Femundsmarka offers a wide variety of beautiful trails in wild and rugged terrain. Here, you will find everything from multi-day cabin to cabin treks to summit hikes with stunning views. In this article, we have highlighted 9 trips you can try on your next adventure to Femundsmarka.
Published: June 19, 2026
Inspiration
Harrytur on foot - Svukuriset to Grövelsjön Mountain Station
Distance: 46.8 km Duration: 2 days Difficulty: Medium Starting point: Svukuriset Finishing point: Svukuriset
A fantastic weekend hike that takes you from Svukuriset in Norway, across the border to Sweden and the Grövelsjön Mountain Station. All DNT members receive a discount at STF cabins.
Long weekend in Femundsmarka
Type of trip: Cabin to cabin Distance: 60.8 km Duration: 4 days Difficulty: Medium Starting point: Langen Gjestegård Finishing point: Elgå (return to Langen by boat)
Enjoy peaceful days in Femundsmarka, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and let your shoulders sink. This 4-day tour allows you to fully experience the expansive wilderness that Femundsmarka is famous for.
Traversing Femundsmarka: From Tynset to Svukuriset
Type of trip: Cabin to cabin Distance: 82.8 km Duration: 6 days Difficulty: Demanding Starting point: Tynset Finishing point: Svukuriset
For a slightly different approach to exploring Femundsmarka, start at Tynset and head east. The route passes through mountain forests before opening up into the high plateau between the pyramid-like peaks of Nord-Østerdalen.
The Historical Hiking Route: Malmveien
Type of trip: Cabin to cabin Distance: 49.9 km Duration: 3 days Difficulty: Medium Starting point: Røros Finishing point: Langen Gjestegård
Malmveien is a historical hiking route stretching from Røros to Femundsmarka. This trail traverses a landscape deeply shaped by human history. The journey begins in Røros, a town with a 333-year mining heritage.
Historically, the Røros Copper Works held exclusive rights to all minerals, forests, and water within a 44-kilometer radius. However, the area also holds traces of human activity far older than the mines, including Stone Age settlements, ancient hunting pits, and Sámi cultural monuments.
An extended trek in Femundsmarka – A taste of traditional farm life
Type of trip: Cabin to cabin Distance: 99.7 km Duration: 5 days Difficulty: Demanding Starting point: Elgå Finishing point: Røros
A true long-distance trek that showcases the very best of Femundsmarka while taking you past several historic mountain cabins.
Swedish flirting in Femundsmarka
Type of trip: Cabin to cabin Distance: 124 km Duration: 6 days Difficulty: Medium Starting point: Elgå Finishing point: Elgå
Crossing over into the Swedish parts of the region offers an exciting wilderness experience through lush forest terrain. The daily stages are evenly balanced, and you will find cozy, welcoming cabins on both sides of the border.
Family-friendly bike ride to Svukuriset
Type of trip: Day trip / Bike ride Distance: 10.5 km (each way) Duration: 1 day Difficulty: Easy Starting point: Elgå Finishing point: Svukuriset
The bike ride from Elgå to the fully serviced Svukuriset cabin is perfect for cyclists of all ages, even those riding in a bike trailer. The route follows a gravel road all the way to the cabin, covering just over 10 kilometers each way.
Summit hike to Raudsjøpiggen
Type of trip: Summit hike / Ski touring Distance: 3.7 km Duration: 1 day Difficulty: Medium Starting point: Raudsjødalen (self-service DNT cabin) Finishing point: Raudsjødalen
Did you think Østerdalen was just flat and boring? Think again. Take a trip to Raudsjødalen and hike to the top of Raudsjøpiggen, sitting at 1,306 meters above sea level, for a wonderful surprise.
Summit hike to Store Svuku
Type of trip: Summit hike / Ski touring Distance: 11.5 km Duration: 5 hours Difficulty: Easy Starting point: Svukuriset Finishing point: Svukuriset
From the peak of Store Svuku, you are rewarded with a formidable, panoramic view of Lake Femunden, Femundsmarka National Park, and far out towards Rondane and Sweden.
Packing list for the summer trip
Are you wondering what to take with you on a trip in the summer mountains? DNT's packing lists contain information and tips on what you should think about before the trip.
When packing for the trip in the summer mountains, you must first and foremost think about where and when you will go. Remember that even in the middle of summer, sleet and snow can occur in the high mountains. Always bring enough hot change.
