The Lundeskaret HIKE

This amazing hike takes you up the steep cleft called Lundeskaret, and into the Jostedalsbreen National Park

We start the hike from the parking lot by the main road (number 5), just north of the Fjærland Tunnel. The trail was upgraded in 2016, by Sherpa's who made stone steps up the steep cleft. The trail was originally made in 1906 by locals from Jølster.

We spend 1-1,5 hours going up the cleft. On the top the terrain gets gentler and we can choose different options where we go next. The traditional choice is going to the front of Marabreen Glacier, where we have glacier view in the one direction and panorama view of the Lake Kjøsnesfjorden the other way.

Duration: 5-6 hours

Distance: 8 km

Ascension: 900 m

Season: June-September

Difficulty level: Medium to hard. Medium for people who are used to hiking in mountain terrain. Hard for people who are not used to hiking in mountain terrain.

Equipment you have to bring: mountaineering or good solid boots, gloves, hat, sun glasses, sunscreen, drinking water, food, snack, wind/water-proof jacket/pants, a backpack for all your gear. Dress up to feel comfortable in the mountain and pay attention to the weather forecast. 

Important: You should have insurance that covers hiking in the mountain. The guide have all rights to cancel any activity due to difficult conditions concerning the weather or terrain, and/or lack of proper equipment and/or skills of the participants to accomplish the activity.

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