Norway's most unique hiking experiences
1. Tømmerrenna Timber slide
Hike an authentic and historictimber slide in Vennesla, Southern Norway!
The old timber structure was used to float logs from the forest down to the river, but has been converted into a unique trail that takes you through tunnels and across suspension bridges, all in beautiful nature.
The walk lasts about 2 hours and is perfect for all ages and seasons. The hike is easy, as you mostly walk on the log flume itself.
2. The Flørli stairs
Challenge yourself and hike up the world’s longest wooden staircase, with its 4,444 steps, reaching an elevation of 750 metres above sea level. On the way up, you’ll enjoy jaw-dropping views of the Lysefjord in the Stavanger region.
Flørli is a demanding 6-kilometre trek, which takes about 4 hours in total (round trip). It is not recommended to descend the staircase.
3. Walk on water
Fetsund Lenser isa national heritage monument, timber rafting museum, and nature centre set on the Glomma river near Lillestrøm, Eastern Norway.
It is Norway's only preserved timber sorting facility.
It extends approximately 2.3 kilometres along the river and looks like a floating pavement. You can virtually walk on water! There is also a café and a swimming area.
4. The treetop walk
Take a stroll through a forest 15 metres above the ground!
Tretoppveien, the treetop walk, is part of Hamaren Activity Park and is a trail in Fyresdal that is universally designed and suitable for pedestrians, cyclists, prams, and wheelchairs.
Follow the 1 km-long wooden boardwalk that goes all the way to Klokkarhamaren, where the trail ends in a viewing circle!
5. The power of a pilgrimage
Walk through Norwegian culture, learn about Nordic history, and take part in an ancient European tradition. Regardless of your spirituality, a pilgrimage is a journey in more sense than one.
You will findpilgrim paths in many parts of Norway, but the most popular are the nine St. Olav Ways, all of which lead to the majestic Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim.
6. The Saboteurs' Trail
Walk the same route the saboteurs did when carrying out one of the most important missions of the Second World War.
The Saboteurs' Trail is a famous 8-kilometre trail that starts at Rjukan Fjellstue and ends at the Vemork power plant.
You can easily walk the route by yourself. The trail is well-marked, and there are plaques along the way that tell the story of the daring sabotage mission. You can also take a guided tour in the summer.
7. Start your hike inside a mountain
About 40 minutes away from the Vemork power plant lies Gaustabanen – a funicular inside Mount Gausta in Rjukan. It's the only one of its kind in Northern Europe.
A tiny tram transports you inside the mountain, before you transfer to a shuttle line that runs upwards at an angle of 39 degrees for 1,045 meters to a height of 1,800 meters above sea level.
Gaustabanen makes Mount Gaustatoppen accessible to everyone, regardless of age and fitness level.
Enjoy one of Norway's most beautiful views at the top!
You can, of course, hike either one or both ways if you prefer.
8. Tunnel hiking in Træna
Sanna island in Træna in Northern Norway is known as “the island with the mythical mountains”.
Sanna boasts high mountain peaks, white beaches, mystical caves, and excellent hiking trails.
Gompen is the highest peak on Sanna that can be reached without climbing equipment, and the only one with a 2-km-long road all the way to the top.
The road takes you through a 300-metre long tunnel. It's dark, so bring a flashlight!
9. Hike across Norway in just one day
Yes, it's really possible!
Start off with a scenic train journey on the Ofotbanen Railway or a bus ride from the Arctic city of Narvik to the Swedish border, where you disembark at Bjørnfjell Station.
From there, follow the old Navvies' Road alone or with a local guide. The 15-kilometre-long trip winds through wild, dramatic and remote landscapes, all the way down to Rombaksbotn by the Ofotfjord. The best way to return to Narvik is to hike 6.3 km (approximately 2–3 hours) from Rombaksbotn to Katterat Station, where you can catch a train back to Narvik. Note that train service is limited, with only 1–2 departures per day during the summer season.
10. Hike Norway's highest mountain
See Norway from the 2,469 metre peak of Galdhøpiggen!
This is the tallest mountain in Norway, as well as the highest in Northern Europe.
The shortest and most popular hiking route starts at the Juvasshytta mountain lodge. Note that and you must go with a guide, as you cross a glacier on the way.
11. Walk behind a waterfall
Have you ever wondered what's behind a majestic waterfall?
Find out by hiking to the Storfossen waterfall in Geiranger, part of the national scenic hike Fosseråsa or by visiting the Steindalsfossen waterfall in Hardanger!
12. Oslo's harbour promenade
Is this the world's most beautiful harbour promenade? Take a walk along Havnepromenaden, which takes you between east and west, along the Oslofjord.
An urban adventure unlike any other: soothing nature combined with world-class architecture and culture, and delicious food.
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