Discovering Jotunheimen: The Green Route from Oslo

DAY 1 | ARRIVAL VIA THE VALDRESEKSPRESSEN FROM OSLO

Different departure times available. Enjoy the journey from the big city to Valdres and Jotunheimen! The express buses take you directly from the capital to the heart of Norway. Along the way, you’ll pass mountains, valleys, rivers, and beautiful farms. The buses have free Wi-Fi, power outlets with USB chargers, and restrooms.

Early Arrival – Optional Hike Synshorn is located at an altitude of 1457 meters and offers fantastic views of Jotunheimen. The trails are easy to walk, varying between soft terrain and more rocky ground near the summit.

• Duration: 1-2 hours
• Distance: 5 kilometers
• Elevation Gain: 450 meters

Accommodation: Bygdin Høifieldshotell Bygdin Høifieldshotell is situated right next to Bygdinvannet and the M/B Bitihorn dock. The hotel offers a traditional and historic atmosphere, with good local cuisine.

DAY 2 | HIKE TO BITIHORN

Bitihorn (1607 meters altitude) is a classic route at Bygdin. It is one of the simplest peaks in the region, suitable for both beginners and more experienced climbers. At the summit, you get a fantastic panoramic view over large parts of Valdres.

• Duration: 5-8 hours
• Distance: 10 kilometers
• Elevation Gain: 600 meters

Accommodation: Bygdin Høifieldshotell

DAY 3 | SVARTDALEN

Boat Cruise: You will sail with the M/B Bitihorn from Bygdin to Torfinnsbu, where your hike begins (45 min).

Hiking: Svartdalen is a very beautiful valley with views of many 2000-meter peaks and glaciers. However, it is not an easy hike as you have to cross streams, and the trail is quite rocky, making a good sure-footedness an advantage. At the end, a steep descent awaits you—in wet conditions, this part can also be quite slippery. Take your time to arrive safely at the next cabin.

• Duration: 6-8 hours
• Distance: 14 kilometers
• Elevation Gain: 610 meters

Accommodation: Gjendebu DNT At 990 meters altitude at the western end of Gjendevannet, you will find Gjendebu. The DNT cabin offers a traditional and historic atmosphere, with good local cuisine, and is the oldest DNT cabin, built in 1871.

DAY 4 | GJENDETUNGA

Hiking
Gjendetunga is a shorter hike that does not lack majestic views. Gjendetunga towers over the Gjendebu cabin, and it’s a trip you won’t want to miss if you’re in the area. In clear weather, you can enjoy lunch at the summit with a beautiful 360-degree view of the green Gjende lake and the mountain ranges to the east and west.

• Duration: 3-5 hours
• Distance: 10 kilometers
• Elevation Gain: 520 meters

Accommodation: Gjendebu DNT

DAY 5 | VESLÅDALEN

Hiking
The hike between Gjendebu and Eidsbugarden passes between the lakes Gjende and Bygdin in Jotunheimen National Park. From Gjendebu, the hike goes through Veslådalen before ending at Eidsbugarden.

• Duration: 5-7 hours
• Distance: 16 kilometers
• Elevation Gain: 516 meters

Accommodation: Fondsbu DNT Fondsbu is located in the beautiful Eidsbugarden area. The cabin is well-known for its good atmosphere, friendly hosts, and ideal location, making it a favorite among hikers.

DAY 6 | DEPARTURE

Boat Cruise to Bygdin: 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM Your mountain adventure concludes with a beautiful journey across Bygdinvannet on the historic M/B Bitihorn. On board the “Bygdinbåten,” you will see many of Jotunheimen’s majestic peaks towering over the water.

Bus: Bygdin Høifjellshotell → Oslo

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Daily Departures
From June 28 to August 28, 2023

Later arrival days possible with a different last day (no boat transport from Eidsbugarden to Bygdin, but taxi from Eidsbugarden to Tyinkrysset and bus from there to Oslo (or Bergen)). August 30, 2023 – September 6, 2023

Option:

Departure to Bergen instead of Oslo: €20 per person. It is possible to leave the bus at Flåm on the way to Bergen and participate in: Fjord Cruise from Flåm to Bergen (5 hours): rates on request.