The best trekking routes in Norway

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Providing an ideal backdrop for the hiker, the boxed-in routes criss-cross through splendid scenery and link up with comfortable mountain huts. In Norway, you will find some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in the world. Unlike many of the alpine areas of Central Europe, these mountains are relatively uncrowded and few roads traverse this remote landscape. You will meet friendly and proud people who will enthusiastically share with you their love for their mountains.

We will introduce you to some of the most interesting hiking and trekking routes in the main mountainous areas of Norway, from the far south to the subarctic regions. Including Hardangervidda, Aurlandsdalen, Rondane, Jotunheimen, Alvdal Vestfjell, Tafjord, Douvre, Trollheimen, Sylene, Femundsmarka, Jostedalsbreen, Nordvest-Spitsbergen, the Narvik Mountains, Troms Border Trail and Finnsmaksvidda.

Practical guide

When to go?

The trekking season is short, from the third week of June to mid-September, when the huts are open. Snow can last until the end of June.

Cities & Services

Bergen, Geilo, Flam, Oppdal, Trondheim and Bodø, Tromsø, Narvik and Alta in the far north.

Difficulty

The most difficult routes involve glacier progression. Equipment.

Not to be missed

Norway is remote and wild, with wonderful refuges. You have to go to Norway's highest mountain, Galdhøpiggen, at 2469m.

The routes

• Hardangervidda West
• Hardangervidda Central
• Aurlandsdalen
• Jotunheimen from east to west
• Jotunheimen South
• Jotunheimen West
• Rondane Crossing
• Rondane Tops
• Rondane Circle
• Alvdal Vestfjell (Low Route)
• Alvdal Vestfjell (High Route)
• Tafjord
• Dovre Mountains
• Trollheimen Crossing
• Trollheimen Circle
• Silene
• Femundsmarka
• Narvik Mountains
• Troms Border Trail
• Finnmarksvidda

You can enjoy hiking in the mountain ranges from Norway:

• Lyngen Alps
• Scandinavian Alps
• Sylan
• Trollheimen