Norwegian mountain holidays are growing in popularity every year. Here, we present five varied hikes in the Sylan area that will guarantee memories for a lifetime.
From easy-going weekend loops through beautiful landscapes—like the Ramfjellet Round and The Sylan Triangle—to more demanding wilderness adventures like Around Sylan, The Syl Massif Loop, and the week-long Norway Across expedition, these routes all offer spectacular nature experiences on the border of Norway and Sweden, complete with overnight stays in idyllic mountain cabins.
The Sylan Diamond (Sylan-diamanten)
3-4 days
This trek is perfect for hikers and trail runners who love long daily stages and spending full days immersed in wild, pristine alpine nature. The route connects four beautiful mountain cabins, two of which are fully staffed during the main season.
This is a highly flexible network of well-marked trails, allowing you to easily customize the length and direction of your loop.
Discover a completely different kind of mountain vacation by exploring the landscape from a new perspective. Circling the base of a massif rather than climbing its peaks has become an increasingly popular way to experience the mountains.
This pleasant multi-day loop takes you deep into the heart of Skarvan and Roltdalen National Park, an expansive and untouched area of forests and peaks. Starting and ending at the Bjørneggen cabin in Meråker, this accessible hike winds through a varied landscape rich in cultural heritage, offering a cozy and welcoming atmosphere at both Schulzhytta and Ramsjøhytta.
This classic multi-day trek offers unforgettable experiences as you circle the spectacular Sylan massif. The hike takes you through a breathtaking landscape, with the dramatic peaks, glaciers, and steep ridges of the massif constantly in view.
Along the way, you will experience a wonderful blend of traditional Norwegian mountain farming culture at the cabins and classic Swedish alpine traditions at the mountain stations. While many hikers choose to start at Storulvån on the Swedish side, Nedalshytta is an equally excellent starting point.
Walk through the very heart of Sylan in a beautifully varied terrain, surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Sylan massif. This route allows you to experience this iconic mountain range from both the Norwegian and Swedish sides of the border.
The trail connects Nedalshytta and Storerikvollen on the Norwegian side with the Sylarna Mountain Station in Sweden. If you have yet to experience the unique charm of the Sylan mountains, this is the perfect introductory trip.
Sylan offers an expedition experience unlike any other mountain range in Scandinavia. On this trek, you can cross the entire width of Norway along the 63rd parallel north, starting at the fjord in Stjørdal and ending right at the Swedish border in Tydal.
The official Norway Across tour follows the Norwegian Trekking Association's (DNT) marked trails, with overnight stays at a mix of staffed and self-service cabins. Although it is a demanding multi-day trek, the network of cabins means you can leave your tent, sleeping bag, and heavy food supplies at home.
