Dovrefjell and Sunndalsfjella offer a variety of terrain for mountain hiking, from accessible viewpoints near the main highway to established high-mountain trails. The trail network is managed to accommodate different experience levels, ranging from straightforward day hikes to more physically demanding routes.
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
Starting point: Snøheim Altitude: 2286 m Distance: 6 km one way Grading: Demanding
Snøhetta is Norway's highest peak outside the Jotunheimen range. To protect the surrounding wildlife habitat, hikers are required to stay strictly on the heavily marked, main highway-trail leading from Snøheim Turisthytte to the summit.
Mehø – An Accessible Viewpoint
Starting Point: Furuhauglie Elevation: 1,271 m above sea level Distance: 6.4 km round trip Difficulty: Medium
Mehø (1271 masl) is a small and easily accessible mountain peak a short distance from the E6 over Dovrefjell. From the top, you can see into Dovre National Park, Fokstumyra Nature Reserve and further into Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park, with Snøhetta (2286 masl) as an eye-catcher on good weather days.
