{"id":85145,"date":"2026-09-24T14:38:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T12:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kart.no\/hiking-maps-and-outdoor-life\/books-on-hiking-and-the-outdoors\/"},"modified":"2026-11-09T23:04:36","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T22:04:36","slug":"books-on-hiking-and-the-outdoors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/hiking-maps-and-outdoor-life\/books-on-hiking-and-the-outdoors\/","title":{"rendered":"Books on Hiking and the Outdoors"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kn-books{color:#1f1c28;margin:20px 0 50px}.kn-books *{box-sizing:border-box}.kn-books a{color:inherit}.kn-books-hero{background:#edf1ed;border-top:4px solid #405e57;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr}.kn-books-intro{padding:clamp(28px,4vw,56px);align-self:center}.kn-books-kicker{display:block;color:#405e57;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 14px}.kn-books h1{font-size:clamp(30px,3.2vw,46px);line-height:1.12;margin:0 0 20px}.kn-books-intro p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 18px}.kn-books-hero>img{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:420px;object-fit:cover;object-position:54% 50%;display:block}.kn-books-nav{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:24px}.kn-books-nav a{padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #405e57;text-decoration:none;color:#304a40;font-size:14px;font-weight:700}.kn-books-nav a:first-child{background:#405e57;color:white}.kn-books-section{margin-top:48px;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid #dce2dc;scroll-margin-top:90px}.kn-books h2{font-size:clamp(24px,2.4vw,32px);line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 14px}.kn-books-section>p{max-width:850px;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 24px}.kn-books-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:30px 24px}.kn-books-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-width:0;text-decoration:none!important}.kn-books-cover{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;aspect-ratio:1;background:#f2f2ef;padding:20px;overflow:hidden}.kn-books-cover img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;mix-blend-mode:multiply;transition:transform .2s}.kn-books-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.025)}.kn-books-card h3{font-size:17px;line-height:1.35;margin:16px 0 9px}.kn-books-card p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 14px;color:#56535b}.kn-books-price{margin-top:auto;font-weight:700;font-size:15px}.kn-books-price:empty{display:none}.kn-books-brands{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:24px}.kn-books-brand{display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:32px;background:#edf1ed;text-decoration:none!important;border-top:3px solid #405e57}.kn-books-brand:last-child{background:#f5efdf;border-color:#c8a841}.kn-books-brand h3{font-size:30px;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 14px}.kn-books-brand p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 24px}.kn-books-cta{margin-top:auto;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#405e57}.kn-books-more{margin:26px 0 0!important}.kn-books-more a{font-weight:700;color:#405e57;text-underline-offset:4px}.kn-books a:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #405e57;outline-offset:4px}.kn-books .kart-product-price del{font-weight:400;color:#6b686e}.kn-books .kart-product-price ins{text-decoration:none;color:#b3042e}@media(max-width:900px){.kn-books-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}.kn-books-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr}.kn-books-hero>img{min-height:0;height:300px;object-position:50% 50%}}@media(max-width:600px){.kn-books-intro{padding:28px 22px}.kn-books-intro p{font-size:16px}.kn-books-grid{gap:26px 16px}.kn-books-cover{padding:12px}.kn-books-card h3{font-size:15px}.kn-books-card p{font-size:13px}.kn-books-brands{grid-template-columns:1fr}.kn-books-brand{padding:26px}.kn-books-section{margin-top:34px}.kn-books-hero>img{height:240px}}@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.kn-books-cover img{transition:none}}<\/style><section class=\"kn-books kartno-books\"><header class=\"kn-books-hero\"><div class=\"kn-books-intro\"><span class=\"kn-books-kicker\">Outdoors \u00b7 Nature, knowledge and inspiration<\/span><h1>Books that inspire you to explore more<\/h1><p>Learn something new before you set off, find inspiration for your next adventure and discover more about the natural world.<\/p><p>Explore outdoor handbooks, nature guides and books from the Arctic and Antarctic. Discover hiking and travel guides from Cicerone and Lonely Planet too.<\/p><nav class=\"kn-books-nav\" aria-label=\"Explore the books\"><a href=\"#friluftsliv-og-ferdigheter\">Outdoor skills<\/a><a href=\"#polaromradene\">Polar regions<\/a><a href=\"#tur-og-reiseguider\">Hiking and travel guides<\/a><\/nav><\/div><img src=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kartbukken-nordic-maps.jpg\" alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/header><section class=\"kn-books-section\" id=\"friluftsliv-og-ferdigheter\"><span class=\"kn-books-kicker\">Calazo<\/span><h2>Books for knowledge and new skills<\/h2><p>Handbooks on climbing, first aid, kayaking, touring skating and photography \u2013 plus nature guides to enrich your time outdoors. Several titles are in Swedish; check the language on the product page.<\/p><div class=\"kn-books-grid\"><a class=\"kn-books-card\" href=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/produkt\/touring-skating-in-norway-167-beautiful-bodies-of-water-from-namsos-to-tvedestrand-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi\/\"><span class=\"kn-books-cover\"><img src=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Stora_boken_om_klattring_square_canvas.png\" alt=\"Cover of the book Stora boken om kl\u00e4ttring\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><h3>Stora boken om kl\u00e4ttring<\/h3><p>A comprehensive reference covering climbing technique, belaying, knots,\n            rappelling, sport climbing and trad climbing. For new and experienced climbers.<\/p><span class=\"kn-books-price kart-product-price\" data-product-id=\"80207\"><\/span><\/a><a class=\"kn-books-card\" href=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/produkt\/touring-skating-in-norway-167-beautiful-bodies-of-water-from-namsos-to-tvedestrand-kopi\/\"><span class=\"kn-books-cover\"><img src=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/vildmarksmedicin.png\" alt=\"Cover of the book Vildmarksmedicin\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><h3>Vildmarksmedicin<\/h3><p>Practical first aid and medical preparedness for hiking, paddling, climbing\n            and expeditions \u2013 when professional help is far away.<\/p><span class=\"kn-books-price kart-product-price\" data-product-id=\"80030\"><\/span><\/a><a class=\"kn-books-card\" href=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/produkt\/touring-skating-in-norway-167-beautiful-bodies-of-water-from-namsos-to-tvedestrand\/\"><span class=\"kn-books-cover\"><img src=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/turskoyting-i-norge-calazo-bok.jpg.png\" alt=\"Cover of the book Tursk\u00f8yting i Norge\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><h3>Tursk\u00f8yting i Norge<\/h3><p>The first complete guide to tour skating in Norway, with practical advice and local knowledge.<\/p><span class=\"kn-books-price kart-product-price\" data-product-id=\"79084\"><\/span><\/a><a class=\"kn-books-card\" href=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/produkt\/touring-skating-in-norway-167-beautiful-bodies-of-water-from-namsos-to-tvedestrand-kopi-kopi-kopi\/\"><span class=\"kn-books-cover\"><img src=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/stora-boken-om-kajakpaddling.png\" alt=\"Cover of the book Stora boken om kajakpaddling\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><h3>Stora boken om kajakpaddling<\/h3><p>More than 420 pages on technique, navigation, safety, rescue and equipment.<\/p><span class=\"kn-books-price kart-product-price\" data-product-id=\"80188\"><\/span><\/a><a class=\"kn-books-card\" href=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/produkt\/touring-skating-in-norway-167-beautiful-bodies-of-water-from-namsos-to-tvedestrand-kopi-kopi\/\"><span class=\"kn-books-cover\"><img src=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Flora_for_fjallvandrare_square_canvas.png\" alt=\"Cover of the book Flora f\u00f6r fj\u00e4llvandrare\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><h3>Flora f\u00f6r fj\u00e4llvandrare<\/h3><p>A richly illustrated flora that makes mountain plants easier to identify.<\/p><span class=\"kn-books-price kart-product-price\" data-product-id=\"80042\"><\/span><\/a><a class=\"kn-books-card\" href=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/produkt\/touring-skating-in-norway-167-beautiful-bodies-of-water-from-namsos-to-tvedestrand-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi\/\"><span class=\"kn-books-cover\"><img src=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Aventyrsfoto_square_canvas.png\" alt=\"Cover of the book \u00c4ventyrsfoto\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><h3>\u00c4ventyrsfoto<\/h3><p>Practical guidance on equipment, composition and visual storytelling outdoors and while travelling.<\/p><span class=\"kn-books-price kart-product-price\" data-product-id=\"80236\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section><section class=\"kn-books-section\" id=\"polaromradene\"><span class=\"kn-books-kicker\">Norwegian Polar Institute<\/span><h2>Books from the Arctic and Antarctic<\/h2><p>Photography, natural history, research and field guides from the polar regions. Discover books that offer new knowledge and inspiration to explore further. <a href=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/svalbard-maps-from-the-norwegian-polar-institute-research-based-maps-with-high-precision\/\"><strong>Explore maps, wall maps and the complete Norwegian Polar Institute range \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><div class=\"kn-books-grid\"><a class=\"kn-books-card\" href=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/produkt\/advanced-climbing-and-rope-techniques-a-handbook-on-advanced-climbing-and-rope-techniques-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi\/\"><span class=\"kn-books-cover\"><img src=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Svalbard_fra_lufta_square_canvas.png\" alt=\"Cover of the photographic book Svalbard fra lufta\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><h3>Svalbard fra lufta<\/h3><p>See Svalbard from a perspective few people experience. Spectacular aerial photographs\n          reveal glaciers, mountains, coastal landscapes and traces of human activity, accompanied\n          by texts on geology, wildlife and cultural heritage.<\/p><span class=\"kn-books-price kart-product-price\" data-product-id=\"80474\"><\/span><\/a><a class=\"kn-books-card\" href=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/produkt\/advanced-climbing-and-rope-techniques-a-handbook-on-advanced-climbing-and-rope-techniques-kopi-kopi\/\"><span class=\"kn-books-cover\"><img src=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/geoscience-atlas-of-svalbard.png\" alt=\"Cover of Geoscience Atlas of Svalbard\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><h3>Geoscience Atlas of Svalbard<\/h3><p>An impressive atlas featuring around 170 maps and 400 photographs.<\/p><span class=\"kn-books-price kart-product-price\" data-product-id=\"80447\"><\/span><\/a><a class=\"kn-books-card\" href=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/produkt\/advanced-climbing-and-rope-techniques-a-handbook-on-advanced-climbing-and-rope-techniques-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi\/\"><span class=\"kn-books-cover\"><img src=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Going_with_the_floe_square_canvas.png\" alt=\"Cover of Going with the Floe\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><h3>Going with the Floe<\/h3><p>The story of the N-ICE2015 expedition and its research into Arctic sea ice.<\/p><span class=\"kn-books-price kart-product-price\" data-product-id=\"80470\"><\/span><\/a><a class=\"kn-books-card\" href=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/produkt\/advanced-climbing-and-rope-techniques-a-handbook-on-advanced-climbing-and-rope-techniques-kopi-kopi-kopi\/\"><span class=\"kn-books-cover\"><img src=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Life_of_the_Antarctic_Ice_square_canvas.png\" alt=\"Cover of Life of the Antarctic Ice\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><h3>Life of the Antarctic Ice<\/h3><p>Accessible science about Antarctica, richly illustrated with maps and photographs.<\/p><span class=\"kn-books-price kart-product-price\" data-product-id=\"80451\"><\/span><\/a><a class=\"kn-books-card\" href=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/produkt\/touring-skating-in-norway-167-beautiful-bodies-of-water-from-namsos-to-tvedestrand-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi\/\"><span class=\"kn-books-cover\"><img src=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Marine_Mammals_of_Svalbard_square_canvas.png\" alt=\"Cover of Marine Mammals of Svalbard\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><h3>Marine Mammals of Svalbard<\/h3><p>Identify whales, seals, walruses and other marine mammals around Svalbard.<\/p><span class=\"kn-books-price kart-product-price\" data-product-id=\"80221\"><\/span><\/a><a class=\"kn-books-card\" href=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/produkt\/advanced-climbing-and-rope-techniques-a-handbook-on-advanced-climbing-and-rope-techniques-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi\/\"><span class=\"kn-books-cover\"><img src=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/norge-i-antarktis.jpg\" alt=\"Cover of Norge i Antarktis\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><h3>Norge i Antarktis<\/h3><p>From Amundsen&#8217;s expedition to modern research at Troll Research Station.<\/p><span class=\"kn-books-price kart-product-price\" data-product-id=\"80467\"><\/span><\/a><a class=\"kn-books-card\" href=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/produkt\/advanced-climbing-and-rope-techniques-a-handbook-on-advanced-climbing-and-rope-techniques-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi\/\"><span class=\"kn-books-cover\"><img src=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/norway-in-the-antarctic.png\" alt=\"Cover of Norway in the Antarctic\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><h3>Norway in the Antarctic<\/h3><p>Norway&#8217;s Antarctic history, from the South Pole to modern polar research.<\/p><span class=\"kn-books-price kart-product-price\" data-product-id=\"80459\"><\/span><\/a><a class=\"kn-books-card\" href=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/produkt\/advanced-climbing-and-rope-techniques-a-handbook-on-advanced-climbing-and-rope-techniques-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi-kopi\/\"><span class=\"kn-books-cover\"><img src=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svalbards-fugler-og-pattedyr.png\" alt=\"Cover of Svalbards fugler og pattedyr\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><h3>Svalbards fugler og pattedyr<\/h3><p>A richly illustrated guide to the archipelago&#8217;s distinctive wildlife.<\/p><span class=\"kn-books-price kart-product-price\" data-product-id=\"80463\"><\/span><\/a><a class=\"kn-books-card\" href=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/produkt\/advanced-climbing-and-rope-techniques-a-handbook-on-advanced-climbing-and-rope-techniques-kopi\/\"><span class=\"kn-books-cover\"><img src=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The_Place_Names_of_Svalbard_square_canvas-1.png\" alt=\"Cover of The Place Names of Svalbard\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><h3>The Place Names of Svalbard<\/h3><p>More than 500 pages on the geography and history behind Svalbard&#8217;s place names.<\/p><span class=\"kn-books-price kart-product-price\" data-product-id=\"80443\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section><section class=\"kn-books-section\" id=\"tur-og-reiseguider\"><span class=\"kn-books-kicker\">Cicerone and Lonely Planet<\/span><h2>From outdoor skills to new destinations<\/h2><p>Outdoor books and travel books share a desire to discover more. Looking for detailed routes for your next walking holiday, or ideas for somewhere new to go? Explore these two publishers.<\/p><div class=\"kn-books-brands\"><a class=\"kn-books-brand\" href=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/hiking-maps-and-outdoor-life\/cicerone-classic-hiking-guides\/\"><span class=\"kn-books-kicker\">Walking guides and route planning<\/span><h3>Cicerone<\/h3><p>For exploring new areas on foot and beyond. Discover guides for walking, long-distance trails and other active adventures, with practical descriptions to help you plan.<\/p><span class=\"kn-books-cta\">Explore Cicerone \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"kn-books-brand\" href=\"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/travel\/lonely-planet-travel-guides-maps-and-travel-dreams\/\"><span class=\"kn-books-kicker\">Travel guides and fresh ideas<\/span><h3>Lonely Planet<\/h3><p>From travel dreams and nature experiences to practical country and regional guides. 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