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Falkeriset
Top trip for the whole family
Panoramic view towards Hardangervidda. 3 km round trip. Difficulty: Medium
Falkeriset is a low ridge west of Møsvatn, and got its name from falconry, which was an important industry here until the 1700th century.
Note: Falkeriset is located in an area where the wild reindeer on Hardangervidda also travel.
Read more about how you take care the wild reindeer here
The tour proposal
Falkeriset is one of the most popular mountain hikes in Rauland and is well suited for both families and those who want a shorter hike in easy to medium terrain. The hike goes through beautiful high mountain scenery with stone-paved paths, mountain birch forests and open areas that provide a great nature experience all the way up.
At the top, an impressive viewpoint awaits with panoramic views of Hardangervidda, Gaustatoppen and Møsstrond. Falkeriset also has an exciting history linked to the old falconry in the area, and during Falkenuten you will find traces of stone arches and old hunting grounds that give the trip an extra historical feel.
Road description
From Rauland center/Krossen, drive 4 km along road 362 towards Haukeligrend. Turn off towards Kromviki, and after 10,5 km you will come to a parking lot on the left. The path up to Falkenuten starts at the information board. Falkeriset has been named after the falconry in the area.
important information
Falkeriset is located in an area where the wild reindeer on Hardangervidda also travel.
During parts of the year the road is closed, and we recommend that you use other routes in the area instead. Read more about how to take care of the wild reindeer here.
Dutch falconers
Dutch falconers lived in stone arches under the Falkenuten, and hunted the world's largest falcon - the hunting falcon. The falcons were sold to princes and kings in Europe, where the birds were trained to catch, for example, pheasants.
Remains of stone arches
Today, you can see the remains of stone arches under the Falkenuten, and northwest of the summit you will find the fishing tuft. Peregrine falcons, peregrine falcons and kestrels still nest in the mountain area around Falkenuten.
Family-friendly trip
Family-friendly trip in beautiful high mountain scenery with a panoramic view of Hardangervidda, Gaustatoppen and Møsstrond. For parts of the trip, you walk on damp bogs, so wear waterproof shoes.
Falcon's Nest
Facts about the trip
- Length: approx. 3 km round trip
- Duration: approx. 1 hour
- Difficulty: Easy to medium
- Suitable for: Families, children and most hikers
- Highlight: Panoramic views and cultural and historical traces of falconry
