The wilderness calls for a 2-day trip in the Brattefjell/Vindeggen conservation area. This fantastic area at the top of the municipality with dramatic formations in steep mountains, small mountain lakes and beautiful mountain flora in a hilly landscape in Brattefjell. The characteristic shape of Vindeggen is surrounded by plains towards Skjesvatn in Hjartal. A fantastic combination for a conservation area. But it's a long way to Robekk and Blanktjønnan. 15 kilometres and a lot of hard work with a heavy backpack. On warm summer days, you can wander around up here behind Brattefjell and Mefjell. Take the trip up Vindeggen and see Gaustatoppen from a new perspective. It's great fun. The distances are great, but there's a lot to see. The stables at Robekk are well situated between the mountains. This tour started from Småtjønn and went to Svain. Then on to Geitekyrkja and straight on towards Robekknutane. Then up to Blanktjønnan and up behind Sjånuten. Up here it is at 1200+ metres above sea level. Here I found the campsite with views of most things. The next day, we hiked to Vindeggen in the morning dawn. 10 kilometres. Brilliant sunshine and Gaustatoppen back in full health. The hike then went back to the tent. From there I headed back down and up towards some small fishing lakes on the Seljord side. 6 mountain lions for dinner. That's not so bad. You have to make time for that. Then we headed up the slopes towards the junction with Brattefjell at Geitekyrkja. And then the long walk back to Småtjønn. That's 40 kilometres in terrain with a 20 kg backpack (a little too heavy). You need to set aside at least two days to get what you want. Look at the details and the vast landscape. There are no signs or markings in the protected area, so you need to use trails and learn how to use a map and compass. GPS or people you know are also good tools. This was the big trip of the summer. Ready for the next one. Seljord Municipality Hjartdal Municipality
