Self-Guided Hiking Experience

The Heart of Jotunheimen Hiking Adventure

The magical Jotunheimen National Park is the perfect setting for a self-guided hiking adventure - You’ll stay in historical accommodation, enjoy delicious local food and tread on well-marked tracks, taking you through picturesque valleys, up spectacular mountain paths and next to beautiful lakes with wonderful views. This hike is well suited for those with some basic hiking experience with daily hikes of up to 6 hours.

This 5 night trip includes bus transfers from Oslo, with the opportunity to spend time in Norway’s capital at the beginning or end of the 5 night hiking package, as well as luggage transfers between the different locations and route information with maps.

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Crossing a bridge near Gjendebu

Stunning hiking in Svartdalen valley

View from Bitihorn

Overlooking Lake Bygdin

Boat trip on MS Bitihorn

Hiking through Svartdalen valley

View of Lake Gjende

Historical Gjendebu Cabin

Getting prepared for a day's hiking

Scenic views to Eidsbugarden

Aerial view of Fondsbu Cabin

Time for a refreshing break

Route map of tour

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

WHAT, WHERE & WHEN

Day 1:

Take the bus from Oslo to Bygdin Mountain Hotel for a 2 night stay. Embark on your first hike, a distance of 5km with fantastic views over Jotunheimen, before an evening meal back at the hotel.

Bygdin Mountain Hotel This atmospheric mountain hotel has been welcoming guests for many years. Rooms are comfortable with a private bathroom and the hotel's restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Lunch packs can be made from the breakfast table, which is very typical with hotel’s catering for hikers.

Day 2:

Today’s full day hike covers a distance of 10km and is well suited for all hikers. The route takes you to the iconic Bitihorn mountain at 1,607 metres above sea level, where, at the top you get stunning panoramic views in all directions.

Day 3:

Enjoy a scenic boat trip across the lake to the start of today’s hike, taking you through the beautiful Svartdalen valley. This hike is more of a challenge due to the terrain and distance of 14km. The route takes you to the next accommodation at Gjendebu Cabin, your base for 2 nights.

Gjendebu Cabin Located at the end of Lake Gjende in the southern area of Jotunheimen National Park, Gjendebu is the oldest of Norway’s Tourist cabins, dating back to 1871. Over the years it has been refurbished and extended to provide modern facilities for its guests. Rooms quite often have bunk beds which is common in these mountain cabins, and bathroom facilities are shared.

Day 4:

Today you have the choice of using it as a rest day to enjoy the surroundings in the beautiful area at Gjendebu. Or taking to the trails again with two hiking options - either a 10km hike to the summit of Gjendetunga with spectacular views, or a longer more challenging 14km route to Bukkelaegre ridge with steep climbs.

Day 5:

The last day of hiking is the longest at 16km, taking you between Lakes Gjende and Bygdin with lovely scenery, before ending at Fondsbu Cabin in Eidsbugarden for your last night’s stay.

Fondsbu Cabin Fondsbu Cabin is a true mountain hiker's highlight with a cosy and homely atmosphere. Situated at the end of Lake Bygdin, it is a great base to explore the region on good terrain and provides a warm welcome at the end of an active day. Enjoy warming up in front of the fireplace and the homely cooked meals. Accommodation is in bunk rooms with shared bathroom facilities.

Day 6:

The mountain adventure ends today with your final transportation by M/B Bitihorn, crossing the lake and taking you back to Bygdin. From here, you’ll take the bus transfer back to Oslo centre, taking approximately 4 hours.

BUDGET

From £1,191 per person (excluding flights), based on two sharing a room for 5 nights, including breakfast, packed lunch and evening meals, luggage transfer, return bus travel from/to Oslo and hiking route information with maps.

This roughly converts to: 1,370 EUR | 1,560 USD

Remember that each trip we craft is unique, and you'll receive a personalised trip proposal based on your travel dates and preferences, and in the currency of your choice (GBP, USD, or EUR).

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Additional Info

This trip has flexible daily departures

Between June and August

Many of trips can be tailored to your requirements and departure dates. Please get in touch with us for a tailored quotation and details of availability for your preferred travel dates. All trips and departures are subject to availability.

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