Discovery Hike of Jotunheimen: The Green Route, the Royal Route from Oslo

 DAY 1 | ARRIVAL VIA VALDRESEKSPRESSEN FROM OSLO

Various departure times available. Enjoy the journey from the bustling 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 feature free Wi-Fi, power outlets with USB chargers, and toilets.

Early Arrival
Hiking Opportunity Synshorn is located at 1457 meters above sea level and offers fantastic views of Jotunheimen. The trails are easy to navigate and range from soft terrain to rockier terrain near the summit.
Time: 1-2 hours, Distance: 5 kilometres, ↑ 450 meters.

Accommodation: Bygdin Høifieldshotell
Just next to Bygdinvannet and the M/B Bitihorn pier, you’ll find Bygdin Høifieldshotell. The hotel offers a traditional and historic atmosphere, along with good local cuisine.

Meal: Dinner.

DAY 2 | BITIHORN HIKE

Bitihorn (1607 meters above sea level) is a classic route near Bygdin. It’s one of the simpler peaks in the region and is suitable for both beginners and more experienced climbers alike. At the summit, you’ll get a fantastic panoramic view of large parts of Valdres.
Duration: 4-6 hours, Distance: 10 kilometres, ↑ 600 meters.

Accommodation: Bygdin Høifieldhotell.

Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner.

DAY 3 | SVARTDALEN

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

Hike
Svartdalen is a beautiful valley with views of numerous peaks and glaciers over 2000 meters high. However, it’s not an easy hike as it involves crossing streams, and the trail is quite rocky; having good footing is advantageous. Towards 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 kilometres, ↑ 610 meters.

Accommodation: Gjendebu DNT At 990 meters above sea level at the western end of Gjendevannet, you’ll find Gjendebu. The DNT cabin offers a traditional and historic atmosphere, along with good local cuisine – and it’s the oldest DNT cabin, built in 1871.

Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner.

DAY 4 | GJENDETUNGA

Restday
Today you can enjoy an easy day in a beautiful area of Gjendebu or chose between the suggested hikes.

Alternative 1 – Hike Gjendetunga
Gjendetunga towers over Gjendebu and is a trip you do not want to miss if you are in this area. On a clear day,
enjoy a lunch at the top with a 360-degree beautiful view of green Gjende, and the mountain massifs to the east
and west. But be aware that there is a short steep section that can be a bit challenging especially when wet.
Duration: 3-5 hours, Distance: 8 kilometres, ↑520 meters.

Alternative 2 – Hike Bukkelægre
If you are up for something more challenging, this hike is beautiful and exciting. You start by the lake before
climbing a steep hill up almost 500 meters to Bukkelægre. Up at the ridge you hike in easy terrain towards
beautiful Storådalen. The last 4 kilometres you follow the river Storåa back to Gjendebu. Be aware, this hike is
more technical than the hike to Gjendetunga, with an even steeper and longer steep section where you find
chains to hold on to.
Duration: 3-6 hours, Distance: 14 kilometres, ↑550 meters.

Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner.

Accommodation: Gjendebu DNT

DAY 5 | VESLÅDALEN

Hike Veslådalen
The hike between Gjendebu and Eidsbugarden goes between the lakes Gjende and Bygdin in Jotunheimen
National Park. From Gjendebu, the trip goes through Veslådalen before ending at Eidsbugarden where you take
the bus in the afternoon to Tyinkrysset.
Duration: 5-7 hours, Distance: 16 kilometres, ↑ 516 meters.

Accommodation: Filefjellstuene.

Meals : Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner.

DAY 6 | THE ROYAL ROUTE

Hike Kingsroad: Kyrkjestølen to Maristova
Between Kyrkjestølen and Maristova, you will cross the actual Filefjell and reach Kongevegen’s highest point with
spectacular views of the Hurrungane peaks.
Here you can see what it meant to build a road according to «the French principle». It was a line as straight as
possible, with great emphasis on drainage and foundation work, but without any consideration for the character
of the terrain. Pick up and transfer back to Filefjellstuene.
Duration: 4 hours, Distance: 10.7 km, ↑350 meters.

Accommodation: Filefjellstuene
Once a traditional mountain farm, now a modern mountain lodge with comfortable rooms in cabins with private bathrooms and an excellent restaurant in the main lodge.

Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner.

 DAY 7 | THE ROYAL ROUTE

Hike Kingsroad: Vindhellavegen and Galdane
Today you start your hike at the well-preserved stave church of Borgund (from 1180). Here you find an exhibitionand we recommend visiting the church (extra fee). From here you will go down the Vindhellavegen – the most spectacular and popular part of the Kingsroad. Depending on your hiking speed you can proceed further down along the Galdane Canyon and the spectacular Lærdals river. Pick up along the road and transfer back to
Filefjellstuene.
Duration: 6,5 hours, Distance: appr. 10 km.

Accommodation: Filefjellstuene

Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner.

DAY 8 | DEPARTURE

Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch.

Bus: Tyinkrysset → Oslo
Enjoy the return journey. The express buses take you directly from Jotunheimen and Valdres to the city. Along the way, you’ll pass mountains, valleys, rivers, and beautiful farms. The buses feature free Wi-Fi, power outlets with USB chargers, and toilets.

Alternative:
You can choose to depart for Bergen from Tyinkrysset.
Various departure/arrival times available.

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Daily Departures
From June 24th to to September 11th, 2026

Option: Leaving towards Bergen instead of Oslo: 20 euros. It is possible to leave the bus at Flåm on the way to Bergen and participate in: Cruise on the Flåm fjord to Bergen (5 hours): €170 per person