Fuglesteg, Mountain farm accommodation in Fortun Valley, Norway
Fuglesteg is a mountain farm in a remote valley in western Norway, situated at 630 meters above sea level with views across Skjolden and surrounding peaks. This stone-built cabin offers 31 beds and now serves as basic accommodation for hikers exploring the mountain terrain.
Originally part of a larger estate, the property came under the control of Dale church in Luster around 1650. A farmer named Sølfest Nilsson purchased it in 1840 and his family worked the land for many decades afterward.
The people who lived here had deep ties to the mountain landscape around them, using the farm as a refuge during long winters. Today, visitors can sense the simple way of life from earlier times through the stone building and its remote location.
This unstaffed building requires a DNT key for access, which hikers can arrange beforehand. Guests must bring their own sleeping bags and food supplies, as no meals or provisions are available on site.
A restoration project by Luster Turlag in 2004 transformed the abandoned and fire-damaged property into a popular hiking destination. Today it is part of the DNT network and draws visitors seeking to explore the impressive mountain trails in the area.
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