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Hiking in Norway - South

The 10 best multi-day treks

ISBN

9781852849757

Availability

Published

27 Jan 2021

Reprinted

14 Jun 2024

Edition

Second

Pages

296

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x 1.65cm

Weight

340g

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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

ISBN

9781852849757

Availability

Published

27 Jan 2021

Reprinted

14 Jun 2024

Edition

Second

Pages

296

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x 1.65cm

Weight

340g

Delivery & Returns

Overview

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

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

Map key

Overview map

Route summary table

Author preface

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

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By Ute Koninx

Ute Koninx is a practised world traveller and outdoor enthusiast, and has lived in seven countries on four continents. She developed a love for the Norwegian outdoors whilst living in the country between 2009 and 2015, and has since returned every year for her work as a tour guide as well as further explorations and research.

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