Jotunheimen Runde
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Norway Norway
General information about Jotunheimen Runde
Difficulty
Length
76 km
Elevation gain
2.900 m
Elevation loss
2.900 m
Highest Point
Ryggjehøe / 2.142 m
Lowest Point
Memurubu / 1.008 m
Round Trip?
Yes
Walk in both directions?
Yes
76 km
2.900 m
2.900 m
Ryggjehøe
2.142 m
Memurubu
1.008 m

The best time to hike the Jotunheimen Runde is:

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The Jotunheimen Runde runs for a length of 76 kilometers through Norway.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as hard and it usually takes 4 days to walk the Jotunheimen Runde.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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The best time to hike the Jotunheimen Runde is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
Dogs are allowed on the trail, but only leashed!
Self-supply (There is no possibility to buy food on the way).
Water is sufficiently available everywhere and does not need to be filtered
Only partly recommended for people with a fear of heights
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed (permit must be purchased)
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
No sections accessible
Sometimes a lot of mosquitoes!
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to Jotunheimen Runde via Oslo Gardermoen Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Train. Duration approx. 7 hours.

Departure

Departure from Jotunheimen Runde is via Oslo Gardermoen Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Train. Takes about 7 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Hardly any other people and you sleep in huts/tents with no contact to villages
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