In Breheimen, which for many is an unknown hiking area, you will find a number of fantastic hikes. Whether you are looking for short summit hikes with beautiful views or longer trips from cabin to cabin. The area is wild, beautiful and spectacular, so we highly recommend a trip to Breheimen.
Published: June 19, 2026
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Four-day round hike in Breheimen
Type: Cabin to cabin hike Distance: 73.7 km Duration: 4 days Difficulty: Demanding Start and finish: Sota Sæter
This challenging round hike is perfect for those who want to explore one of Norway’s most overlooked mountain regions. The route takes you through remote wilderness where you may go days without seeing other hikers, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the tranquillity of nature.
Follow these tips when traveling in mountainous areas with wild reindeer:
Follow marked trails
Stay still if you see wild reindeer, so that they can move away undisturbed
Use binoculars and keep your distance
Keep dogs on a leash
Stay low in the terrain and move in the wind so that the animals do not get the smell from you
Keep an eye on the dog and follow the rules on leashing
From fjord to mountain - Lustrafjord to Nørdstedalseter
Type: Cabin to cabin hike Distance: 60.5 km Duration: 5 days Difficulty: Extra demanding Start: Navarsete Finish: Nørdstedalseter
This hike showcases some of the very best of Norwegian nature. Starting beside the Lustrafjord and ending in Breheimen National Park, the route takes you from lush fjord landscapes to rugged high-mountain terrain.
SignaTUR MASSIV: Stage 1: Breheimen
Type: Cabin to cabin hike Distance: 46.2 km Duration: 2 days Difficulty: Demanding Start: Sota Sæter Finish: Sognefjellshytta
The first stage of the SignaTUR MASSIV route begins at Sota Sæter and crosses the impressive Fortundalsbreen glacier before continuing to Nørdstedalseter and Sognefjellshytta. Over two demanding days, you will experience some of Breheimen’s most dramatic mountain scenery.
Mountain hike from Lustrafjord to Mørkridsdalen
Type: Cabin to cabin hike Distance: 41.2 km Duration: 4 days Difficulty: Demanding Start: Navarsete Finish: Mørkridsdalen
This beautiful route climbs from the shores of Lustrafjord into the mountains of Breheimen before descending through the spectacular and lush Mørkridsdalen valley.
Round hike to hidden DNT cabins in Breheimen
Type: Cabin to cabin hike Distance: 49.2 km Duration: 4 days Difficulty: Demanding Start and finish: Sota Sæter
Breheimen is often described as a quieter, wilder version of Jotunheimen. This route takes you to some of DNT’s least-visited cabins, including Slæom and Skridulaupen, offering a truly authentic wilderness experience.
Family-friendly cabin hike in Breheimen
Type: Cabin to cabin hike Distance: 28.4 km Duration: 2 days Difficulty: Moderate Start and finish: Sota Sæter
A great introduction to cabin to cabin hiking for families. Starting at the charming mountain lodge Sota Sæter, the route leads to the welcoming self-service cabin Slæom through beautiful mountain landscapes.
The Kamperhamrane Route - A Historical trail
Type: Cabin to cabin hike Distance: 32.2 km Duration: 2 days Difficulty: Demanding Start: Sunndalsseter Finish: Framruste
This historic route follows an ancient travel corridor from Sunndalen in Oppstryn through Rauddalen and across the steep mountain section known as Kamperhamrane. Along the way, you will pass centuries-old stone steps and large cairns that have guided travellers through the mountains for generations.
Outdoor life is more popular than ever, and more of us are heading out to experience nature, whether on day trips or overnight stays in tents and hammocks. But do you really know the "rules of the woods"? What exactly does the Right of Public Access entail? Are you allowed to swim from private piers?
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