Best Hikes in Norway

Easy

Vettakollen Viewpoint

Oslo, Oslo

A quick, metro-accessible Oslo viewpoint walk with city, Holmenkollen and fjord views.

⏱ About 1.5 hours📏 3.7 km round trip⛰ 220 m

Easy

Fløyen

Bergen, Vestland

Bergen's most iconic viewpoint with easy forest walks at the summit.

⏱ 30 minutes to a half day, depending on the chosen walk📏 Variable: short summit loops to longer mountain routes⛰ 320 m from the city centre if walking

Easy

Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall

Bergen, Vestland

Walk behind a 50-metre Hardanger waterfall on a quick, family-friendly stop near Norheimsund.

⏱ 30 minutes📏 0.5 km⛰ Minimal (waterfall drop: 50 m)

Expert

Romsdalshorn

Romsdalen, Møre og Romsdal

A guided alpine climb from Vengedalen, with rope-protected grade 3+ to 4+ terrain and a rappelled descent from Romsdalen’s iconic horn.

⏱ 6-8 hours with a guide📏 Route-dependent alpine climb; not a measured hiking trail⛰ 1,550 m summit

Hard

Fannaråki

Jotunheimen, Vestland

A demanding 2,068-metre Jotunheimen summit with Norway's highest tourist lodge and glacier views.

⏱ 8-12 hours return📏 16 km return⛰ 1200 m

Hard

Snøhetta

Dovrefjell, Innlandet

A demanding 12 km return from Snøheim to Snøhetta's 2,286 m Stortoppen, with 823 m ascent, boulder terrain and seasonal shuttle access.

⏱ About 6 hours📏 12 km⛰ 823 m

Moderate

Keipen from Drageskaret

Sunnmøre, Møre og Romsdal

A marked 8.7 km mountain walk from Drageskaret to a 410 m viewpoint above Gursken.

⏱ About 3 hours📏 8.7 km round trip⛰ 328 m

Easy

Runde Island Cliffs

Runde, Møre og Romsdal

A 4.5 km return from Goksøyra to Runde's protected seabird cliffs, with a steep opening climb and exposed, boggy moorland.

⏱ 2-3 hours📏 About 4.5 km round trip⛰ 200-300 m

Expert

Svolværgeita

Lofoten, Nordland

A technical 4+/5 multi-pitch climb above Svolvær, normally done with a certified guide via the Djeveltrappa approach.

⏱ About 4-5 hours with a guide📏 Approach and technical climb; walking distance varies⛰ 355 m summit elevation

Easy

Bondhusdalen

Hardanger, Vestland

An easy 5 km return on the historic Isveien to Bondhusvatnet, with glacier views and important drinking-water and hazard rules.

⏱ About 2 hours📏 5 km round trip⛰ 135 m

Moderate

Folgefonna Glacier Hike

Hardanger, Vestland

A 5–6 hour guided Blue Ice Hike on Juklavassbreen, with glacier equipment and safety instruction included.

⏱ 5-6 hours📏 5-6 km⛰ 300-400 m

Hard

Saksa

Sunnmøre, Møre og Romsdal

A steep 950-metre ascent from Urke to Saksa's south summit, with stone steps and huge Hjørundfjord views.

⏱ A full day; 4 hours 5 minutes one way📏 7 km return⛰ 950 m

Hard

Urkeegga

Sunnmøre, Møre og Romsdal

A demanding 9.5 km Urke ridge loop via Maudekollen, Klokksegga and the Egilbu shelter.

⏱ About 5 hours📏 About 9.5 km loop⛰ 996 m

Moderate

Gunnarråsa Hjørundfjord Viewpoint

Sunnmøre, Møre og Romsdal

A short, steep 2.8 km return from Sæbø to Gunnarråsa’s 370 m Hjørundfjord viewpoint, with shelter and wide alpine-fjord views.

⏱ 1.5-2 hours return📏 About 2.8 km round trip⛰ 370 m

Moderate

Månafossen

Rogaland, Rogaland

An 800 m return climb from Eikeskog to prepared viewpoints across the gorge from Månafossen's 92 m free fall.

⏱ About 1 hour📏 About 800 m round trip to the viewpoint⛰ About 100 m

Easy

Stokkelandsvannet Loop

Rogaland, Rogaland

A flat 4 km lake circuit in Sandnes, with gravel paths, benches, wetlands and a birdwatching tower.

⏱ About 1 hour📏 About 4 km loop⛰ Minimal

Hard

Stoltzekleiven

Bergen, Vestland

Bergen's 908-step staircase: 30 intense minutes from Fjellveien to Sandviksfjellet views.

⏱ About 30 minutes up📏 0.9 km one way⛰ 315 m

Moderate

Vettisfossen

Jotunheimen, Vestland

A 12.3 km Utladalen walk to Norway's highest free, unregulated waterfall.

⏱ About 4 hours📏 12.3 km⛰ 285 m

Easy

Utladalen Valley Trail

Jotunheimen, Vestland

An easier 10 km Hjelle–Vetti valley return beneath Utladalen's waterfalls and Jotunheimen peaks.

⏱ About 3.5 hours📏 10 km⛰ 245 m

Moderate

Offersøykammen

Lofoten, Nordland

A short but steep 436-metre Lofoten summit above Nappstraumen, best for confident walkers.

⏱ About 2.5 hours📏 3.4 km return⛰ 425 m

Moderate

Mostfjellet, Sjusjøen

Sjusjøen, Innlandet

A marked 6.7 km Sjusjøen hike over Sollifjellet to Mostfjellet, with an optional longer loop via Gulbrandtjernet.

⏱ 2 hours📏 6.7 km return⛰ 188 m

Easy

Nevelfjell

Sjusjøen, Innlandet

A gentle 6.5 km highland circuit over Slåsæterfjellet to Nevelfjell, with views toward Jotunheimen and Rondane.

⏱ About 2 hours for the Slåsæterfjellet–Nevelfjell circuit📏 About 6.5 km round trip⛰ About 186 m on the Ilsetra circuit

Hard

Blånebba

Romsdalen, Møre og Romsdal

A demanding 10.4 km return from Venjedalssetra to Blånebba, gaining 975 m before an exposed summit ridge above Romsdalen.

⏱ Allow 5-7 hours for the return hike📏 About 10.4 km round trip⛰ About 975 m

Easy

Litlefjellet

Romsdalen, Møre og Romsdal

A quick Vengedalen plateau walk with Trollveggen, Romsdalshorn and Romsdal fjord views.

⏱ About 1 hour return📏 About 2 km return⛰ 140 m

Hard

Skåla

Nordfjord, Vestland

A demanding fjord-to-summit day from Tjugen to Skålatårnet and Skålabu at 1,848 m.

⏱ 8-10 hours📏 16 km⛰ 1800 m

Moderate

Tretopper’n on Lifjell

Telemark, Telemark

A 5.5 km blue-marked circuit from Jønnbu over Anebunatten, Krintofjellet and Bøkstulnatten on Lifjell.

⏱ About 2 hours📏 5.5 km loop⛰ 175 m from Jønnbu to the highest point

Moderate

Preikestolen

Lysefjord, Rogaland

An 8 km mountain hike to the unprotected Preikestolen plateau, 604 m above Lysefjorden, with 500 m of total ascent.

⏱ Around 4 hours📏 8 km⛰ 500 m

Hard

Kjerag

Lysefjord, Rogaland

A demanding 11 km return over three steep, chain-assisted hills to Nesatind and the optional Kjeragbolten viewpoint above Lysefjorden.

⏱ 5-6 hours (allow longer in poor conditions)📏 11 km⛰ 750 m

Hard

Trolltunga

Hardanger, Vestland

A very demanding Trolltunga day hike: 27 km from P2 Skjeggedal, or a seasonal 20 km option from P3 Mågelitopp.

⏱ 8-12 hours from P2 Skjeggedal📏 27 km⛰ 800 m

Hard

Besseggen

Jotunheimen, Innlandet

Norway's most famous ridge hike with dramatic views of turquoise Gjende and deep-blue Bessvatnet.

⏱ Around 8 hours📏 13.7 km⛰ 1020 m

Hard

Romsdalseggen

Romsdalen, Møre og Romsdal

A demanding 10 km point-to-point ridge above Åndalsnes, with exposed scrambling, roughly 960–970 m ascent and a seasonal approach bus.

⏱ 5-8 hours📏 10 km⛰ About 960-970 m

Moderate

Gaustatoppen

Rjukan, Telemark

A marked Stavsro summit route with rocky upper terrain, a staffed cabin and far-reaching views.

⏱ About 5-7 hours return📏 About 8.6 km return⛰ About 710 m

Hard

Galdhøpiggen

Jotunheimen, Innlandet

Norway's highest peak: a demanding, glacier-free 12 km summit day from Spiterstulen, or a separately guided glacier route from Juvasshytta.

⏱ About 9 hours📏 12 km round trip⛰ about 1,478 m total ascent

Moderate

Reinebringen

Lofoten, Nordland

An iconic but steep 2 km Lofoten climb on Sherpa stairs, from Reine outer harbour to an exposed 484 m viewpoint.

⏱ 1-2 hours for the stairs, plus the harbour approach📏 2 km stair route, plus 3.8 km from outer-harbour parking⛰ 450 m

Hard

Segla

Senja, Troms

A steep, exposed climb from Fjordgård to Senja’s iconic summit above Mefjorden.

⏱ About 3.5 hours📏 4.6 km return⛰ 588 m

Moderate

Ryten

Lofoten, Nordland

A 7 km return over open terrain to Ryten’s famed view above Kvalvika, with an optional longer descent to the beach.

⏱ 3-4 hours📏 7 km⛰ 500 m

Hard

Hesten

Senja, Troms

A steep Fjordgård climb to Senja’s classic head-on view of Segla, with exposed summit terrain.

⏱ About 3 hours📏 4.5 km loop⛰ 489 m

Easy

Briksdalsbreen

Nordfjord, Vestland

An easy 5 km return walk from Briksdal lodge to the glacier-viewing area, with summer Troll Car access available.

⏱ 1.5–2 hours📏 5 km⛰ 200 m

Moderate

Nigardsbreen

Luster, Vestland

A signposted walk to Nigardsbreen’s designated viewpoint, with a seasonal boat across Nigardsbrevatnet.

⏱ Allow at least 2 hours for the return walk to the designated viewpoint; the boat reduces the walking approach, but actual timing depends on conditions and boat availability.📏 Varies with boat use and the current location of the designated viewpoint⛰ Not specified

Easy

Vøringsfossen

Hardanger, Vestland

A short, well-secured viewpoint circuit at one of Norway's most famous waterfalls, where the river Bjoreio plunges 182 metres into the Mabodalen gorge.

⏱ Allow time to explore the viewpoints📏 Over 1 km of secured paths⛰ 65 m between Fossli and Fossatromma

Moderate

Rampestreken

Romsdalen, Møre og Romsdal

A marked Romsdalstrappa climb to a steel platform 537 m above Åndalsnes and the Romsdalsfjord.

⏱ 2-3 hours📏 3.5 km⛰ 515 m

Easy

Aksla viewpoint

Sunnmøre, Møre og Romsdal

A short, steep 418-step climb from Byparken to Fjellstua, with sweeping views over Ålesund’s Art Nouveau city and islands.

⏱ 30-45 minutes📏 1.5 km⛰ 130 m

Hard

Ulriken

Bergen, Vestland

A demanding 2 km ascent to Bergen's 643 m high point via roughly 1,400 Oppstemten steps, with Ulriksbanen as a separate option.

⏱ 1.5 hours up by Oppstemten; longer for Vidden📏 About 2 km up by Oppstemten; Vidden is a separate longer route⛰ About 540 m from the lower station

Easy

Sognsvann Loop

Oslo, Oslo

An illuminated, largely level 3.3 km circuit around Sognsvann, reached directly by Metro line 5 and equipped with accessible bathing facilities.

⏱ 1 hour📏 3.3 km⛰ Flat

Easy

Viewpoint Snøhetta

Dovrefjell, Innlandet

A 1.5 km gravel path across open Dovrefjell to the Snøhetta-designed wild reindeer pavilion at Tverrfjellet, with views toward the Snøhetta massif.

⏱ 0.5-1 hour📏 3.1 km round trip⛰ 120 m

Moderate

Fosseråsa

Sunnmøre, Møre og Romsdal

A 3.9 km waymarked climb from the Norwegian Fjord Centre through forest and farmland to Storsæterfossen, a waterfall you can walk behind on a prepared path.

⏱ 2 hours to the falls📏 3.9 km one-way (7.8 km round trip)⛰ 576 m

Hard

Dronningstien

Hardanger, Vestland

A demanding 16 km Hardangerfjord traverse between Kinsarvik and Lofthus, with pre-planned return transport essential.

⏱ 6-9 hours📏 16 km one-way⛰ 1,100 m total elevation difference

Hard

Aurlandsdalen

Aurland, Vestland

A demanding 19–20 km point-to-point valley hike from Østerbø to Vassbygdi, past gorges, waterfalls and historic farms.

⏱ 6-7 hours📏 About 19-20 km one way⛰ About 750 m descent

Moderate

Munkebu

Lofoten, Nordland

A marked, chain-assisted mountain hike from Sørvågen to the Munkebu area beneath Munken; cabin use requires advance DNT booking.

⏱ Check current route conditions and DNT booking information📏 Check current route information before travel⛰ Not specified

Easy

Kvalvika Beach

Lofoten, Nordland

A 6 km return to Lofoten’s remote Kvalvika Beach, with a steep, sometimes wet descent and no services at the shore.

⏱ About 3 hours round trip📏 6 km round trip⛰ 250 m

Hard

Festvågtind

Lofoten, Nordland

A short but relentlessly steep climb above Henningsvær on Austvågøy, gaining over 500 metres in about 1.3 kilometres to a 541-metre summit.

⏱ 2-3 hours📏 about 3 km round trip⛰ about 530 m

Moderate

Djevelporten

Lofoten, Nordland

A short but steep Sherpa-stair climb above Svolvær to the exposed Djevelporten boulder, where the marked route ends.

⏱ 3-4 hours📏 3 km round trip⛰ 590 m summit

Moderate

Keiservarden

Salten & Bodø, Nordland

A well-marked 5.5 km round trip from the Rønvikfjellet car park to Keiservarden, the 366-metre cairn above Bodø with views to the Lofoten wall.

⏱ 2-2.5 hours📏 5.5 km round trip⛰ 228 m

Easy

Torghatten

Helgeland, Nordland

A short, well-marked walk up stone steps to Torghatten's famous natural tunnel, a roughly 160-metre hole carved clean through the coastal mountain.

⏱ 1–2 hours📏 About 2.8 km round trip⛰ 100 m

Easy

Bunes Beach

Lofoten, Nordland

A ferry-dependent walk from Vindstad over Einangen to Bunessanden, one of Lofoten’s largest remote beaches.

⏱ 2-4 hours📏 5.6 km⛰ 80 m

Moderate

Måtinden

Vesterålen, Nordland

A 7.6 km return hike from Baugtuva to Måtinden's 408 m coastal summit, overlooking Høyvika, Bleik and the open Norwegian Sea.

⏱ 3-4 hours📏 7.6 km round trip⛰ about 340 m net / about 500 m total

Easy

Djevelens Tanngard (Okshornan) — Tungeneset viewpoint

Senja, Troms

See the distinctive Okshornan peaks, also known as Djevelens Tanngard, from the wheelchair-accessible Tungeneset boardwalk on Senja's National Tourist Route.

⏱ Under 1 hour📏 Short accessible boardwalk (length not published)

Hard

Rimstigen

Aurland, Vestland

A steep restored pack trail above Bakka that gains roughly 700 metres in two kilometres to a viewpoint 725 metres above the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord.

⏱ About 6 hours📏 About 5 km round trip⛰ about 700 m

Hard

Prest

Aurland, Vestland

A steep 550-metre climb from the Aurlandsfjellet mountain road to a cairn at 1,363 metres, with an exposed viewpoint directly above the Aurlandsfjord.

⏱ 2-3 hours📏 6.5 km round trip⛰ about 550 m

Moderate

Molden

Luster, Vestland

A moderately demanding summit hike with panoramic Lustrafjord views.

⏱ About 4.5 hours📏 8.6 km⛰ 620 m

Easy

Kjenndalsbreen Glacier View

Nordfjord, Vestland

A short walk from Kjenndalsstova to a marked viewpoint of Kjenndalsbreen at the end of Lodalen.

⏱ About 15 minutes from the car park, plus the drive through Lodalen📏 About 15 minutes each way from the car park⛰ Not specified

Moderate

Hoven to Rakssetra, Loen

Nordfjord, Vestland

A short but steadily climbing marked walk from Oppheim to Rakssetra, with fjord views toward Loen and Olden.

⏱ Around 1 hour return from Oppheim📏 3 km return from Oppheim⛰ Approx. 250 m ascent from Oppheim

Easy

Bordalsgjelet Gorge

Hardanger, Vestland

A short, railed path leads into a narrow river gorge on the edge of Voss, past overhanging rock walls and water-carved potholes.

⏱ about 1.5 hours📏 5 km round trip⛰ 50 m

Easy

Hæreid Iron Age Burial Site

Hardanger, Vestland

A yellow-marked 5.5 km loop from Eidfjord to at least 350 prehistoric burial mounds and cairns on the glacial Hæreid terrace.

⏱ 1.25-1.5 hours📏 5.5 km loop⛰ 140 m

Moderate

Vårlivarden

Rogaland, Rogaland

A 3.3 km marked circuit from Myrland near Hommersåk to a 387-metre summit, with broad fjord views and steep sections on the south side.

⏱ About 1.5 hours📏 3.3 km round trip⛰ 280 m

Hard

Ramnstoknuten

Rogaland, Rogaland

A demanding 13.3 km blue-marked hike in Frafjordheiene to the 562-metre Ramnstoknuten, with views towards Høgsfjorden and Frafjord.

⏱ 5 hours📏 13.3 km marked route loop⛰ Route-dependent

Easy

Ritlandkrateret

Rogaland, Rogaland

A 6-7 km loop from Kleivaland in Hjelmeland to a shelter overlooking the 2.7-kilometre Ritland meteorite crater.

⏱ About 2 hours walking; allow 3-4 hours for the loop and stops📏 About 6-7 km round trip⛰ Not published for the direct viewpoint walk

Hard

Skomakarnibbå

Rogaland, Rogaland

A demanding five-to-six-hour hike from Hagalid above Jøsenfjorden, ending at a plateau viewpoint; the marked trail does not go onto Skomakarnibbå itself.

⏱ 5-6 hours📏 Route length varies by starting point round trip⛰ about 400 m from Hagalid

Moderate

Himakånå

Rogaland, Rogaland

A 4.2 km, roughly two-hour marked hike near Nedstrand to Himakånå, an exposed rock formation 357 metres above Lysevatnet.

⏱ About 2 hours📏 4.2 km round trip⛰ 357 m summit elevation

Moderate

Bjørndalsfjellet

Rogaland, Rogaland

A 4.2 km marked circuit from Gramstad near Sandnes to the 362-metre Bjørndalsfjellet, via the steep climb through Paradisskaret.

⏱ About 1.5 hours📏 4.2 km round trip⛰ 302 m total

Hard

Marmorslottet

Helgeland, Nordland

A short but demanding walk to a fragile marble river landscape outside Mo i Rana.

⏱ 20-40 minutes one way📏 1.2 km one way⛰ 50 m

Moderate

Varden, Molde

Romsdalen, Møre og Romsdal

A roughly one-hour nature-trail walk from central Molde to Varden at 407 metres, with the fjord-and-mountain Molde Panorama.

⏱ About 1 hour on foot from Molde centre📏 Municipal route distance not published⛰ 407 m

Moderate

Sherpatrappa to Storsteinen

Tromsø, Troms

Climb more than 1,200 stone steps from Tromsdalen to the Storsteinen viewpoint above Tromsø.

⏱ At least 40–60 minutes up📏 Short, steep stair climb; official distance not published⛰ About 270 m from Lilleaksla to Storsteinen

Easy

Prestvannet Loop

Tromsø, Troms

A gentle 1.7 km circuit around a protected lake and bird habitat near central Tromsø.

⏱ About 30–45 minutes📏 1.7 km loop⛰ Minimal

Easy

Telegrafbukta Coastal Walk

Tromsø, Troms

An easy 4–5 km city-to-coast walk with beaches, mountain views and a surfaced path around Sydspissen.

⏱ Allow about 1–2 hours📏 Approximately 4–5 km coastal walk⛰ Minimal