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Hiking offers in Telemark

From gentle walks by the coast to more arduous mountain hikes inland, the county of Telemark in southern Norway offers exciting, varied terrain.

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Hiking in Nissedal in Telemark, Norway - Photo: Vandreregionen Vest-Telemark/Hamish Moore

Hiking offers in Telemark

From gentle walks by the coast to more arduous mountain hikes inland, the county of Telemark in southern Norway offers exciting, varied terrain.

Hiking offers in Telemark

Source: Visitnorway

Hiking offers in Telemark

Read more: The Coastal Path - Bamble Photo: Visitgrenland

Stathelle

The Coastal Path - Bamble

If you’re going to walk the entire length of the coastal path, start at the library in Stathelle. Then continue under the Brevik bridge, through old...

Hike facts

Medium, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 1 day, 2 days

Landscape

Forest, Coast
Read more: Gaustatoppen – Telemark’s highest mountain Photo: Ove Bergersen

Skien

Gaustatoppen – Telemark’s highest mountain

Experience a fantastic panoramic view from the summit of Gaustatoppen which, at 1,883 metres, is Telemark’s highest and one of Norway’s most beautiful...
NOK 1780,- per person in double room - half board

Rjukan

Solstien

A well prepared path from Gvepseborg to Hardangervidda. The trip starts with the cabelcar, Krossobanen, which brings you to Gvepseborg - the foot of...

Hike facts

Medium, 2 hours

Landscape

Mountain, Forest
Season:
June - October
Read more: Lårdalstigen - "Tougher than Bessegen"

Skien

Lårdalstigen - "Tougher than Bessegen"

"Tougher than Besseggen" say the locals of Lårdalstigen (literally Lårdal's ladder). This is a picturesque footpath between Dalen and Lårdal. A large...
From NOK 1 500,- per person in double room
Read more: Gygrestolen hike and Beverøya Camping Photo: Fritt Fall/Tellus Works

Skien

Gygrestolen hike and Beverøya Camping

Gygrestolen is a unique rock formation and a well-known landmark around Bø. The trail up to it is steep and difficult with an altitude difference of...
NOK 1 200,- per 4-bedded cabin per night
Read more: Falkenuten/Falkeriset, Rauland

Rauland

Falkenuten/Falkeriset, Rauland

Falkenuten/Falkeriset is Rauland's most popular hike and is a family-friendly hike through beautiful scenery with panoramic views of Hardangervidda,...

Hike facts

Medium

Landscape

Mountain, Forest
Read more: Coastal trail in Langesund with accommodation at Quality Hotel & Resort Skjærgården Photo: Telemarkreiser

Skien

Coastal trail in Langesund with accommodation at Quality Hotel & Resort Skjærgården

This is a great path for families, it is well marked and have interesting tourist information about history and surroundings. Experience the summer...
From NOK 600,-
Read more: Te-hytta/Raulandsfjell

Rauland

Te-hytta/Raulandsfjell

The path up to the Te-hytta starts approx. 6 km from the center of Rauland in the direction Haukeligrend on Rv 362. You will find a small parking lot...

Hike facts

Medium, 3 hours

Landscape

Mountain, Forest
Season:
May - November
Read more: Hægefjell Nissedal Photo: Hamish Moore

Nissedal

Hægefjell Nissedal

A GREAT HIKE FOR THOSE WHO ARE light on their feet – the mountainside is steep. The experience begins at the Fjone ferry on Route 41. The first part...

Rjukan

Gaustatoppen

The best place to start off on a trek up to the top is from Stavsro (1,173 metres). The car park here has a kiosk and toilets. The trail is well...

Hike facts

Challenging, 5 hours

Landscape

Mountain
Season:
June - September
Read more: Rjukan - Town Centre Walk Photo: Hamish Moore

Tinn

Rjukan - Town Centre Walk

THE MAJORITY OF THE POPULATION in this narrow valley emigrated to America in the 19th century. But where others saw problems, the entrepreneurand...

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About Telemark

Hiking in Telemark

Hiking possibilities abound in Telemark, from coastal walks and forest trips to mountain hikes in Norway's largest national park Hardangervidda.

Telemark

The county of Telemark is known for its canal, old farms, the mountain region around Gaustatoppen and the friendly coastline outside Kragerø.

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Cycling in Telemark

Cycle along the historic Telemark Canal or on the Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau, or try coastline cycling with island hopping.

Downhill cycling in Telemark

Travel to the mountains of Vrådal for some adventurous downhill cycling. There are three tracks available in the bike park.

Mountain biking in Telemark

The Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau offers several tracks and tours for a proper mountain biking holiday.

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