A guidebook to hiking in Norway north of the Arctic Circle, including the Lofoten Long Crossing in the region's south-west and the Finnmarksvidda in the far north-east. From 48-165km (30-103 miles) in length and taking between 4 and 10 days to walk, the trails cover mountain terrain and remote tundra and may cross residual snow at elevation, so are suitable for experienced hikers and backpackers. 

Each of the five multi-day hikes (the Lofoten Long Crossing, the Mountains of Narvik, the Mountains of Ofotfjorden, the Troms Border Trail and Finnmarksvidda) are described in detail, with accommodation, facilities and transport options highlighted, and alternative itineraries listed where relevant. Some of the trails criss-cross over the border into neighbouring Sweden and Finland.

• Includes 1:100,000 mapping of each stage, with 1:500,000 trek overview maps also provided
• Handy route summary tables, stage facilities planner and accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary
• Details of transport and refreshments included for each trek
• GPX files available to download 
• Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket

Mountain safety

Map key

Route summary table

Introduction

Geography and geology

Climate and when to go

Plants and animals

Regional history

Transport

Accommodation

Resupply

Money

Communications and electronics

Safety and wellbeing

Equipment

Trail marking and access

Mapping and GPS

Languages

Using this guide

Hiking in Norway – North

Trek 1 – Lofoten Long Crossing

Stage 1           Delp to Sandsletta

Stage 2           Sandsletta to Svolvær

Stage 3           Svolvær to Kleppstad

Stage 4           Vikjorda to Store

Stage 5           Store to Leknes

Stage 6           Napp to Nusfjord

Stage 7           Nusfjord to Ramberg

Stage 8           Ramberg to Selfjorden

Stage 9           Selfjorden to Forsfjorden

Stage 10         Forsfjorden to Sørvågen

Trek 2 – Mountains of Narvik

Stage 1           Katterat to Hunddalshytta

Stage 2           Hunddalshytta to Cunojávrihytta

Stage 3           Cunojávrihytta to Losistua

Stage 4           Losistua to Hunddalshytta

Stage 5           Hunddalshytta to Katterat

Trek 3 – Mountains of Ofotfjorden

Stage 1           Riksgränsen to wild camp

Stage 2           Wild camp to Frantsebu cabin

Stage 3           Frantsebu cabin to Slottet hut

Stage 4           Slottet hut to Lapphaugen

Trek 4 – Troms Border Trail

Stage 1           Björkliden to Lappjordhytta

Stage 2           Lappjordhytta to Altevasshytta

Stage 3           Altevasshytta to Gaskashytta

Stage 4           Gaskashytta to Vuomahytta

Stage 5           Vuomahytta to Dividalshytta

Stage 6           Dividalshytta to Dærtahytta

Stage 7           Dærtahytta to Rostahytta

Stage 8           Rostahytta to Gappohytta

Stage 9           Gappohytta to Goldahytta

Stage 10         Goldahytta to Kilpisjärvi

Trek 5 – Finnmarksvidda

Stage 1           Ássebákti to Ravnastua

Stage 2           Ravnastua to Mollešjohka

Stage 3           Mollešjohka to Joatkajávri

Stage 4           Joatkajávri to Reinbukkelvhytta

Stage 5           Reinbukkelvhytta to Sønvismoen

Appendix A     Accommodation

Appendix B     Useful websites and resources

Appendix C     English–Norwegian–Sámi glossary

Seasons

Due to the northern latitude, trails are viable for a relatively short season between early July (mid June for Lofoten Islands) and mid September.

Centres

Narvik, Abisko (Sweden), Sørvågen, Leknes, Karasjok, Alta

Difficulty

All the trails are non-technical in nature with no specialist skills required, but experience of navigation and multi-day hiking are essential. Residual, easy angled snow at elevation, especially early in the season, may require confidence.

Must See

Fjords and peaks of the magnificent Lofoten Islands; remote wilderness of Inner Troms; rolling tundra of Finnmarksvidda; Arctic flora and fauna; 24-hour daylight

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