HIKING IN NORWAY AND JOTUNHEIMEN
Welcome to the mountains! Lace up your hiking boots and join us on a hike in Jotunheimen. From day trips to multi-day hikes, we offer self-guided trips for every level and taste! Experience our majestic, unique Norwegian mountains from the deep, lush valleys to the highest peaks. Learn about the rich history of our region, feel the freedom while on the trail and create memories for a lifetime. We drive you from Oslo or Bergen straight into the mountain adventure, where we also take care of luggage transport, and arranging accommodation in cozy mountain lodges, with local culture and traditional dishes.
Our Hikes
Take a look at all of our hiking products here! We offer something for every level and every demand. Our self-guided hikes are suitable for everyone who enjoys nature, is open to new experiences and has a moderate to good body fitness.
Choose between a multi-day hike, a historical hike, or a short day trip. On this page, you read about our offers to every category. Very important for you to know: Even though you find a specific program to each hike, we are more than open to change things up a bit according to your needs! Need a day or two more at one accommodation? Want to include a guided glacier hike in between hiking days? Or take away one night? Tell us about your ideas and we make it happen for you. Get in touch with us at [email protected]
Discover Jotunheimen – Multi-Day Hikes From Lodge to Lodge
Discover Jotunheimen with our key products: The multi-day hikes! This is a specialty of ours, where we arrange a fantastic hike for you in Norway between 2 and 8 days – all including accommodation, luggage transport and transfer from/to Oslo or Bergen. The only thing you have to do is shoulder your daypack, lace up your hiking boots and hit the trail. Here you have plenty of time to enjoy a couple of rewarding hiking days and really immerse yourself in the nature of Norway – whether you are crossing a whole mountain area or embark on a short overnighter.
By the way: We offer guiding! While almost all of our multi-day hikes are per se self-guided, requesting a guide on a specific trip is mostly possible. Just write us or give us a call for more information.
Day Hikes
Are you looking for a short, nice getaway or escape from everyday life? Our daytrips make for a great adventure in the middle of the mountains! We offer trips for every level and taste. You are a mountaineer with already some experience and like to walk in the footsteps of Slingsby and other great historical personalities? Then book a climb to Uranostind or Torfinnstind with us, or join an exciting glacier hike!
Svartdalen is a beautiful, medium level day hike which gives you a deep dive into the magnificent Jotunheimen mountains without engaging in a challenging multi-day hike – including two boat rides!
Or do you take pleasure in great food, learning about Norwegian history and enjoying scenery while resting your body a bit? Then our Hike & Dine in Jotunheimen trip might be the one for you!
We arrange accommodation before and after your trip, arrange guiding where needed and take care of luggage transport, if applicable – all so you can have a carefree and memorable adventure day!
Historical Hikes
Our historical hikes are perfect for those who like to connect an active hiking holiday with learning about cultural heritage and history! The routes are designed in a way that allows you to explore cultural sites and interesting places alongside great nature. Whether it is mountaineering history, artists that spent some time here, or exciting historical buildings and monuments: You will broaden your horizon while breathing in the fresh air, enjoy cozy accommodation with good local food! All weightless because of our luggage transport.
Guided Hikes
You would love to explore our beautiful Jotunheimen mountains, but are feeling unsure as to whether you can do a hike in Jotunheimen on your own? Are you looking for more safety and assurance? Or you want to have a bit more input while hiking? Then one of our guided hiking trips is perfect for you! These hikes are guided from start to end and offer you a great value if you like to enjoy all the perks of having an experienced mountain person with you when walking through majestic Jotunheimen!
By the way: We are very open if you wish for us to arrange guiding on one of our other hikes. Just reach out to us on email or phone.
Inspired by DNT
As a proud partner of Den Norske Turistforening (DNT), the Norwegian Trekking Association, we offer a collection of hikes along the network of traditional DNT mountain cabins. Our goal is to provide you with the most authentic hiking experience, the core of Norwegian mountain culture.
Hiking Trails in Jotunheimen, Norway
We at Jotunheimen Travel want to make it easy for you to experience Norway’s roof – Jotunheimen National Park. So this is why we not only arrange everything around your trip, but also want to give you some impressions and facts on what it is like to hike here in the summer time.
1. Norway’s Highest Peaks
In Jotunheimen, you hike amongst the highest mountains of the country, reaching up to over 2400 masl. Some of them are “just” a challenging hike and don’t require climbing. Do you like to include a summit trip to Norway’s highest mountain Galdhøpiggen in your trip? Give us notice!
2. Be prepared
Even in the high summer season, you can expect rapid changes of weather or drops in temperature in the mountains. Always have some extra clothing and a rain jacket in your daypack, in order to stay warm and dry when you need it.
3. Water everywhere!
You don’t need to carry your body weight in water when hiking in Jotunheimen. In the countless streams and mountain rivers, you find the clearest water to drink from. Just have you cup or bottle handy and endulge! (Be aware of lemming years, you need to be more conscious about where to take water there). Read more in our FAQs below.
4. Hiking From Lodge to Lodge
In Jotunheimen, you find a network of trails connecting cabins and lodges, which everyone can use for a magnificent multi-day trip with overnight stays in the mountains. The lodges are partly private and partly run by the DNT (Norwegian Trekking Association).
5. Glacier Hiking in Norway
We will not be able to see glaciers with our own eyes forever, so this is your chance to walk on this ancient ice and experience an exciting glacier hike in Jotunheimen with us! We provide guiding and all equipment for the hikes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Hikes
Do I need to carry all my luggage on my Jotunheimen hike?
No! Jotunheimen Travel takes care of your luggage between the various accommodations, so that you can enjoy your trip with just a small backpack.
Luggage transport and handling are included in all our mountain hikes in Jotunheimen.
How demanding is it to be on a hike in Jotunheimen in the summer?
When you are on a mountain hike in Jotunheimen, you will stay mostly over 1000 meters. For this reason the climate can vary quite a bit – from sunny and warm days where you just want to jump in every single water you encounter along the way, to windy, wet and cold days where you need warm and waterproof and windproof outerwear.
An equipment list will be provided to you when you book with us.
When you are on a self-guided tour you will walk on well marked trails and it will be easy to find. The trail can go over marshes, you may have to cross some small streams, and there can be a lot of wet trail parts and rocks that can be demanding to walk in. It is important not to underestimate the challenges, and read carefully through tour descriptions. We have trips for most people, and probably also a trip that suits you.
Where do I spend the nights?
On a trip with us in Jotunheimen, you will spend the night in selected, cozy high mountain hotels and DNT cabins.
For us, it is important that you feel safe when you arrive, that you can relax after a long day with a lot of impressions outside, and that you can enjoy a good night’s sleep, so that you are ready to continue the adventure with new forces the day after.
All our guests basically stay in double rooms. Most accommodations have en suite bathrooms. in some cases, when there is a large demand for accommodation, you can expect to share a room with others. In that case, we will notify you when ordering.
Read more about our cozy mountain lodges:
Bygdin Høifieldshotel
Fondsbu DNT
Memurubu DNT
Gjendesheim DNT
Gjendebu DNT
Now, you probably wonder what a DNT cabin is?
A DNT cabin is run by the The Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT). They run more than 550 cabins all over Norway!
What about food on the Jotunheimen hikes?
We believe that the meals are a big part of the experience on the trip, therefore the accommodation places serve you good local food in cozy surroundings. A rich breakfast buffet is served daily, providing enough energy for a long day in the mountains. Here you can make a packed lunch, and bring a hot drink in a thermos. In the evening, a 2-3 course dinner is served, which for most people will be one of the highlights of the trip.
All food and beverages are included in the price. There are usually opportunities to order a la carte food, and buy snacks and other items at the accommodation if you want something extra.
What do the color categories of the hikes mean?
We offer different tour categories on our hikes. The tours are adapted to different levels, so you can find the tour that suits you best. The tours take you on everything from the finest trails, to the most beautiful valleys and summit hikes, with unforgettable views.
The White Route is best suited for beginners. The walks are nice and short, with low climbs, but the views are still amazing!
The Green Route is adapted for walkers with somewhat more experience. The trips are longer, and some are also day trips.
The Red Route is challenging and has more summit trips than the green route. All trips are day trips.
The Black Route is a demanding multi-day trip. It includes two very demanding, guided summit hikes, where extra equipment is needed to reach the peaks.
Is there always mobile coverage?
No, mobile coverage is not always available in the mountains. In more remote areas and valleys, signal can be weak or non-existent. It’s best to be prepared for limited or no mobile coverage during parts of your trip in Jotunheimen.
What shoes should I bring?
The terrain can be challenging, you should bring sturdy hiking boots with good ankle support, a waterproof membrane (like Gore-Tex), and durable soles with strong grip. These will provide protection, stability, and comfort on rocky and wet trails.
Can I drink water from the streams/rivers?
Yes, in most areas, stream and river water is safe to drink, but with a few precautions:
- Ensure the water is running and clear.
- Check that the water has no smell or unusual taste.
- Avoid water near animal feces or dead animals (e.g., dead lemmings).
- Avoid water near grazing animals or water with runoff from agricultural areas.
Are there shelters for having a break?
The hikes or daily stages we provide are never so long that you won’t reach your destination or need to find shelter to take a break. The area is part of a national park, meaning it is protected and characterized by vast, untouched nature. If you need to seek shelter along the trails for any reason, it’s always a good idea to look for large rocks or trees that can provide some cover.
How are the trails?
The trails in Jotunheimen vary in difficulty. Well-marked and maintained trails are common for popular routes, ranging from easy, flat paths to steep and rocky terrain. Some tracks may involve crossing rivers or snowfields, especially at higher elevations.
How is the marking?
The trails in Jotunheimen are well-marked with red T’s painted on rocks and cairns. These markings make it easy to follow the paths, even in more remote areas. Signposts are often placed at key intersections, showing distances and directions to cabins or destinations.
Which Routing–App is recommended?
You can use various apps, but the one we currently recommend is Komoot.
Can I have GPX Files for the routes?
You will receive the GPX files along with your tour description and voucher at the latest 1-2 months before departure.