Jotunheimen is fantastic! Here you will find an extensive trail network, a number of beautiful DNT cabins and spectacular surroundings. Choose short, family-friendly trips, demanding summit hikes or long hikes from cabin to cabin. Have a good trip!
Published: February 26, 2025
Inspiration
Mountain hike from Sognefjellet via Fannaråken down Utladalen
On this trip you get to see several natural gems in a short time: Glacier hike up to Fannaråken, lush Utladalen with Skogadalsbøen lying in the green among high mountains, Vettismorki an open mountain pasture with magnificent views of Stølsmaradalen, and Vettisfossen in all its grandeur.
From Gjendesheim to Fondsbu via the historic tourist cabins Memurubu, Gjendebu and Torfinnsbu, you walk in the footsteps of some of the most prominent personalities in Norwegian mountain history. In this area, a number of pioneers in outdoor life, mountain sports, literature and music have been inspired – and left their own mark.
Cabin to cabin through Jotunheimen, from north to south
Duration: 4 days. Starter: Leirvassbu Exiting: The Village
Great cabin to cabin trip that goes through Jotunheimen, from north to south. The trip starts among high mountain peaks at Leirvassbu and ends down at Fondsbu at sparkling Bygdin.
5 days round trip north of Jotunheimen via Besseggen
This is a spectacular hut to hut hike that goes among high peaks, beautiful mountain lakes and over legendary Besseggen.
Round trip through the Gjende Alps from the village
Duration: 5 days. Starter: Bygdin Ends: Bygdin
Gjendepene - the mountain massif between the two large mountain lakes - Gjende and Bygdin - is the playground of all mountain anglers. The peaks are not the goal of this trip, but here you have many opportunities for detours!
Child-friendly tour in Jotunheimen
Length: 63.3 km Duration: 3 days. Grading: Medium Start: Gjendesheim Finisher: Gjendesheim
This is a child-friendly trip that takes you and your family through the spectacular mountains of Jotunheimen. Here you can easily combine the trip with great boat trips over Gjende and Bygdin.
This trip is perfect for those who want to experience majestic Jotunheimen in one weekend. Along the trail you can admire spectacular peaks, deep valleys and the beautiful lakes Gjende and Bygdin.
Cabin trip up and down beautiful Utladalen
Distance: 34.7 km Time: 3 days
Experience the magic of Utladalen – a natural gem in Norway's wilderness! Here you will find magnificent mountains, cascading waterfalls and an overwhelming green vegetation that sets the framework for fantastic nature experiences.
Among Norway's highest mountain peaks, fascinating glaciers, deep valleys and roaring rivers, you will find T-marked trails that lead you from cabin to cabin.
This is a perfect weekend trip for those who want to experience the tenderloin of Jotunheimen in a couple of days.
3 days round trip from Sognefjellshytta via Fannaråken and Utladalen
Distance: 69.2 km Time: 3 days
This is one of the most beautiful round trips you can experience in Jotunheimen. The trip takes you up to Norway's highest reclining tourist cabin, Fannaråkhytta, down through the Emperor's Pass to Skogadalsbøen and up one of the most beautiful valleys in the country Utladalen.
Useful links
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