Terrain
The Fjell & Fjord region offers well-marked and varying touring paths.
Here you can find over 100 marked trails, from the powerful mountains to the beautiful fjords.
Season
The hiking season stretches from May to October. In the early season the fjord region starts to blossom and in June you can hike in the mountains amongst snow covered peaks.
July and August are high season, and you will find the mountains become rich with blueberries and cloudberries, while the fjords offer delicious apples, plums and cherries. In the late season you can experience a colour explosion as green turns to red and orange – a truly spectacular scene for hiking.
Tour suggestions
1. Hiking from the mountains to the fjords
This 11-day trip goes through terrain which varies from rocky paths to gravel roads. Daily hikes last from four to eight hours.
From Golsfjellet Mountain the first two stages towards Bergsjø in Ål presents one day of easy hiking on good paths and small roads, and one day with hiking in open area above tree level amongst the great mountains such as Reineskarvet and Blåbergi.
The following two legs, heading to Geilo, are characterized by slightly more varied terrain, with small lakes and open areas with great views. This stage also includes a hike to the plateau of Hardangervidda National Park.
The final stage starts with a train ride to Finse and a great hike across the St. Paul pass in Hallingskarvet National Park. From here you can witness the fantastic view to the glacier Hardangerjøkul, before moving across the Aurlandsfjellet Mountain, and rounding up the tour with a hike down the spectacular Aurlandsdalen Valley.
For more information and booking, please contact Fjellferie.
2. Gol Mountain – Jostedalsbreen Glacier - the Hardangerfjord – Geilo
Experience an 11-day round trip with your own or rented car, exploring some of the best hiking areas in Norway.
Your accommodation on the tour can be in either chalets, apartments, or in hotels with breakfast included. From each destination you can go on suggested hikes or excursions, or just relax in the beautiful surroundings.
The first stage offers two nights at Golsfjellet Mountain in Hallingdal. From here you can go on a excursion to the south wall of Jotunheimen, or choose to go hiking in the beautiful scenery on Golsfjellet along good and well-marked paths.
Next stop is Jølster, by the Jostedalsbreen Glacier National Park. Here you will spend three nights with possible visits to Geiranger and the West Cape. The three- to six-hour walk to the magnificent glacier is fantastic. Why not join a real glacier hike?
From Jølster you move on to the Hardangerfjord where you will be staying for two nights. Here the stunning contrasts of steep mountains and narrow fjords await you. You can also visit the Folgefonna Glacier, and even experience the city of Bergen. Furthermore, you do not want to miss out on the five- to six-hour hike to Håsete Summer Farm with its panoramic fjord view.
You will round up the tour with two nights in Geilo. Excursions from Geilo can either go to Finse or the wild animal park Langedrag. The three- to six-hour hike to either Hallingskarvet or Hardangervidda National Park wraps up the tour perfectly.
For more information and booking, please contact Fjellferie.