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Hike the Pilgrim’s Path

A Journey Through Nature and History
5 days
Moderate
Self-guided
50 km +
June - September
-

Luggage transfer
History
Rich flora and fauna
Magnificent scenery
National Park

4 x accommodation incl breakfast, self-packed lunch and dinner | Luggage transfer (1 item per person) | Toftemo - Budsjord transfer | Tour description | App with access to maps, tracks, vouchers and all necessary travel documents 

 

01 Sep 25 - 05 Sep 25
5 Days
7
NOK 9,500,-
22 Jun 26 - 26 Jun 26
5 Days
7
NOK 9,900,-
01 Jul 26 - 05 Jul 26
5 Days
7
NOK 9,900,-
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Follow in the footsteps of thousands of pilgrims as you hike along the famous Pilgrim’s Path across the Dovre Mountain plateau. This trekking adventure combines rich cultural heritage, dramatic Norwegian landscapes, and encounters with the unique wildlife of Dovrefjell National Park, home to musk oxen, wild reindeer, and rare alpine plants.

Walking through this region is like stepping into Norwegian history while surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Vast open landscapes stretch for miles, with rolling hills, rugged highlands, and tundra-like vegetation of moss, lichen, and arctic flowers. Crystal-clear streams and mountain lakes dot the terrain, while the crisp mountain air and serene silence make the experience truly rejuvenating.

Highlights of the Dovrefjell Hiking Tour

  • Start in Toftemo: Nestled in the idyllic Gudbrandsdalen valley, your journey begins with a short transfer to Budsjord Farm, a listed heritage farm rich in cultural history.

  • Trek to Dovrefjell Lodge: After a rewarding day of hiking, rest at a cozy mountain lodge surrounded by dramatic alpine scenery.

  • Stay at Hjerkinn Mountain Lodge: Continue deeper into Dovrefjell and discover landscapes with an almost otherworldly atmosphere.

  • Reach Kongsvold Fjeldstue: End your hike at one of Norway’s most historic mountain hotels, a welcoming stop for travelers since the 18th century. From here, enjoy spectacular views of Snøhetta Mountain, one of Norway’s most iconic peaks.

This guided or self-guided trek offers the perfect mix of adventure and comfort. You’ll stay in comfortable private lodges, with your luggage conveniently transferred between accommodations. All accommodaitons have a private bathroom. Daily hikes range from 12–20 km through varied mountain terrain. A reasonable level of fitness and experience with mountain walking in changing weather conditions is recommended.

Whether you’re drawn by the history of the St. Olav’s Way, the chance to spot Norway’s famous musk oxen, or simply the beauty of untouched mountain landscapes, this Norwegian hiking tour in Dovrefjell is an experience you’ll never forget.

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Since the marking of the Pilgrim's Path began in 1994, more than 500 kilometers of trails through Denmark, Sweden, and Norway have been marked with the pilgrim logo. The logo along the Pilgrim's Path is easy to recognize. It combines the landmark symbol, the valknut, with a form of the Cross of St. Olav. The logo is trademarked and managed by the National Pilgrim Center (NPS), which also coordinates and develops the Pilgrim's Path – St. Olav's Ways to Trondheim.

All approved St. Olav's Ways must have Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim as the destination and be linked to the history of St. Olav. The Pilgrim's Path through Denmark, Sweden, and Norway attained the status of a European Cultural Route through the Council of Europe's cultural routes program in May 2010.

Europeisk kulturveg
pilegrimsleden.no
Day program
1
Day 1
Toftemo Turiststasjon
2
Day 2
Toftemo
21 km
Dovrefjell Lodge
3
Day 3
Dovrefjell Lodge
15 km
Hjerkinn Mountain Lodge
4
Day 4
Hjerkinn
15 km
Kongsvold Fjeldstue
5
Day 5
Kongsvold
5 days
Moderate
Self-guided
50 km +
June - September
-

Luggage transfer
History
Rich flora and fauna
Magnificent scenery
National Park

4 x accommodation incl breakfast, self-packed lunch and dinner | Luggage transfer (1 item per person) | Toftemo - Budsjord transfer | Tour description | App with access to maps, tracks, vouchers and all necessary travel documents 

 

01 Sep 25 - 05 Sep 25
5 Days
7
NOK 9,500
22 Jun 26 - 26 Jun 26
5 Days
7
NOK 9,900
01 Jul 26 - 05 Jul 26
5 Days
7
NOK 9,900
06 Jul 26 - 10 Jul 26
5 Days
7
NOK 9,900
13 Jul 26 - 17 Jul 26
5 Days
7
NOK 9,900
20 Jul 26 - 24 Jul 26
5 Days
7
NOK 9,900
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  • Fottur over Dovrefjell | Hike along the Pilegrim`s Path | Discover Norway, Miniferie med fottur over Dovrefjell
    Photo: Kristin Telle
Price information 2026
Fottur over Dovrefjell | Hike along the Pilegrim`s Path | Discover Norway

We found the hiking trip very special. It was such a beautiful area, very diverse also in terms of plants, trees, dry, wet, rivers, and the view on the mountains. 

It was interesting to read all the information about the history of the path along the way, and we met nice people who were walking to Trondheim.

Hike the Pilgrim`s Path, July 2025
Karin and Renee, The Netherlands