Tuvfossen in Hemsedal is a Norwegian ice climbing classic! And it is one of the reasons why you should go ice climbing in Hemsedal.

If you want to learn more about ice climbing Tuvfossen in Hemsedal in Norway and know how to find the ice climbing route, what gear to bring, and how to get down safely again, then this is the right video for you.

First of all, Tuvfossen at WI4+ or WI5, is just 70 meters long, and can be climbed in two pitches.

You will find Tuvfossen by driving about 5 kilometers into the Grøndalen valleynorthwest of Hemsedal.

Park at the small parking lot next to the dumpsters on your right. The coordinates are 60°54'44.5"N 8°26'06.0"E.

From the parking lot ski or hike across the small bridge about 100 meters north of the parking lot and continue along the cross-country track back towards Hemsedal for about a kilometer. You will soon be able to spot Tuvfossen to your right.

We ice climbed Tuvfossen in two pitches, the first being about 50 meters, the second about 20 meters. Tuvfossen is an ice band, where you can choose to ice climb different variations, but generally the ice climbing is around WI5.

You descent by abseiling back down from the trees where you belayed from.

For ice climbing Tuvfossen in Hemsedal in Norway we brought 14 ice screws, 12 quickdraws and two 60 meters half ropes.

So, if you enjoyed watching this video then remember to hit the like button below, and maybe watch some of the other videos that I have done regarding ice climbing in Hemsedal.

And if you have any recommendations on other ice climbing routes in Hemsedal, then leave a comment below.

► How to ice climb Hydalssfossen in Hemsedal in Norway: [ Ссылка ]

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► How to ice climb Sabotørfossen in Rjukan: [ Ссылка ]

ICE CLIMBING GUIDEBOOK FOR HEMSEDAL
There are several options, but the one with most coverage for ice climbing in Hemseldal is:

Hemsedal Ice - Ice Climbing Guide - Norway
By Jørgen Aamot and Bjørn Kruse
ASN: B00FOT6PSS
You can get it from several shops in Hemsedal such as the skiing and climbing shop called MOH or from amazon.co.uk.

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By The Croft by Joakim Karud
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