Historic route Jotunheimen (5 days)
Self-guided
On this 5-day hike self-guided hike you will follow the path of the pioneer´s in Norway’s mountaineering history on this historic route. From Gjendesheim, via Memurubu and Gjendebu to Bygdin you will hike along the most spectacular sights in Jotunheimen National Park and you will stay in comfortable and traditional Norwegian cabins with full board.
Highlights
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Besseggen – Norway’s most popular mountain hike
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Magnificent nature
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Cultural-historical landscape
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Accommodations with a cozy atmosphere and good local food.
Including
- Bus transport from / to Oslo
- Luggage transport
- Accommodation incl. Towels and linen
- Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
- Detailed tour description
- Map
Season
July – September
Daily departures between:
26.07. – 23.08. 2023
28. – 30.08.2023
29. – 06.09.2023
Hiking adventure in Jotunheimen
This summer you can join us on a long hike through the beautiful Jotunheimen. Here you get both the history behind the route, while you get to experience the best areas and accommodations.
We will visit some of the most famous DNT cabins, like Gjendesheim, Gjendebu, Torfinnsbu and Fondsbu. As well as the privately owned Memurubu Hotel.
In these mountains, DNT was established about 150 years ago. With the two lakes Gjende and Bygdin as an important entrance to mountain areas in Jotunheimen. After the first DNT cabin was built on Tyin in 1870, it did not a long time before several cabins were opened along the two lakes. Since then, millions of hikers have walked the many trails and climbed the many mountain peaks – from the famous mountain Besseggen, to beautiful valleys like Svartdalen. With its dramatic landscape, thousands of stories that even Henrik Ibsen and Edvard Greig were inspired by, we look forward to opening one of the country’s best hiking trails.
Day to day
Practical information
Below you will find practical information about this trip. Not finding what you are looking for? See our frequently asked questions page, or send us an email – we will help you!
Transportation
The trip includes bus transport with our express buses to and from Oslo and Bergen, and boat transport from cabin to cabin in Jotunheimen.
The buses have free WiFi, power outlets with USB chargers and toilets.
Luggage transport
We will send your luggage (1x luggage per person) from cabin to cabin, so that you can hike just with a light day bag.
From Gjendesheim DNT to Memurubu
From Memurubu to Gjendebu DNT
Meals
All accommodations focus on local food. At the breakfast table you will make yourself the lunch package. On request you can get as well warm tea with you on the hike. The dinner is a two to three course dinner.
Accommodation
All accommodations you will stay at, are DNT cabins with shared bathrooms (DNT = Norwegian Trekking Association) breakfast, packed lunch and dinner. Bedlinen and towels are included.
- Day: 1 – Gjendesheim DNT
- Day: 2 – Memurubu
- Day: 3 – Gjendebu DNT
- Day: 4 – Gjendebu DNT
Orientation
Our selected daily hikes are well marked, and you will meet other hikers. The trails are narrow, often rocky and sometimes you need to cross rivers and streams.
For orientation, you will receive a physical map from us and a detailed tour description. On request we can supply with gpx files for all trails.
Packing list
You will need a backpack for the day trips, preferably between 20 and 30 liters. A waterproof “duffel bag” for the rest of the luggage is recommended. The luggage is moved from place to place and may be exposed to rain and other elements during transport.
Wool socks, thin
Wool underwear
Rain, and windproof jacket and trousers
Shirt, or sweater of wool or fleece
Rain, and windproof jacket and trousers
Lue
Buff / scarf
Gloves / gloves
Shorts
T-shirt
Indoor footwear
Extra underwear
Extra indoor pants
Toiletries
Headlamp / flashlight
Toilet paper and clogged paper bags
Garbage bags
Gnawing plasters
Seat pads
Thermos and water bottles
Seat pads
Camera
Mobile
Charging bank
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
For self-guided tours:
Map, compass and map folder
Map app on mobile – eg Norway map
First aid equipment
Knife / multitool
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Experience Jotunheimen with us!