Hiking in Norway - North

Experience the remote beauty of northern Norway with this guidebook to five multi-day hikes above the Arctic Circle. From the dramatic island landscapes of the Lofoten Long Crossing to the open tundra of the Finnmarksvidda, these trails showcase the mountains, fjords, and wilderness that define the northernmost reaches of Europe. Hike across rugged peaks, follow reindeer migration routes, and explore wild landscapes that are at their best in the brief subarctic summer. Suitable for experienced hikers and backpackers with good fitness, the routes range from 48–165km (30–103 miles) and take between 4 and 10 days to complete. The five included treks – the Lofoten Long Crossing, the Mountains of Narvik, the Mountains of Ofotfjorden, the Troms Border Trail, and Finnmarksvidda – offer a variety of landscapes and challenges, some crossing into Sweden or Finland. Access is straightforward via public transport, with accommodation ranging from DNT huts and campsites to opportunities for wild camping. Detailed, stage-by-stage descriptions for five multi-day northern Norway hikes, from the Lofoten Long Crossing to FinnmarksviddaClear directions supported by 1:100,000 maps for each stage, with 1:500,000 overview maps to help plan multi-day treksRoute summary tables, stage facilities planner, and accommodation listings for DNT huts, campsites and wild-camp locationsPractical information on transport, refreshments, and logistics for accessing remote Norwegian trails by bus or ferryAlternative itineraries where relevant, allowing flexibility in distance or route for each trekAdvice on planning for conditions, including snow at elevation, brief subarctic summer, and navigation in remote terrainDownloadable GPX files for all five routes to support digital navigation on GPS devices or smartphones Plan your northern Norway adventure with confidence and experience the dramatic fjords, mountains, islands, and tundra of Europe’s Arctic frontier with this essential hiking guidebook.