Rondane National Park, with its majestic peaks and beautiful landscapes, is a paradise for nature and outdoor lovers. Whether you are an experienced mountain hiker or beginner, want to go on a cycling holiday or enjoy days at a cabin, there is something for everyone in Rondane. Here is our guide to some of the most beautiful experiences, hikes and cabins in Norway's oldest national park.
Published: March 04, 2025
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Walk the classic in Rondane
Type of trip: Cabin to cabin Gradient: Medium
If you have four to five days at your disposal, and want to experience Norway's first national park, you should try this classic round trip through Rondane. The trip takes you around Rondane's largest connected mountain section separated by Rondvatnet, Illmanndalen and Langglupdalen.
This bike tour is primarily intended to make access to Rondvassbu and all the goodies in Rondane even easier, but is also suitable as an easy day trip or overnight trip in itself. Rondvassbu has plenty of food, and Rondvatnet has plenty of fish!
Tour de Dovre is an absolutely fantastic bike ride in the mountains! Although the name suggests that this fantastic bike ride goes on Dovrefjell, it is actually the case that the trip goes between three national parks, including into Rondane. On this tour, you cycle through one of Norway's perhaps most beautiful mountain valleys; Grimsdalen.
Høgronden (2118 masl) has a spectacular view, and is one of the peaks in Rondane that you can reach relatively easily on a day trip from Bjørnhollia tourist cabin. The trip is suitable for those who are in good shape and want a real summit trip, without it being scary. There are no thin edges to be crossed here. But the hike is quite long and steep, so you should have practiced a little in advance. A good piece of advice is to stay at Bjørnhollia for a few days and go for a couple of shorter walks the days before.
From Høgronden you get a magical 360 degree view of Rondane
Fishing in Grimsa and Stortvatnet at Grimsdalshytta
Type of trip: Fishing trip
Grimsdalen, which is located between Rondane and Dovre National Parks, is known for its beautiful nature and good fishing opportunities. The valley is crossed by the Grimsa River, which winds its way through a landscape of vibrant mountain pastures and beautiful mountain peaks. This river is known for its population of trout, which makes the area popular among fishing enthusiasts.
Grimsa is known for good fishing and is an activity that suits the whole family
Explore Villmanndalen (Skjerdalen) from Bjørnhollia
Type of trip: Hike Grading: Easy
Skjerdalen/Villmanndalen is one of many gorges that were formed when the ice in the inland melted 10-14,000 years ago. This is an exciting and fun hike, through narrow gorges and ravines with lush vegetation. There is a marked path through the entire canyon and you are "surrounded" by 20-30 meter high rock walls on each side. Here you can see flowers that you won't find anywhere else in the mountains. The trip takes three hours back and forth, and is suitable for all ages.
Experience the splendor of Rondane on a five-day hike from cabin to cabin. This demanding hike stretches over 66.5 km in varied terrain and takes you through large parts of Norway's oldest National Park Rondane.
