A guidebook to 10 short treks of 3–8 days in southern Norway. Covering Jotunheimen, Rondane, Dovrefjell, Trollheimen and Ryfylke, the routes showcase the spectacular scenery of Norway’s mountains and fjords.

The treks range from 41 to 152km (25–94 miles), although some can be linked to create longer expeditions. Most stages are graded challenging or very challenging and call for stamina, navigational skill, competence on rough terrain, scrambling ability and – in some instances – a head for heights.

• 1:200,000 Norwegian Kartverket mapping and elevation profile for each route stage
• GPX files available for download
• Information on Norway’s excellent network of mountain huts, including hut listings
• Local transport details
• All the information you need to plan and prepare for your trek

Preface
Map key
Overview map
Route summary table

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

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

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