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Embark on an unforgettable trekking adventure through the breathtaking mountains and fjords of southern Norway with 10 of southern Norway’s most rewarding short treks, ranging from 3 to 8 days (41–152km), with options to link routes for longer expeditions. Explore Norway’s highest peaks, deep fjords, and vast wilderness south of Trondheim. Whether you’re an experienced trekker or looking for your next big challenge, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook takes you deep into Norway’s most renowned hiking regions, including Jotunheimen, Rondane, Dovrefjell, Trollheimen, and Ryfylke. Each trek is divided into manageable daily stages and features awe-inspiring highlights, from the world-famous Besseggen ridge and the iconic Kjeragbolten to the 4444-step Flørli staircase and the majestic summits of Galdhøpiggen and Glittertinden. Experience hiking highlights including challenging scrambles, exhilarating vertigo hikes, and the remarkable hospitality of Norway’s mountain huts, set amidst some of Europe’s most pristine natural beauty.Benefit from detailed 1:200,000 Norwegian Kartverket mapping, stage-by-stage elevation profiles, downloadable GPX files, and up-to-date route descriptions, ensuring confident planning and navigation across southern Norway’s demanding and varied terrain.Choose from suggested itineraries for different durations and abilities, with expert advice on combining routes, using Norway’s excellent public transport, and making the most of the short but magical hiking season from mid-July to late September.Find comprehensive listings for mountain huts and lodges, along with tips on booking, packing essentials, safety, weather, and what to expect from hut-to-hut life in Norway’s mountains.Get invaluable guidance on the skills required for these routes, including navigation, stamina, and a head for heights, plus practical advice on gear, weather preparedness, and enjoying the unique camaraderie of the southern Norwegian outdoors. Plan your hiking adventure in southern Norway with confidence, and experience the wild beauty of fjords, peaks, and mountain hospitality with this definitive Cicerone guidebook.

A guidebook to 10 short treks of 3–8 days in southern Norway. Covering Jotunheimen, Rondane, Dovrefjell, Trollheimen and Ryfylke, the routes showcase the spectacular scenery of Norway’s mountains and fjords.

The treks range from 41 to 152km (25–94 miles), although some can be linked to create longer expeditions. Most stages are graded challenging or very challenging and call for stamina, navigational skill, competence on rough terrain, scrambling ability and – in some instances – a head for heights.

1:200,000 Norwegian Kartverket mapping and elevation profile for each route stage GPX files available for download Information on Norway’s excellent network of mountain huts, including hut listings Local transport details All the information you need to plan and prepare for your trek