Veslådalen (Gjendebu → Eidsbugarden)

The popular Besseggen ridge is a route route of about 6-8 hours (breaks included). The Besseggen hike takes you over the spectacular, steep, and some places very narrow trails which plunge four hundred meters straight down into the lake below. Read more

Hike the famous Besseggen ridge on this alternative route from Bessheim. The route is a little longer but with less height meters to ascend. Read more

Bitihorn at 1607 meters above sea level is one of the classical and easier hikes suited well for beginners in the area. The route start at the doorstep of Bygdin hotel and takes you up to a fantastic panoramic view over Valdres. Read more

Bukkelægret has a steady steep climb/descent on both sides of the route, with a longer flat plateau in the middle. The hike will take you through a variety of beautiful trout-filled lakes – a great place to catch your lunch. The high mountain offer great views of Gjende. In the steepest a Read more

Hike along the shore of the Bygdin lake. Hike one direction and take the M/B Bitihorn boat the other way. This way you get a mountain cruise and a great hike. The extra time you can spend at Bygdin Mountain Hotel and enjoin their famous waffles. Read more

To sit on top of Jotunheimen, you’ll have to conquer a 2469m (8,100ft) rise above sea level first. You’ll be rewarded with a 360 degree panorama of Jotunheimens mountain and lakes. Read more

This is a longer, but much more exciting route to the summit of Galdhøpiggen, 2469 meters above sea level. The route includes a spectacular glacier crossing and steep, but easy scrambling up the south face of Galdhøpiggen. We follow the normal route down to Spiterstulen. It is a demanding trip Read more

Gjendetunga is the perfect hike for those who want to indulge in a nice, relaxing and shorter trek, but who doesn’t want to go without a panoramic view experience. Towering over Gjendebu, Gjendetunga lies at 1516 MASL (4973, 7 feet) and is “a not to miss” hike if you’re in this area. On c Read more

A glacier tour to Svellnosbreen is a spectacular experience with large crevasses and blue ice towers. This is a day trip starting from Spiterstulen at 10:00 and we arrive at the edge of the glacier around 12:30 where we put on the gear needed for glacier travel: rope, harness and crampons. We exp Read more

– At 2,457 m above sea level, Glittertind is the second highest mountain in Norway, located within the municipality of Lom. It’s easy to grasp why the hike to Glittertind is so popular; not only is it an exciting hike that takes you over a glacier, which in itself is reason enough to go, b Read more

Vetti can be reached by foot or by horse-carriage from the nearby Hjelle farm to the south. The scenic route between Hjelle to Vetti Gård is well marked and is more like a well groomed road than the normal trails we are used to in Jotunheimen. Vetti is no longer regularly inhabited, but it is no Read more

Enjoy hiking through the scenic mountain terrain with views of Jotunheimen and Langsua National Parks. Read more

Next to his bigger brother Besseggen, you will find the 1517m high peak of Knutshøe. Knutshøe offers outstanding views towards the peaks towering all around and the surrounding lakes. Read more

With its 2,193 meters above sea level, Kvitskardtinden is Norway’s 59th highest mountain. Great views over Svartdalen bellow and Jotunheimen in the background! Read more

With its 2,193 meters above sea level, Kvitskardtinden is Norway’s 59th highest mountain. Great views over Svartdalen bellow and Jotunheimen in the background! Read more

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From Beitostølen you can hike to Melbyfjellet past old mountain farms and the green mountain pastures with the views of Jotunheimen and Langsua National park. Read more

North (Nørdre in Norwegian) Kalvehølotinden, with its 2019 meters above sea level, is the southernmost of Norway’s 2000-meter peaks. The mountain is part of a ten-kilometer-long mountain massif called Kalvehøgde, which consists of ten peaks over 2000 meters, including Vang and Valdres’ hig Read more

Ridderspranget (The Knight’s leap) is a narrow gorge through Sjodalen in the river Sjoa. Ridderspranget is easy to get to, with a drivable road which turns off road 51, 5 km south of Randsverk. From the car park it is only a short walk to the gorge. Please don´t try to jump across the gorge. I Read more

The popular hiking route from Torfinnsbu to Gjendebu takes you through Svartdalen, meaning “The Black Valley”, which is often referred to as the most beautiful valley in Jotunheimen. As you wander through this lush valley, you'll be surrounded by majestic towering peaks, several of which Read more

Synshorn at 1457 meters above sea level invites to a fantastic view of Jotunheimen. The trail is easy to follow and climb, and varies from soft terreng to rock closer to the peak. The hike is well suited for beginners and is a short hike starting at the doorsteps of Bygdin Hotel. Read more

Are you ready to walk to the most famous sections of the King's Road across Filefjell? You will experience Vindhellavegen, Øygardsvegen and Galdane. You will also be able to visit the world known attraction Borgund Stave Church. Read more

Start your hike at Kvamskleive and continue like the locals with public transportation from the end of Kvamskleive to Øye. Or skip the first part to start directly at Øye to avoid any extra transportation. Kvamskleive was in use from 1808 and replaced an older road on the other side Read more

The stretch between Maristova and Borlaug is 7 km long, and has an elevation of 300 metres. Most is on grassy track and is the original Kongevegen. If you start at Maristova and head west, you will immediately encounter the spectacular wooden bridges – all built according to instructio Read more

The Torfinnsbu to Eidsbugarden route is also the last stage of the Historical Hiking Route in Jotunheimen. The route takes you west from Torfinnsbu to Eidsbugarden. The trail goes along Bygdin lake, climbing to as high as 1600 meters above sea level, and back down to the final destination at Eids Read more

The tour to Torshammaren will provide a feeling of being surrounded by Jotunheimen's mountain peaks. At the peak you will find yourself at the gates of Jotunheimen's wilderness. The tour is easy, and a great tour for beginners. There are only 370 height meters from start to the peak, with a fairl Read more

Large parts of the route follow the beautiful lake Otrøvann. The lake is also known as Støgovatnet, and is located 971 m a.s.l. Between Kyrkjestølen and Maristova, you will cross the actual Filefjell and reach Kongevegen’s highest point. The stretch across Murkløpphøgda is Read more

Utsikten is a short, easy tour with spectacular view over the great nature landscape of Jotunheimen. Its about 410m height meters to ascend, but short and fits beginners well. Read more

Vettisfossen is one of Norway's tallest waterfalls, and the 284th tallest in the world. Most people hike to the base of the waterfall for a view of Vettisfossen. It's also possible to hike to the top. The route and climb is longer than to the base. But while you are at Vetti Gård this is a great Read more

Continue from Vetti Gård up into the beautiful Utladalen. The green wild nature and the river along the hike creates a superb scenery all the way on to Vettisfossen. With a free fall of 275 metres, Vettisfoss is the highest waterfall in Norway which has not been regulated. The short hike has som Read more

Vindhellavegen combined with Borgund Stave Church is the most spectacular and famous part of The Kings Road. The hike was renovated by the Kings Road project and is not a superb hiking route. Read more