Rondane and Dovrefjell are popular regions for multi-day hiking, characterized by alpine terrain, valleys, and distinct landscapes. Both areas feature a well-developed trail network with a combination of staffed lodges and self-service cabins, providing access to multiple summits.
The Rondane Triangle (Trekanten)
Distance: 60 km Duration: 4 days Difficulty: Medium Starting / Finishing Point: Any cabin along the loop (Rondvassbu, Bjørnhollia, or Dørålseter)
For hikers with four to five days available, this classic circuit offers an ideal introduction to Norway’s oldest national park. The route loops around Rondane’s largest contiguous mountain massif, framed by the distinct glacial valleys of Illmanndalen, Langglupdalen, and the Rondvatnet lake.
5-Day Traversel through Rondane
Distance: 66.5 km Duration: 5 days Difficulty: Demanding Starting Point: Straumbu / Bjørnhollia Finishing Point: Hjerkinn Station
This multi-day trek spans 66.5 km of varied terrain, allowing hikers to experience the diverse topography of the national park. The demanding route crosses through major sections of the protected area, requiring good physical conditioning and proper mountain gear.
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
Circuit via Bjørnhollia and Rondvassbu (Weekend Itinerary)
Distance: 45.6 km Duration: 3 days Difficulty: Medium Starting / Finishing Point: Spranget
This three-day loop is well-suited for a weekend itinerary, providing a comprehensive route through the core areas of the national park within a limited timeframe.
DNT cabins in Rondane
The trail network in Rondane is well-established, featuring both serviced and self-service cabins. DNT operates eight cabins in the area: three are staffed (serviced), and five are self-service.
Rondane is situated geographically between Lillehammer and Dovre, making the region highly accessible via various modes of public and private transportation. This section provides an overview of the primary transit hubs and trailheads used to access the national park.
In many mountain areas in southern Norway, you can encounter wild reindeer. Both hikers and wild reindeer love to hike, and we often use the same areas. But the wild reindeer are vulnerable to disturbances and need peace. It is therefore important that we pay attention when we are on a trip. Read more about how to take wild reindeer into account here.
