Norway
Description
Being the most beautiful country in Europe, Norway is as rich in unspoiled wild nature as it is in oil. The rugged mountains are interspersed with endless plateaus full of lakes. Impressive fjords (sea inlets) and glaciers ornament the long coastline. The unforgettable spectacle of a thunderstorm drifting by, the sun breaking through, the rain drifting away in the distance. In the Home of Giants (Jotunheimen) you will feel tiny as a dwarf. North of the polar circle there are several splendid areas like Troms and Finmark. Do bring your fishing gear if you go there.
Norway does not have long distance trails, but for some exceptions. Wherever there is wilderness, there are mountain huts interconnected by trails marked with a red "T". Often these are painted high on heaps of stone, in order to stick out above the snow. The majority of huts are exploited by the DNT. Others by local hiking organisations. Some huts are private. Some of the huts are staffed and meals are served. Others are self-service huts: there is food in store, you take what you like, write down what you ate, and leave money for it in a special box. The third type of hut is the no-service hut. Here, you have to carry your own food. Generally they are equiped with gas, firewood, kitchen utensils, and blanks. Often, you will need a key to get in. The standard DNT key, which you can arrange in advance, fits on all huts.
All this means you can leave your tent at home, unless you prefer to camp in the wild clear light summer nights, and wake up to find yourself surrounded by a herd of ruminating reindeer.
A beloved national park is Rondane. Also, of course, Jotunheimen with Norway's higest mountains Galdhøpigen and Glittertind, is very popular. South of Jotunheimen is the vast plateau of Hardangervidda. The main hiking area's are situated in the south of the country. Turning north, the mountains are less well serviced by huts, and consequently hiking is more adventurous. Head north if you're looking for silence and real wilderness. A part of Lappland is in Norway and you can go there and sleep in reindeer farms: Finnmarksvidda.
Be aware that in Norway as in every country the Long T(r)ail theory is valid: most of the hikers go to 10% of the area's. But other area's may be more beautiful and in any case more quiet. In the north for instance, you will encounter a string of intensely beautiful mountain plateaus and ranges: Okstindan in Nord-Helgeland, Saltfjellet, Sulitjelma, and more. If you don't mind carrying your own food, meeting few people and 24 hours light a day, this is the place to go. Between simple but well furnished huts, cairned routes are laid out, leading up all the way to Lapland, even to Kautokeino via the Nordkalott trail and the Nordlandsruta. You can walk for months. Check out the DNT website, your most important source of information.
The season for walking the mountains is short. In June you will still sink down deep into the snow in the mountains. And again in September fresh snow is likely to blow you right off the fjell. Hiking in Norway is not without risk. River crossing and extremely bad weather take their toll. On warm days with no wind, the notorious midges will attack relentlessly.
Map
Trails
Regions
- Austheiane
- Østfold
- Bergsdalen
- Blefjell
- Breheimen
- Dovrefjell
- Femundsmarka
- Finnmarksvidda
- Finnskogen
- Folgefonna
- Hardangervidda
- Hedemarken
- Huldreheimen
- Jotunheimen
- Lapland
- Lofoten Isles
- Narvikfjellene
- Nord-Helgeland
- Nord-Trøndelag
- Nordmøre
- Norefjell and Eggedalsfjella
- Oslomarka
- Romsdal and Eikesdal
- Rondane
- Ryfylkeheiane
- Saltfjellet
- Sauda- and Etnefjellene
- Sør-Helgeland
- Senja Island
- Setesdalheiane
- Skarvheimen
- Stølsheimen
- Sulitjelma
- Sunnmøre
- Svartisen
- Sylan
- Tafjordfjell
- Trollheimen
- Troms
- Tysfjord
- Vesterålen and Hinnøya
- Vestfold
- Vossefjellene
Links
Facts
Reports
Guides and maps
Lodging
Organisations
Tour operators
GPS
Other
Books
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United Kingdom
- Climbs, Scrambles and Walks in Romsdal
- Revised edition of this guide to over 300 walks, scrambles and rock climbs in Romsdal, including the famous Trollveggen. Introductory sections cover background geographical and historical aspects, and also general travel, equipment and preparation matters. Diagrams, ridge maps and informative photographs accompany the descriptions. Includes a... Read more
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- De Zwerver, Netherlands
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Netherlands
2021
- Wandelgids Hiking in Norway-South | Cicerone
- The 10 best multi-day treks Read more
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Netherlands
2014
- Walking in Norway
- This book describes 20 walking routes in the mains mountain areas of Norway, ranging from the far south to the Arctic regions. Here you will find mountains relatively free from crowds, and few roads criss-crossing the remote landscape; within this ideal setting for walkers, cairned routes twist through splendid scenery and link up with... Read more
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- Bol.com, Belgium
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Belgium
2014
- Walking in Norway
- This book describes 20 walking routes in the mains mountain areas of Norway, ranging from the far south to the Arctic regions. Here you will find mountains relatively free from crowds, and few roads criss-crossing the remote landscape; within this ideal setting for walkers, cairned routes twist through splendid scenery and link up with... Read more
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Netherlands
- Norvège Sud
- Les plus belles randonnées fjord et montagne. 53 itinéraires. GPS-Tracks Rother Guide de randonnées. 1re editions. Read more
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Belgium
- Norvège Sud
- Les plus belles randonnées fjord et montagne. 53 itinéraires. GPS-Tracks Rother Guide de randonnées. 1re editions. Read more
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Netherlands
2017
- ANWB Ontdek reisgids - Noorwegen Zuid
- ANWB Ontdek reisgids Noorwegen zuidVerken Zuid-Noorwegen op een andere manier met de uitgebreide ANWB Ontdek reisgids Noorwegen zuid! Natuurlijk mag je bezienswaardigheden zoals middeleeuwse houten huizen in Bergen en het veelzijdige Oslo niet missen, maar ga ook eens van de gebaande paden en wandel over door de tuinen van historisch... Read more
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- Bol.com, Belgium
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Belgium
2017
- ANWB Ontdek reisgids - Noorwegen Zuid
- ANWB Ontdek reisgids Noorwegen zuidVerken Zuid-Noorwegen op een andere manier met de uitgebreide ANWB Ontdek reisgids Noorwegen zuid! Natuurlijk mag je bezienswaardigheden zoals middeleeuwse houten huizen in Bergen en het veelzijdige Oslo niet missen, maar ga ook eens van de gebaande paden en wandel over door de tuinen van historisch... Read more
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Netherlands
- The Travel Hacking Guide to Norway
- Travel hacking describes exploring the world on a budget and using personal connections, social technology and promotions to see more for less. Explore the beauty, culture and events of Norway on a budget with The Travel Hacking Guide to Norway.Combining personal experience, local insight and online resources, veteran tour guide and techie... Read more
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- Bol.com, Belgium
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Belgium
- The Travel Hacking Guide to Norway
- Travel hacking describes exploring the world on a budget and using personal connections, social technology and promotions to see more for less. Explore the beauty, culture and events of Norway on a budget with The Travel Hacking Guide to Norway.Combining personal experience, local insight and online resources, veteran tour guide and techie... Read more
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Netherlands
2018
- Reisgids Spitsbergen - Svalbard | Bradt Travel Guides
- Svalbard (Spitsbergen) ab 18.49 EURO With Franz Josef Land and Jan Mayen. 6th Revised edition Read more
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Netherlands
2015
- Wandelgids Zuid-Noorwegen | Uitgeverij Elmar
- 53 dagwandelingen tussen Oslo - Lillehammer - Bergen - Kristiansand Deze wandelgids is een vertaling van de oorspronkelijke duitse versie. Het zijn klassiekers onder de wandelgidsen. Uitstekende wandelgids met een groot aantal dagtochten in dal en hooggebergte. Met praktische informatie en beperkt kaartmateriaal! Wandelingen in verschillende... Read more
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Netherlands
2016
- Wandelgids Noorwegen - Norwegen | Bruckmann Verlag
- Die 40 schönsten Wanderungen - GPS-Tracks zum Download - Top-Tipps für sanfte Fjorde, raue Gletscher, einsame Buchten - Highlights der Region. 1. Auflage. Read more
Maps
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United Kingdom
- Kjøllefjord Nordeca 10194
- Map No. 10194, Kjøllefjord, in the new topographic survey of Norway at 1:50,000 covering the country on 195 double-sided sheets and first published by Nordeca in 2011 - 2012; fully GPS compatible, indicating waymarked footpaths, campsites, tourist huts, illuminated ski runs, etc.The maps, now published by Nordeca, the successors to Statens... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Askøy Nordeca 2779
- This collection of national walking maps covers the mostpopular walking and hiking areas of Norway. The maps are Adapted for each specific area, and Contain hiking trails, cabins and local touring information. The maps are available in the following scales 1:25 000, 1:50 000, 1: 100 000. Read more
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United Kingdom
- Ringebu Nordeca 2509
- Ringebu area in Norway in a series of GPS compatible recreational maps at 1:50,000 with cartography from Norway’s topographic survey and additional tourist information. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but includes local footpaths, in some cases distinguishing between easy and more difficult... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Peer Gynts Rike Nordeca 2563
- Peer Gynts Rike: Kvitfjell - Gålå - Skeikampen area in Norway in a series of GPS compatible recreational maps at 1:50,000 with cartography from Norway’s topographic survey and additional tourist information. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but includes local footpaths, in some cases... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Maze Nordeca 10170
- Map No. 10170, Maze, in the new topographic survey of Norway at 1:50,000 covering the country on 195 double-sided sheets and first published by Nordeca in 2011 - 2012; fully GPS compatible, indicating waymarked footpaths, campsites, tourist huts, illuminated ski runs, etc.The maps, now published by Nordeca, the successors to Statens Kartverk... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Bardu Nordeca 2599
- This collection of national walking maps covers the mostpopular walking and hiking areas of Norway. The maps are Adapted for each specific area, and Contain hiking trails, cabins and local touring information. The maps are available in the following scales 1:25 000, 1:50 000, 1: 100 000. Read more
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United Kingdom
- Buodggaidnjarga Nordeca 10178
- Map No. 10178, Buodggaidnjarga, in the new topographic survey of Norway at 1:50,000 covering the country on 195 double-sided sheets and first published by Nordeca in 2011 - 2012; fully GPS compatible, indicating waymarked footpaths, campsites, tourist huts, illuminated ski runs, etc.The maps, now published by Nordeca, the successors to Statens... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Farsund Nordeca 10001
- Map No. 10001, Farsund, in the new topographic survey of Norway at 1:50,000 covering the country on 195 double-sided sheets and first published by Nordeca in 2011 - 2012; fully GPS compatible, indicating waymarked footpaths, campsites, tourist huts, illuminated ski runs, etc.The maps, now published by Nordeca, the successors to Statens Kartverk... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Sunnmørsalpane East Nordeca 2690
- Sunnmørsalpane East area in Norway in a series of GPS compatible recreational maps at 1:50,000 with cartography from Norway’s topographic survey and additional tourist information. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but includes local footpaths, in some cases distinguishing between easy and more... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Sørøya Nordeca 10186
- Map No. 10186, Sørøya, in the new topographic survey of Norway at 1:50,000 covering the country on 195 double-sided sheets and first published by Nordeca in 2011 - 2012; fully GPS compatible, indicating waymarked footpaths, campsites, tourist huts, illuminated ski runs, etc.The maps, now published by Nordeca, the successors to Statens Kartverk... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Rauhelleren Nordeca 2727
- Rauhelleren area in Norway in a series of GPS compatible recreational maps at 1:50,000 with cartography from Norway’s topographic survey and additional tourist information. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but includes local footpaths, in some cases distinguishing between easy and more... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Rømskog Nordeca 10028
- Map No. 10028, Rømskog, in the new topographic survey of Norway at 1:50,000 covering the country on 195 double-sided sheets and first published by Nordeca in 2011 - 2012; fully GPS compatible, indicating waymarked footpaths, campsites, tourist huts, illuminated ski runs, etc.The maps, now published by Nordeca, the successors to Statens Kartverk... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Skibotndalen Nordeca 10149
- Map No. 10149, Skibotndalen, in the new topographic survey of Norway at 1:50,000 covering the country on 195 double-sided sheets and first published by Nordeca in 2011 - 2012; fully GPS compatible, indicating waymarked footpaths, campsites, tourist huts, illuminated ski runs, etc.The maps, now published by Nordeca, the successors to Statens... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Høylandet Nordeca 10103
- Map No. 10103, Høylandet, in the new topographic survey of Norway at 1:50,000 covering the country on 195 double-sided sheets and first published by Nordeca in 2011 - 2012; fully GPS compatible, indicating waymarked footpaths, campsites, tourist huts, illuminated ski runs, etc.The maps, now published by Nordeca, the successors to Statens... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Bergen Nordeca 10037
- Map No. 10037, Bergen, in the new topographic survey of Norway at 1:50,000 covering the country on 195 double-sided sheets and first published by Nordeca in 2011 - 2012; fully GPS compatible, indicating waymarked footpaths, campsites, tourist huts, illuminated ski runs, etc.The maps, now published by Nordeca, the successors to Statens Kartverk... Read more