Hiking in Norway - South (eBook)

Ute Koninx is a practised world traveller and outdoor enthusiast, and has lived in seven countries on four continents. She developed a love for the Norwegian outdoors whilst living in the country between 2009 and 2015, and has since returned every year for her work as a tour guide as well as further explorations and research.

Preface
Map key
Overview map
Route summary table

Introduction
Norway - a hiker's paradise
Geography and geology
Heritage and outdoor culture
Climate and when to go
Getting to Norway
Getting around Norway
Hiking in Norway
Waymarking and access
Maps and navigation
Accommodation
Equipment
Water, food and supplies
Money
Language
Phones and Wi-Fi
Safety
Emergencies
Using this guide

Jotunheimen
Route 1 Jotunheimen Besseggen route
Route 2 Jotunheimen classic route
Route 3 Jotunheimen traverse route

Rondane
Route 4 Rondane summits
Route 5 Rondane traverse route

Dovrefjell
Route 6 Dovrefjell traverse route

Trollheimen
Route 7 Trollheimen Trekanten triangle route
Route 8 Trollheimen SignaTur route
Route 9 Trollheimen fells to fjord route

Ryfylke
Route 10 Lysefjord circuit

Appendix A Overview of routes and daily stages
Appendix B Table of mountain huts and key services provided
Appendix C Useful websites and transport schedules
Appendix D Norwegian berries