HIKES IN WESTERN NORWAY

In Western Norway there are endless opportunities for those who love hiking in stunning nature. Below you will find a map with links to some of my favorite hikes.

Here you can read more about some great mountain hikes in Western Norway. Some of the hikes are short and easy, others are long and demanding. The short hikes can also be demanding even though they are short. What many of the hikes have in common is that fjord views are “included”. We recommend that you use a guide on the hikes described here.

Mountain hikes in Western Norway

Midsundtrappene, from the trail to Sherpanakken and Mt Rørsethornet.
Midsundtrappene, from the trail to Sherpanakken and Mt Rørsethornet.

The mountain hikes described here are hikes that I have done myself, and the descriptions are based on that. The hikes are not suitable for everyone, it is important to consider this if you are thinking of going on any of these hikes yourself.

NOTE – Some of the hikes described here are not suitable for children!

Note that there are often only partial and poor mobile coverage, and in some places there are no mobile coverage at all, on many of the hikes described on this website. It is recommended to bring an extra power bank to charge your phone.

View from the trail towards Briksdalsbreen glacier in Nordfjord.
View from the trail towards Briksdalsbreen glacier in Nordfjord.

The weather can change dramatically in the Norwegian mountains. This is why you should follow the Norwegian Mountain Code when hiking in Norway. It can change from summer and sunny weather to winter and frost in minutes, also in summer! Always bring good clothes and hiking shoes. And have enough food and water in your rucksack.

Some of the hikes mentioned on this website take place in landslide and avalanche-prone areas, always make your own evaluation of this danger before and during the hikes. Always check the weather before you go hiking. For safety reasons it is recommended to avoid hiking in Thunderstorms and in fog and bad weather and if there are ice and snow in the terrain and on the trails.

Due to the often challenging and long hikes in rapidly changing weather, we recommend you to join a Guided Tour when hiking in Norway.

Read more about your own responsibilities and important safety information when hiking and exploring Norway and the fjords of Western Norway.

FJORDS NORWAY - View from Lilletopp at Tyssedal towards Odda (left) and Sørfjorden in Hardanger.
Panorama view from Oksla above Lilletopp at Tyssedal towards Odda (left) and Sørfjorden in Hardanger.

Information about some guide companies in Western Norway

If you are hiking Romsdalseggen, you can use Uteguiden as a guide.
If you are hiking Romsdalseggen, you can use Uteguiden as a guide.

Due to the often challenging and long hikes in rapidly changing weather, we recommend you to join a Guided Tour when hiking in Norway.

Uteguiden is located in several locations in Møre og Romsdal. Nortind is an umbrella organization that runs courses and guides in a number of locations in Western Norway.

View from the abandoned mountain farm Skageflå towards the Geirangerfjord and the waterfall "The Seven Sisters".
View from the abandoned mountain farm Skageflå towards the Geirangerfjord and the waterfall “The Seven Sisters”.

Geiranger Fjordservice offers guided tours to the abandoned mountain farm Skageflå in addition to various activities in Geiranger and on the Geirangerfjord.

In Nordfjord, Loen Active offers guided adventures starting from the center of Loen. Olden Active offers guided adventures in the mountains and fjord starting from Olden.

The Sognefjord seen from Orrabenken above Balestrand.
The Sognefjord seen from Orrabenken above Balestrand.

The Orrabenken viewpoint and Mt Raudmelen are two popular hikes in Balestrand. In the summer you can join a guided mountain hike to Raudmelen with the guide company Balestrand Adventure.

Norway´s best_ and FjordSafari in Flåm offer a variety of guided tours and other activities, both in the mountains, in the valleys and on the fjords in the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord area near Flåm, Aurland, Undredal and Gudvangen.

Trolltunga and Lake Ringedalsvatnet.
Trolltunga and Lake Ringedalsvatnet.

Trolltunga Active is based in Odda in Hardanger, and offers guiding, equipment rental and accommodation. Some of the activities they offer are hikes to Trolltunga, Dronningstien and Via Ferrata Trolltunga and Tyssedal. Trolltunga Adventures arranges guided hikes to Trolltunga, among other activities.

Guidekompaniet in Stavanger offers guided tours to Preikestolen starting from the Tourist Information Center in Stavanger.

The hike to Litlefjellet only takes half an hour, and the view of Romsdalen is absolutely fantastic.
The hike to Litlefjellet only takes half an hour, and the view of Romsdalen is absolutely fantastic.

Map of great mountain hikes in Western Norway

View into the Lustrafjord from Mt Molden.
View into the Lustrafjord from Mt Molden.

Below you will find a map with links to articles about great mountain hikes in Western Norway. In addition, there are also links to the most famous and visited fjords in Western Norway in the map.

The map is a great tool that can help you plan your visit to Western Norway and find a small selection of great hikes that you can go on.

Click on the different markers on the map and you will also see pictures and links to articles with even more information about the fjords and mountain hikes in question.

 



BLUE
– Links to articles about the most famous fjords in Western Norway are marked in blue.
ORANGE – Links to articles about various mountain hikes in Western Norway are marked in orange.

Great Hikes in Western Norway – Map Overview

 

Here you will find an overview of recommended HOTELS in addition to SPA & BATH HOTELS and OTHER ACCOMMODATION PLACES in Western Norway. The combination of beautiful nature, activities that you can do in all four seasons and a stay at a great accommodation is unique. A stay in one of these places will do you good, both for body and mind.

There are ten restaurants that have awarded Michelin stars and Michelin awards in Western Norway. Eight of the Michelin restaurants are in Stavanger and two in Bergen. Here you will find FJORDS MICHELIN, where you will also find a list of recommended hotels in Western Norway, recommended by Michelin.

USEFUL LINKS is a list of websites with great information on Norway and the Fjords. FAQ is an overview of articles that answer the most common questions you have when planning to visit the fjords in Western Norway.