The mountain areas surrounding the innermost half of the Sognefjord are among Norway’s most popular walking and hiking areas. The most famous are
the Jotunheimen National Park,
the Jostedalsbreen National Park, Breheimen and the Aurlandsdalen and Utladalen valleys, but there are many beautiful walks to choose from everywhere along the fjord.
This spectacular landscape offers perfect conditions for easy walks suitable for the whole family as well as more challenging peak and glacier hikes and mountain climbing. You can take a stroll beside the fjord, walk on historic roads or choose paths that will lead you to the most stunning views of the fjords, glaciers and mountains.
Guided hikes of varying degrees of difficulty are also available, see Other activities
Walkers can make use of the extensive network of well-marked trails and mountain cabins run by the Norwegian Mountain Touring Association (DNT). The standard of these cabins varies from staffed mountain lodges of hotel standard to plain self-service huts. You can either go hiking from cabin to cabin over several days or use the mountain cabins as bases for superb day hikes. Download Planning map for hikes from cabin to cabin in Jotunheimen and Breheimen.
The Sognefjord area is an excellent outdoor destination throughout the year, but in the high mountain areas the best hiking season is from July to September.
Note that at high altitudes a bright, sunny day can turn windy and wet within a matter of minutes, with driving rain, snow or fog. Be prepared for changing conditions and carry the important essentials, such as rainwear, map and compass etc. Topographic maps (1:50 000 and 1:100 000) can usually be purchased at bookshops, tourist information offices and staffed tourist cabins.
Tourist information offices can also provide advice on which trails are most suitable for your level of fitness and experience. If you only have time for a few hikes, ask which ones not to miss! At the bottom of this page you will also find links to some suggested hikes/walks and route descriptions.
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