Trekking in Southern Norway

A guidebook to 10 short treks of 3-8 days in southern Norway. Covering Jotunheimen, Rondane, Dovrefjell, Trollheimen and Ryfylke, the routes showcase the spectacular scenery of Norway's mountains and fjords.The treks range from 41 to 152km (25-94 miles), although some can be linked to create longer expeditions. Most stages are graded challenging or very challenging and call for stamina, navigational skill, competence on rough terrain, scrambling ability and - in some instances - a head for heights. 1:200,000 Norwegian Kartverket mapping and elevation profile for each route stage GPX files available for download Information on Norway's excellent network of mountain huts, including hut listings Local transport details All the information you need to plan and prepare for your trek

Summary

Guidebook describing 10 short treks in southern Norway, plus a handful of variants. The hut-to-hut routes, of 3 to 8 days, cover Jotunheimen, Rondane, Dovrefjell, Trollheimen and Ryfylke, and an ascent of Galdhopiggen, Norway and #039;s highest peak at 2469m, is included. Suitable for competent hikers with experience of navigation and mountain weather.

Product details

• Authors: Ute Koninx
• Publisher: Cicerone Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.01.2021
• EAN: 9781852849757
• ISBN: 978-1-85284-975-7
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 115 mm x 172 mm x 16 mm
• Series: GUIDES
• Subjects: Travel > Sports and active travel > Europe; Walking, hiking, trekking, SPORTS & RECREATION / Hiking, Norway, TRAVEL / Special Interest / Hikes & Walks, Travel guides: activity holidays, Travel guides: routes and ways, TRAVEL / Europe / Nordic Countries / General, Travel guides: activity holidays / active holidays