Description
“Hiking in Jotunheimen” is a comprehensive hiking guide featuring 124 suggested hikes in Jotunheimen—Norway’s most iconic high-mountain region. Here you’ll find the country’s highest peaks, spectacular ridges, glaciers, deep valleys, and an extensive network of hiking trails and DNT cabins. Whether you’re planning a challenging summit hike or a leisurely day hike, this book provides everything you need to experience Jotunheimen in a safe and inspiring way.
The book describes 124 hikes, ranging from classic summit hikes to Galdhøpiggen, Besseggen, Glittertind, and Store Skagastølstind, to cabin-to-cabin routes, family-friendly afternoon hikes, and lesser-known hiking destinations. Here you’ll find both T-marked trails and unmarked routes through pristine high-mountain wilderness, so that both beginners and experienced hikers can find hikes that suit their skill level.
All the hikes are presented with routes plotted on aerial photos, detailed descriptions, and fact boxes with information on difficulty level, elevation gain, distance, and estimated time. The book also includes easy-to-read planning maps and practical information about the DNT cabins in the area, making it easy to plan both day hikes and longer mountain hikes.
*Opptur Jotunheimen* was written by Finn Loftesnes, a renowned nature photographer and author with extensive experience in the Norwegian mountains. He has written several books in the popular “Opptur” series and is known for combining inspiring nature experiences with thorough and easy-to-understand hiking descriptions.
The book was published in 2024 and is a comprehensive hiking guide for anyone who wants to explore Norway’s most spectacular mountain region on foot.
