Jotunheimen National Park: glacier. Picture by Sebastian Rück (Unsplash)

Jotunheimen National Park is Norway‘s most mountainous region and is an outdoor paradise for those who love hiking in the mountains: in Jotunheimen you will find Norway‘s highest mountains, turquoise lakes, green valleys and even one of the world’s ‘TOP 20’ most exciting hiking trails. Established in 1980, the area has attracted hikers, skiers and mountaineers long before that: the Scenic Road 55 Sognefjellsvegen also runs on the northwest side of Jotunheimen, so the region is also perfect for a road trip in breathtakingly beautiful scenery.

In this article you will find tips for the best day hikes and short easier trips in the Jotunheimen area: these hiking trails do not require climbing equipment or special skills and are also suitable for solo hiking.

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