The 10 best multi-day treks
Guidebook describing 10 short treks in southern Norway, plus a handful of variants. The hut-to-hut routes, of 3 to 8 days, cover Jotunheimen, Rondane, Dovrefjell, Trollheimen and Ryfylke, and an ascent of Galdhopiggen, Norway's highest peak at 2469m, is included. Suitable for competent hikers with experience of navigation and mountain weather.
Seasons
The hiking season in mid-Norway runs from mid-July to the end of September (from early July in the Lysefjord area). Snow cover is likely outside of this season.
Centres
Stavanger, Otta, Hjerkinn, Kongsvoll and Oppdal are the key bases
Difficulty
The graded hikes require a good level of fitness, some experience of mountain hiking, the occasional head for heights and good waterproof hiking gear.
Must See
Norway's highest peaks, Galdhøpiggen and Glittertinden, in Jotunheimen's wild glacial landscapes; the harsh beauty of Snøhetta and Dovrefjell; Rondane's rugged moonscapes; the shimmering Lysefjord; world-famous 'vertigo hikes' including the Besseggen ridge and Kjeragbolten; the 4444-step staircase at Flørli; Trollheimen's lush valleys and unforgiving peaks; the unrivalled hospitality of Norway's mountain huts
Contents
Introduction
Norway – a hiker’s paradise
Geography and geology
Heritage and outdoor culture
Climate and when to go
Getting to Norway
Getting around Norway
Hiking in Norway
Waymarking and access
Maps and navigation
Accommodation
Equipment
Water, food and supplies
Money
Language
Phones and Wi-Fi
Safety
Emergencies
Using this guide
Jotunheimen
Route 1 Jotunheimen Besseggen route
Route 2 Jotunheimen classic route
Route 3 Jotunheimen traverse route
Rondane
Route 4 Rondane summits
Route 5 Rondane traverse route
Dovrefjell
Route 6 Dovrefjell traverse route
Trollheimen
Route 7 Trollheimen Trekanten triangle route
Route 8 Trollheimen SignaTur route
Route 9 Trollheimen fells to fjord route
Ryfylke
Route 10 Lysefjord circuit
Appendix A Overview of routes and daily stages
Appendix B Table of mountain huts and key services provided
Appendix C Useful websites and transport schedules
Appendix D Norwegian berries
