For those who enjoy gentle mountain hikes, the national parks Rondane, Dovrefjell, Forollhogna and Gutulia are ideal choices. If tranquil and beautiful forest walks are more to your liking, then Trysil, Femundsmarka National Park or Finnskogen are fantastic to explore.
A visit to Jutulhogget between Rendalen and Tylldalen is a unique nature experience. Allow a few hours to explore the canyon or the edge of the cliff. Experience the amazing feeling of standing on the edge of the abyss with butterflies in your stomach.
Main season: From when the snow leaves in June until late autumn at the end of September.
Guided tours available.
Tour suggestions
Trysilfjellet Mountain (1,132 metres above sea level)
The peak of Trysilfjellet is a popular hiking destination for the entire family, a fine hike with terrific views. The peak is approachable from the mountains on the south or north face.
From Skihytta (820 metres above sea level) on the south face, follow the trail marked with blue dots and signs. This is the shortest route to the summit, but is also the steepest way up.
From the peak you have a fantastic view in clear weather. You will see far into Sweden to the east, Sølen and Rondane to the north, Lake Osensjøen to the west and more. Anyone reaching the summit can take a ticket from the box at the peak and receive a Pass 1,132, a free diploma issued at the Trysil Tourist Information Office in Trysil centre, at the Welcome Centre of Trysil Tourist Centre or Trysil Høyfjellssenter.
Guided hikes available in high season.
- Distance: 5,2 kilometres
- Difference in elevation: 310 metres
- Starting point: Skihytta
- Parking: At Skihytta
Nørdalen nature and culture trail
This trail passes the summer farms in Nørdalenn not far from the UNESCO-protected town of Røros. The 31 posts along the trail illustrate how people have utilized nature's bounty throughout the years. You will discover the qualities of the area and understand why people settled here. As well as Stone Age settlement and haymaking in Viking times, the valley has its traditions of mountain dairy farming and haymaking.
- Distance: 8 kilometres
- Starting point: Langtjønna in Nørdalen
- Parking: Langtjønna in Nørdalen
- Directions to starting point: Access from rv. 28, 6 kilometres from the junction with rv. 30
Galtåsknappen Mountain (980 metres above sea level)
Family hike with a great view. The marked trail starts at Galten Farm. The first two kilometres you walk on a nice trail through a forest. Then there is a slow climb towards the timber line and a beautiful mountain plateau, which has one of Engerdal's best view points.
From the top of Galtåsknappen, you have a splendid view towards the lakes of Femunden, Istern, Sølensjøen and the Sølen Mountain.
- Distance: Approximately 8 kilometres
- Time: Approximately 4 hours both ways
- Starting point: Galten Farm
- Parking: Galten Farm
- Directions to starting point: From rv. 26 at Isterfossen, take left, after approximately 7 kilometres you will arrive at Galten Farm
Round trip Savalen – Bratthøa
Follow the gravel road past the Alpine slopes and up to where the creek crosses the road. Turn right onto the trail and walk to the small Lake Hemstadtjønna.
Walk southeast along Hemstadtjønna to the top of the edge. Bratthøa Mountain (996 metres above sea level) lies 400 metres east of this point. The last part of the trail is rather rough and steep, but you are rewarded with a great view at the top.
- Distance: 6 kilometres
- Time: Approximately 4 hours
- Starting Point: Savalen Fjellhotell & Spa
- Parking: Savalen Fjellhotell & Spa
- Directions to starting point: Driving north on rv. 3, you turn left approximately 5 kilometres south of Tynset. Continue 12 kilometres to Savalen Fjellhotell & Spa.