Safety and Emergency Plan for HallingSpranget

See the emergency and notification plan below.

About HallingSpranget

HallingSpranget is a 17 km long trail from Syningen at the top of Nesfjellet down to the center of Nesbyen. The trail is designed for both hikers and bikers, with a width of approximately 1.2 meters and a maximum incline of 7 degrees (class B). Some short sections may be more demanding. The main target group is families, especially those with children aged 7 and up.

Information and emergency resources along the trail

  • Main sign at the trailhead provides an overview of:
    • Trail length
    • Five viewpoints with rest areas and emergency equipment
    • Encouragement to assess your own skill level and take your trash with you
  • Viewpoints and rest areas: There are five marked viewpoints/rest stops (see map below):
    1. Berget
    2. Svingen
    3. Vidsynet
    4. Bjødnaskaret
    5. Beiakanten

    Each rest area includes:

    • Two seating areas
    • Information board with “You are here” map, distance from the top, and elevation
    • Location of rescue stretcher with wheels and emergency backpack
  • Emergency equipment: The rescue stretchers are equipped with:
    • First aid kit
    • Blankets
    • Bubble wrap
    • Warning triangle

Access and transportation

  • 4 helicopter landing zones are marked on the map below with GPS coordinates.
  • Road and ATV access:
    • From Rukkedalsvegen near Vabrua: 1.5 km access road connects to the trail 4.5 km from the bottom
    • Then 2 km of forest road continues further into the terrain
    • The entire trail is accessible with a 4-wheel ATV

Operations and follow-up

  • A dedicated emergency map is attached to this plan (see map below).
  • Incident logging is continuously maintained by the rescue service and HallingSpranget as a basis for improvements.
  • Traffic counters register the number of hikers and bikers.
  • Monitoring and maintenance: HallingSpranget is responsible for regular inspections, restocking first aid supplies, and trail maintenance.

Contact information

Report incidents or maintenance needs to:
📧 post@hallingspranget.no
📞 +47 320 70 170