Tyinkrysset

Horntind (Hødntind) 1454 masl

  • The summit point of Horntinden is located on a long mountain ridge, showing its steep flank to the photographer, while the trail leads up on the less
  • A woman sits on a rock and enjoyes a magnificent view into a steep valley with a lake on the bottom.
  • A man stands on a rocky outcrop in a steep hillside and enjoyes a magnificent view into a steep valley with a lake on the bottom.
  • A cairn of stones with a white V markes the path to Horntind. It's early in the season, and the mountain landscape beyond is still largely snow-covere
  • Map of the hiking trail to Horntind

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Relatively easy hike with great view.



Length: approx. 5 km one way

Duration: approx. 1.5 hrs. up

Elevation gain: 400 meters

Suitable for children: from 5-6 yrs.

GPS-coordinates starting point 32v 459765 6789004

GPS-coordinates summit 32v 462673 6788158



Follow E16 to Tyinkrysset and exit onto road 53 towards Øvre Årdal. After 4 km, turn right on road 252 towards Eidsbugarden. After approx. 1 km, park your car on the left-hand side of the road.



Follow the construction road towards Yljeosen where you turn right and follow the markings and cairns (with white V’s) towards Horntind. From the top we recommend following the mountain ridge for approx. 1-2 km Southeast where the view to the valley of Vang and Vangsmjøse is stunning.


Bron: Valdres Destinasjon