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Did you know that Hellesylt is a fantastic hiking area? Yes indeed, it is! Here you can experience the quietness of nature and get enchanted by the views without sharing the hiking trails with huge crowds of tourists. Many of the hiking possibilities start in Hellesylt or directly from the Youth Hostel.

For instance, you can choose to climb one of the mountain peeks around. Just a few meters from the hostel, the track to Steimsnibba 1285 meters above sea level has its starting point. From there, you'll have an incredible view over Hellesylt, the fjord and the mountain landscape all around.

But there are many possibilities, also for those don't fancy steep ascents. There are also shorter tracks or round trips that we can recommend.

If you prefer to meet many people while hiking, we recommend a day trip to Geiranger - take the ferry to get there in the early morning, do some hiking to the famous view points in Geiranger and return to Hellesylt by ferry in the evening for low-budget accomodation.

The mountain Slogen is also a very popular hiking opportunity. The starting point for the track is in Øye, about 20 km from Hellesylt. Read more here: http://hellesyltvandrerhjem.no/node/222

Contact the Youth Hostel in order to plan your hike(s). Either in advance or on arrival.

You can find maps and descriptions of hiking trails here:

http://www.hellesylt.no/default.aspx?menu=665

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28 Aug 2009 Ovidio, Brazil

Wonderfull breakfast, and a very nice Fjord view. I think t was a bit hard to find it at night, so I suggest studying well the map before going

18 Aug 2009 Peter, Austria

Very good location for visiting Geiranger Fjord. Everything was fine, and price was very ok (one of the cheaper hostels on our trip). The building, bedrooms etc. are a little older, so that could be renovated.

05 Aug 2009 Tom, Netherlands

The staff was very friendly. The single-room was clean, with good facilities. Breakfast was very good, a lot of things to choose from. The whole hostel had a really nice atmosphere. Good value for money. Thanks for the nice time. Tom.

15 Jul 2009 Winston, USA

we have been travelling since 6/15 and have stayed at youth hostels. and yours is the best, particularly the view from the dining room, kitchen, patio, and sitting room. anne, the staff on duty, is very nice too. if we get a chance to travel to the area, we definitely will stay in your place or recommend your hostel to our friends. problem is norway is just too expensive, with the us$ devaluating each day. we also love your all your can eat buffet breakfast.

21 Jun 2009 Alison, England & Wales

Lovely setting with fine views of the fjord. Well worth the walk up there. The weather was great and the staff very helpful and friendly.My single room was small but functional with a bunk bed, desk, chairs and washbasin. The staff kindly kept my luggage for the day while I went out walking. The bus stop for Alesund is just down from the hostel, which runs at least twice a day. Breakfast is plentiful and the room overlooks the fjord. The hostel also has some cabins facing the fjord.