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.

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


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