Things to do in Oppland, Eastern Norway: The Best Hiking Trails

This roundtrip is one of the best skiing experiences at Skeikampen. When the weather is good, climb to the highest point and enjoy some gentle downhill skiing back to Skei.

Easy walking (no climbing or scrambling) ascent. Nice and wide view. Tour description Length: ca. 7 km one way Duration: ca. 1,5 hrs up Hight difference: ca. 160 meters Suitable for children: recommended from ca. 8 yrs. This walk is very easy but maybe a bit boring for smaller children. Well suited for child carriers. From the old ski slope, a path leads up to Lake Fraeningen (picnic area and bathing place) and further on to the right towards Storstolsknatten 1124 m, first along the lake, later up and down into the birch forest. From Storstolsknatten the path continues southeastwards past Kringlestolen to the top of Bjorgovarden. Nice views in all directions. The return first leads west-, then northwestwards around Lake Langevatnet back to Kringlestolen and from here it follows the same way back. Alternatively follow the path to the left towards Storstolstjernet and the gravel road back to Danebu Markings Clear path and blue markings on rock. Equipment Standard clothing for light mountain walks: light hiking shoes, wind- and waterproof outer layer. No special equipment required.

Activities Worth seeing Events Accomondation Transport Eat and drink Useful information Jotunheimen> National tourist routes> Sognefjell Explore the region Click the map to visit the regions Select region Sognefjell - Across the roof of Norway In majestic surroundings, high in the mountains past blue ice, jagged peaks and emerald lakes, the Sognefjell Road runs between Sognefjord, the world’s longest fjord, and the Gudbrandsdal valley. The Sognefjell Road was designated Norway’s first tourist route in 1997 and has just been upgraded to a National tourist route in 2003. The Sognefjell Road has carried traffic since time immemorial. Fish and salt from the west and butter, hides, iron and tar from the east were carried by people on their shoulders or on horseback. The cairns helped travellers find the way in all kinds of weather. The Sognefjell Road gives you access to Jotunheimen National Park, with Galdhopiggen, Norway’s highest mountain, and several of the other of the highest peaks in Norway, and to Jostedalsbreen, Norway’s largest glacier. Here your can poke about on your own among soaring peaks, take a tour over glaciers and mountain tops with experienced guides, and go skiing all year round. The route between the inland valley, high mountains and fjord offers breathtaking contrasts in climate and topography and a variety of plant and animal life, from lower elevations with farms, pine forests and the conditions for human settlement to the alpine terrain approx. 1,000 metres above sea level. Up here you’ll find bare rock with clear traces of the last Ice Age, with grass, moss, lichen interspersed with juniper and willow. Here you’ll also find hardy polar plants such as arctic buttercup, with mountain birch here and there. Wild as well as tame reindeer live on Sognefjell, and down towards the valleys there are moose and deer. In the high mountains, eagles and rough-legged buzzards thrive. In eastern regions there may be bears, lynx and wolverines, though they are few and very shy. For more informaton on the touristroutes

Moderately demanding walking (no climbing or scrambling) ascent. Highly rewarding view from the summit towards Jotunheimen and Valdres. Tour description Length: approx. 6 km one way Duration: approx. 2.5–3 hrs. up Altitude difference: ca. 750 meters Suitable for children: from 8 yrs. From Beitostolen, drive to Beito and follow the signs towards Slettefjellvegen. Drive past the toll station (NOK 50 in 2010), continue past Fleinsendin and turn left at the intersection. Parking area on the left side of the road, near Mugnestolen, approx. 3.5 km from the toll station. The path starts on the opposite side of the road and is marked with cairns and white V’s. It leads gently uphill to Mugnebottjernet (pond) and then climbs steeper up into a col. From here you have two options. The steeper and more demanding route (recommended uphill only) turns right, while the main route, which is still steep but less demanding, continues straight ahead for another 300 meters and then turns to the right and uphill, too. The last bit leads through rocky terrain to the summit with a stunning, highly rewarding view towards Jotunheimen and Valdres. Equipment Standard clothing for high mountain walks: solid hiking boots, wind- and waterproof outer layer, warm sweater, hat, mittens, daypack. No special equipment required. Tip: Stay overnight at Gronolen Fjellgard and take a bike to the trail head. This way you get a varied full day tour.

Mainly gravel and some tractor tracks. From the Gondola's top station, follow the route uphill towards the bare mountain and Moksjoen. Keep right, and continue on gravel into the mountain area and across the moors to Sjosaetra. Follow the hilly dirt road until you reach Pellestova. At Ilsetra, turn right onto the mountain road leading through Nysetra and down to Mosetertoppen, top of the Gondola. Return to the valley by gondola or follow the gravel road leading down.

From Peer Gynt Cafè you ride south at gravel roads down the valley and tracks up to Fagerlisaetrene. From here you take the nice gravel road to Fefor and down to the pond Vollsdammen. Take the mountain road at the eastside of the pond and westside of the lake Galavatnet back to Peer Gynt Cafè.

Moderately demanding walking (no climbing or scrambling) ascent. Highly rewarding view from the summit towards Jotunheimen and Valdres. Length: approx. 4 km one way Duration: approx. 2 hrs up Altitude difference: ca. 550 meters Suitable for children: from 6-7 yrs. Follow road 51 North from Beitostolen in the direction of Bygdin. After approx. 10 km, you will see a parking lot on the left side of the road, opposite the Lappish Camp. From there, follow the T-marked path for about 1 km. After passing through a reindeer fence, the route up to the summit of Bitihorn turns left and uphill. (The T-marked path continues straight ahead to Yksendalsbu). The route to Bitihorn is clearly marked and not very challenging. However, it does get a little steeper near the top. Enjoy the panoramic view towards Bygdin, Jotunheimen, and most of the northern region of Valdres. Markings Cairnes and red markings on stones. Equipment Standard clothing for high mountain walks: Solid hiking boots, wind- and waterproof outer layer, warm sweater, hat, mittens, daypack. No special equipment required.

At Skardbua, the mountain biking route starts with high-standard and challenging tracks leading up to Slagfjella and on to Rognhogda before it ends with a downhill section to Fagerhoi. Some of the tracks can be very demanding, and will present genuine challenges for the mountain biking enthusiast. A few of the sections are very difficult and steep, and it may be necessary to dismount. As you reach the bare mountains and Rognhogda, you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Rondane, Synnfjellet, Jotunheimen and the rest of the World of Peer Gynt. The section from Rognhogda and down towards Fagerhoi is an excellent downhill ride along a narrow, high-quality track. Then follows a gentle ride from Fagerhoi to Vendalen, and the route continues via Digerasen and Svinslaa and back to the starting point.