Rondane and Dovre are popular hiking areas, with their steep peaks, lush valleys and unique landscapes. The areas have a well-developed trail network, valet and self-service cabins and spectacular summit hikes. In this article, we have collected a number of classic tours in Rondane and Dovre.
Published: March 04, 2025
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The triangle in Rondane
Length: 60 km Duration: 4 days. Gradient: Medium Starting: One of the cabins in the triangle Exiting: Same cabin as a starting point
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.
Cabin to cabin via Snøhetta from Kongsvold
Length: 42.6 km Duration: 2 days Gradient: Demanding Starter: Kongsvold Exiting: Kongsvold
A great weekend trip for those who want to experience Dovrefjell and Snøhetta.
5 day cabin trip through Rondane
Length: 66.5 km Duration: 5 days Gradient: Demanding Start: Straumbu/Bjørnhollia Finishing: Hjerkinn station
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.
Rondane lengthwise
Length: 56.1 km Duration: 4 days Grading: Medium Starter: Hjerkinn Exiting: Whey Eater
The classic from Hjerkinn to Mysuseter goes through most of the habitats in Rondane. Through lush valleys, rocks and scree, with a view of the characteristic, round roundabouts.
Long trip from Rondvassbu in Rondane to Snøheim in Dovre
Length: 128.3 km Duration: 6 days Gradient: Demanding Starter: Rondvassbu Finishing: Snøheim
This is a long but spectacular hike that takes you from Rondane National Park to Dovre. The trip ends with a trip up to Snøhetta where a fantastic view awaits.
Rondane from north to south
Length: 108 km Duration: 6 days Gradient: Medium Starter: Hjerkinn Finishing: Venabu
Walk from Hjerkinn and approach Rondane's great peaks day by day, including through Dørålglupen, called by many "The Gate to Rondane". Then the trip continues among the majestic peaks and out on the other side, down towards soft paths at Ringebu.
Rondvassbu to Bjørnhollia via Rondeslottet
Length: 17 km Duration: 1 day Grading: Extra demanding: Start: Rondvassbu Exiting: Bjørnhollia
Rondane's highest peak provides a great view of the Rondane massif. The summit is relatively easy to access for most people from Rondvassbu, but it is also possible to hike to the top from Bjørnhollia. If you are extra fit, and fancy a long trip, you can walk from Rondvassbu, over the top, down to Langglupdalen and on to Bjørnhollia - or vice versa.
DNT cabins in Rondane
The route network in Rondane is well developed with several serviced and self-service cabins. DNT has 8 cabins, of which three are staffed, and five are self-service.
Rondane is beautifully located between Lillehammer and Dovre. This means that you have many options when you need to find transport and public transport for your trips to Rondane. In this article, you will get an overview of the most used and easily accessible places to start your trip into Rondane.
