Bike rental
When you rent a bike from us, you can pick it up at your first accommodation and leave it at the last one. The bikes are equipped with rep kit, bottle holder and flat pedals. Helmet and bike bags can be rented as well.

E-Bike (3 days), NOK 2.600 
Merida eBIG.NINE 300 SE or similar

Mountain bike (3 days), NOK 1.600 
Scott Aspect 940 or similar

Helmet (3 days), NOK 70 

Transport package from/to Oslo, NOK 2.000
We always want to facilitate you to make green choices. You can choose to add train tickets from/to Oslo. The price also includes the transfer from the train station to your accommodation in Hjerkinn and back.

Extra night in Hjerkinn
Person in double room incl. full-board*: NOK 1.940
Single room supplement: NOK 580
You can choose to add an extra night at your first/last accommodation if you wish to have more time to explore the area. In this case, we recommend you picking up an activity from the list below.
*breakfast, packed lunch and dinner

Musk ox safari, NOK 750
You meet at 9.40 am with your guide before getting ready for a hike in Dovrefjell National Park to search for musk ox. Depending on where the musk oxen are, you might need to hike for 1-2 hours to reach them. Since these are wild animals, it is difficult to predict how long your hike will be, but with more than 200 musk oxen in Dovrefjell, there are big chances to spot some of them. In general, it is a medium demanding hike of 7-15 kilometres which lasts between 5-6 hours. You will be back between 3-4 pm in Hjerkinn. If you are travelling by train, you should not book a train departure before 6 pm.

Riding, daytrip, NOK 1.900 (tue, wed, fre, sun)
You meet with your guide at the stable in Hjerkinn at 9.30 am where you will be given a horse for the day. Saddle on and head out for an unforgettable horse ride surrounded by beautiful nature. Bring with you a packed lunch and something to drink for the day. The tour ends by 3-4 pm.

NB: weight limit of max. 90 kg per participant on this tour, as you will ride on Icelandic Horses which are quite small.

To fully enjoy your cycling adventure in the mountainous areas, it’s important to dress appropriately for the weather conditions and local temperatures. For a comfortable and enjoyable experience, we recommend wearing warm, waterproof clothing, sturdy shoes for cycling, and bringing sunscreen and sunglasses.

We will send your luggage from lodge to lodge, so you only need to bring a daypack.

At Hjerkinn and Trolltun you will get a private bathroom with a toilet and shower. Grimsdalshytta is part of DNT (The Norwegian Trekking Association). Here you’ll meet a hut atmosphere where there are private rooms with bunk beds and shared bathrooms.

Hjerkinn Fjellstue:
Hjerkinn Fjellstue og Fjellridning in Dovrefjell National Park is Norway’s oldest mountain lodge with a long tradition of hosting travellers and well renown in the area. Hjerkinn Fjellstue is an active farm and is famous as well for providing excellent riding courses and tours on Icelandic horses. 

Grimsdalshytta DNT-Lodge:
Grimsdalshytta is a charming and scenic mountain lodge of DNT nestled in the heart of spectacular Grimsdalen, a lush valley between Rondane and Dovrefjell national parks. Built originally in 1923 and restored in the 80s, the hut takes the name from the river Grimsa and it’s known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, rich cultural history and stunning views in the heart of the norwegian wilderness.  

Trolltun Gjestegård:
Located north of the centre of Dombås, Trolltun Gjestegård is a charming retreat with typical wooden architecture. Built in 1984 as a sport hotel for elite sportsmen in cross country and biathlon, nowadays hosts guests looking for quiet retreat. The traditional Norwegian architecture and cozy interiors create a warm and inviting atmosphere, making guests feel right at home. 

All restaurants offer food based on local ingredients. For breakfast there will be buffet. Here you also need to make yourself a packed lunch that you bring to lunch for the day. It is possible to fill a thermos, check with the accommodation. Dinner will be served in the afternoon/evening.

Gravel/trail
Most of the trail follows well-maintained gravel roads, which may have occasional potholes but are generally in good condition. There are also some brief sections on asphalt.

You will receive an access to our JVB-app before travelling. This one contains GPX-files, itineraries description and detailed information for your trip

Medium
Kilometers: 20-65 kilometres
Altitude: up to 1000 meters elevation
Terrain: fine gravel roads or asphalt, can be short sections with a path

Trips are mainly on good gravel or asphalt roads, but there may be shorter sections where you will have to ride a bit in rough terrain. 1-2 daily stages can reach up to 60 kilometres and over 1000 altitude meters. There may be somewhat longer climbing stages. If the Easy level suits you with a traditional bike, you can perhaps manage the Medium level with an e-bike.

When you book with us, we’ll provide you with a packing list to ensure you have all the necessary clothing and gear.

This tour does not include transport.

But we are happy to make it easy for you to travel green. Enjoy the journey by train from the capital, Oslo, to Hjerkinn in the heart of the mountains of Dovrefjell. Dovrebanen takes you along lakes, valleys, rivers, and beautiful landscapes before heading to the mountains. When you arrive in Hjerkinn, you’ll be picked up at the train station.

Share your travel plans with us, and we’ll take care of the arrangements, ensuring you a stress-free experience.

NB: Please contact us if you wish to travel with your own bike. The space for bikes on trains is limited and needs to be booked in advance, this will cost extra. We will be happy checking it out for you and helping you with this, if you wish to travel by train.