Recommended hikes
Spectacular Norwegian nature surrounds Steinbergdalshytta and going on hiking adventures when you are here is highly recommended
Steinbergdalshytta is located halfway between Geiterygghytta and Østerbø. This stretch is considered a one day hike if you’re used to hiking in the mountains.
However, there are good reasons for spending a night or two at Steinbergdalshytta if you’re not on a tight schedule and need to move fast from A to B.
The cabin is the oldest in the Aurland valley, and the timber log building from 1895 has an atmosphere and a coziness to it that you find few other places.
Early in the season, that is late June and early July, snow and rivers full of water will slow you down, and the 10 km hike from Geiterygghytta will most likely take more than 3-4 h .
If you’re still up for a longer hike we recommend that you walk via Kongshelleren. Then you get a full day hike in alpine terrain away from the main stream. From Steinbergdalshytta to Østerbø, it’s a good tip to walk east of Nosafjellet, via Grøna and down Sauavad valley. The path is not marked with red Ts, but the terrain is easy to walk.
Kongshelleren
Around 3 h hike to the east from Steinbergdalshytta you find Kongshelleren, a self-serviced DNT cabin
Geiterygghytta
Walk up the valley to the south, and you get to Geiterygghytta, a full serviced DNT cabin.
Østerbø
Three to four hours hike down the valley to the north you get to Østerbø. At Østerbø there are two cabins where you can eat and sleep. You can also get on the bus here.
Stondalen
An 18 km drive along Fv 50 towards Aurland you get to the top of Stondalen. Just before the Stondal-tunnel you can park your car. Walk to the houses, turn left, the right and across the bridge at the goat shed. remember to close the gate behind you. All the way down to Vassbygdi is appr. 7 km.