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Hiking in Jotunheimen
Hiking, glacier walking, river rafting and summer skiing are actitivites you can participate in whilst visiting Jotunheimen.
Jotunheimen is centrally located in the heart of Norway between Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim, and is easily reached by public transport.
Hike the classic route over the Besseggen Ridge, walk to the top of Galdhøpiggen or drive the scenic roads over Valdresflya and Sognefjellet.
Norway’s biggest summer ski centre at Stryn feeds of the famous Jostedalsbreen Glacier.
Visit Lom Stave Church, the Norwegian Mountain Museum in Lom or Gallery Jotunheimen to learn about local traditions and culture.
Jotunheimen has the largest concentration of mountains higher than 2,000 metres in Northern Europe.
Lake Gjende is a great starting point for hiking and kayaking in the Jotunheimen Mountain Area.
High in the Jotunheimen mountains, the Sognefjellet Mountain Road runs between the Sognefjord and the Gudbrandsdalen Valley.
The Jotunheimen is a popular area for hiking. Professional climber Andris Malasevskis recalls his ascent of Galdhøpiggen, Norway's highest peak.