What to do and see in Lillehammer Region, Eastern Norway: The Best Hiking Trails

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.

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.

We follow the river for a while, before reaching the rapids/falls. They are not exactly rapids for rafting on, but they are well worth a visit. The start of the route is marked at the underpass by Skeikampen Fjellandsby. Red arrows are painted on the wall. Follow the road to the T-junction and then proceed straight on along the path. This is where the cross-country ski trail runs in winter, so it can be a little wet in summer. After around 20 metres, take a clear path to the left. It is marked red. Follow the red trail to Helgafossen. There are several small rapids and picnic spots along the route. Follow the path out of the forest (by the old waterworks). Go left towards the little garage. Here you will find the red path back. After heavy rain, this path can be wet. The trail is great for families with small children as the terrain is easy. Note that at times of high water, the river can be fast-flowing with strong undercurrents

Cross-country trail prepared early - often ready by the 1st of November. Flat and gentle terrain, ideal for beginners, technique training and build-up to the season. A perfect roundtrip for families looking for a more extensive skiing experience in the mountains around Gala.

Follow the gravel road to the left. At the crossroads where the road goes off to the left you’ll find a path leading up to Kyrakampen. Follow the path over the hill – this is the toughest part of the whole trail. Follow the tractor track until it stops at a cabin. Here the trail turns off to the left, past the small brook. After about 1 hour, you’ll have reached Ulvtjernet lake and from here it is another 30 min or so to the top. You can also visit Knutsholoa, a silver mine from 1850. Follow one of the paths down the north face of the mountain. The mine entrance is around 40 m long and ends in an 8 m deep hole. You therefore need to take a torch with you. The mine is named after Knut Rasmussen (b.1792), who was considered a “wise man” in his time. He tracked down water and lost livestock. When he predicted a large seam of silver in Kyrakampen, he was believed and mining started. Despite several attempts over the years, no silver has ever been found. Follow the same path back, or continue east on the path to Tresnipp Saetra and follow the road back to Austlid.

With Mosetertoppen as starting point, follow a dirt road to Moksjoen. At the tree-line, continue on gravel around lake Reinsvann and down to Nordseter. From Nordseter, follow the route trough an enchanting forest to Grotasen. At Grotasen there are some 300 metres of unridable terrain before you reach a fun and slightly technical track leading down to Turthaugveien. Turn left and follow the dirt road for approx. 5 km. Then turn right onto a trail leading towards Hafjell and Mosetertoppen. This is the route used for the “Birketest”, and will determine whether your fitness level is good enough to take on the Birkebeiner MTB Race.

Mountain-peak hike and round-trip - 9–10 km - 2-3 hours. Round-trip along the “Milky Way” - 6km - 2-3 hours. A family-friendly trek to the highest peak in the Fagerhoy area. Spectacular views towards Norway’s most famous peaks in Jotunheimen, Dovrefjell and Rondane. Most of the walk follows the “Milky Way” route. Along the way are 5 mountain dairy farms. The trail is way-marked and of high quality as it is often used by pupils visiting the Gudbrandsdal Outdoor Centre at Fagerhoy. With Fagerhoy as starting point, follow the trail down towards the Peer Gynt Route and Aanekresetra mountain farm. The trail will lead to the “Milky Way” - an old farm road used to collect milk from the 5 dairy farms still located along this route. Follow the trail until you reach Svelle mountain farm, and you will find a sign towards Dordalsknappen. For a less challenging walk, continue along the “Milky Way” as it will lead back to Fagerhoy. The Dordalsknappen trail will take you up to the 1126 metre-high peak offering breathtaking views of the most famous peaks in Norway. To get back down, continue along the trail and down to Hovesetra mountain farm where you can pick up the “Milky Way” leading back to Fagerhoy.