High Mountains & Fjords: 14-Day Hiking Loop
Head north from Oslo to Dovre, tackling classic trails in Romsdal, Geiranger, and Jotunheimen.
A hiking-focused loop starting and ending in Oslo: spot muskoxen in Dovre, scale the Romsdalseggen ridge, hike to Skageflå and Mount Skåla, and cross Sognefjellet to climb Galdhøpiggen and Besseggen. Most days feature long-distance hikes, requiring good physical fitness and buffer days. This itinerary bypasses Bergen and is perfect for active travelers visiting in summer.
High mountain trails are often snow-covered until late June. In September, check the weather and mountain hut opening dates.
Day by day
Day 1 · Lillehammer to Rondane
Lillehammer（Lysgårdsbakken Ski Jumps、Maihaugen） → Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park（Sohlbergplassen）
Drive north on the E6 to Lillehammer (approx. 2 hours), then follow the Rondane National Tourist Route (approx. 2 hours).
Stay: Hjerkinn
Day 2 · Muskox Safari & Drive to Åndalsnes
Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park（Viewpoint Snøhetta、Musk Ox Safari） → Åndalsnes & Romsdalen（Troll Wall）
Join a muskox safari in the morning, then drive via Dombås to Åndalsnes in the afternoon (approx. 2.5 hours).
Do not approach muskoxen; always follow your guide and maintain a safe distance.
Stay: Åndalsnes Town Centre
Day 3 · Romsdalseggen Ridge Hike
Åndalsnes & Romsdalen（Romsdalseggen Ridge、Rampestreken）
Take the shuttle bus to the trailhead. The hike is about 11 km one way and takes 8 to 10 hours.
This is a demanding hike; ensure you have proper gear and check the weather forecast.
Stay: Åndalsnes Town Centre
Day 4 · Trollstigen to Geiranger
Åndalsnes & Romsdalen（Trollstigen Viewpoint） → Geiranger & Trollstigen（Gudbrandsjuvet、Ørnesvingen Viewpoint）
Drive south on Fv63 (approx. 2 hours), including a short ferry crossing, stopping at viewpoints along the way.
Stay: Geiranger Village
Day 5 · Skageflå Cliff Farm
Geiranger & Trollstigen（Skageflå、Geirangerfjord）
Hike down to the historic farm, then take a pre-booked boat back to Geiranger (approx. half a day).
The return boat must be booked in advance; confirm the schedule before setting off.
Stay: Geiranger Village
Day 6 · Dalsnibba to Loen
Geiranger & Trollstigen（Flydalsjuvet、Dalsnibba Skywalk） → Stryn（Lovatnet）
Drive via Fv63 and Rv15 to Loen (approx. 2.5 hours). Spend the afternoon exploring Lovatnet Lake.
Stay: Loen
Day 7 · Climb Mount Skåla in Loen
Hike from Loen (approx. 8 to 10 hours round trip). Alternatively, try the Via Ferrata Loen.
Stay: Loen
Day 8 · Glacier Museum to Solvorn
Luster & Nigardsbreen（Bøyabreen、Norwegian Glacier Museum、Fjærland Book Town）
Drive south on the E39 and Rv5 to Fjærland, then continue to Solvorn (approx. 3 hours in total).
Stay: Solvorn
Day 9 · Mount Molden Hike Overlooking Lusterfjord
Luster & Nigardsbreen（Molden、Solvorn）
Drive from Solvorn to the trailhead (approx. 20 mins). The round-trip hike takes 3 to 4 hours.
Stay: Solvorn
Day 10 · Nigardsbreen Glacier & Sognefjellet
Luster & Nigardsbreen（Nigardsbreen） → Jotunheimen National Park（Sognefjellet National Tourist Route、Lom Stave Church）
Drive from Solvorn to the glacier (approx. 1 hour), then cross Sognefjellet to Lom (approx. 3 hours).
Walking on the glacier requires a certified guide; never step onto the ice alone.
Stay: Lom
Day 11 · Guided Climb of Galdhøpiggen
Jotunheimen National Park（Galdhøpiggen）
Drive from Lom to Juvasshytta (approx. 40 mins). The guided round-trip hike takes about 6 hours.
Stay: Lom
Day 12 · Besseggen Ridge Hike
Jotunheimen National Park（Gjende、Besseggen Ridge）
Drive from Lom to Gjendesheim (approx. 70 mins). Take the boat to the start of the trail and hike back (approx. 6 to 8 hours).
The Gjende ferry must be booked in advance; avoid the ridge trail in high winds.
Stay: East End of Lake Gjende (Gjendesheim)
Day 13 · Valdres to Oslo
Jotunheimen National Park（Valdresflye National Tourist Route） → Oslo（Oslo Opera House）
Drive south on Rv51 and transfer to the E16 back to Oslo (approx. 4 hours).
Stay: Sentrum
Day 14 · Half Day in Oslo & Departure
Spend the morning exploring parks by tram. Return your rental car and take the Flytoget Airport Express (approx. 20 mins).