Hiking in Norway

Jotunheimen Loop: Hiking through the Land of the Giants

Jotunheimen is arguably the most aptly named of Norway’s 47 National Parks. In the local language, it translates to “land of the Giants.” Encompassing an area of 1,151 sq km (115,100 sq mi), the park features the country’s 23 highest Read More …

Besseggen Ridge | Norway, 2009

Distance: 9.3 miles (15 km) Avg.Time: 5 to 6 hours Start / Finish: Gjendesheim – Memurubu Gjendesheim is accessible by regular public transport. See VisitNorway.com for details. From Memurubu you can catch a ferry boat back to Gjendesheim. Season: June Read More …

Jotunheimen Traverse | Norway, 2009

Distance: 58.4 miles (94 km) approx. Avg. Time: 4 days Start / Finish: Gjendesheim – Turtagro See VisitNorway.com for transport details to and from the trailheads. Season: Late June to early September. Difficulty: Moderate Maps / Info: The excellent 1:100,000 Jotunheimen Read More …

Hermannsdalstinden Peak | Lofoten Islands, Norway

Distance : 13.7 miles (22 km) approx. Averag Time : 10 hours Start / Finish : Vindstad to the Fishing village of “A“ (the last letter in the Norwegian alphabet) via Hermannsdalstinden peak. Getting to Vindstad involves taking the daily Read More …