Guidebook to trekking in Norway above the Arctic Circle, including the Lofoten Islands, the mountains around Narvik and Ofotfjord, Tromso and the Troms region, and Finnmarksvidda in the far north east. Treks range from 48 to 165km in length and take between four and ten days to walk. Includes 1:100,000 maps, itineraries and accommodation guide.

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