Jostedalsbreen National Park Hikes

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Jostedalsbreen National Park with our curated collection of hikes. From easy walks to challenging treks, experience Europe’s largest mainland glacier and its stunning surroundings.

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🥾 All hikes 📍 Around Oppstryn campground 🧊 Glacier hikes only

Austerdalsbreen Hike

11 km
4–5 hrs
200 m
Demanding
A remote hike offering views of three glacier arms, often called the ‘Glacier King.’
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Bergsetbreen Hike

7.5 km
2–3 hrs
70 m
Moderate
A moderate hike through valleys and forests to the Bergsetbreen Glacier.
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Bødalsbreen

6 km
1.5–2.5 hrs
80 m
Moderate
A scenic hike to the Bødalsbreen glacier arm, offering close-up views of the glacier and beautiful mountain landscapes.
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Bøyabreen Glacier View

1 km
30–45 min
50 m
Easy
A short, easy walk to a stunning viewpoint of the Bøyabreen glacier arm. Perfect for families and quick visits. You don’t need a map, you’ll see where to go when you arrive at the parking spot
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Briksdalsbreen Trail

6 km
3–4 hrs
200 m
Moderate
A popular hike to the picturesque Briksdal glacier arm, featuring beautiful waterfalls and glacier views.
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Erdalsbreen Hike

16 km
7–8 hrs
800 m
Expert
A strenuous hike to the remote Erdalsbreen Glacier, offering pristine nature. Not recommended when wet as the last km is steep and slippery when wet.
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Flatbrehytta (Flatbreen Glacier View)

12 km
6–7 hrs
900 m
Demanding
A demanding hike with breathtaking views of Flatbreen glacier and surrounding peaks. The hike ends at Flatbrehytta, a mountain hut with panoramic views.
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Fosdalssætra

4 km
0 min–2 hrs
340 m
Moderate
Starting from the Jostedalsbreen National Park Centre in Fosnes, a forest trail winds up into the peaceful Fosdalen valley. At around 380 m, you reach the old Fosdalssætra – a historic mountain farm where cows were milked until 1935. The reward at the top is a sweeping view over Oppstrynsvatnet and the surrounding valleys. In…
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Fosdalssætra advanced

7 km
3–4 hrs
840 m
Moderate
From the Jostedalsbreen National Park Centre, follow the trail up through Fosdalen, passing the historic Fosdalssætra (380 m). The path continues steeply into open mountain terrain, reaching 840 m with sweeping views over Oppstrynsvatnet and the surrounding valleys. A proper mountain hike — rewarding and a little wild.
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Haugabreen Hike

5 km
2–3 hrs
310 m
Moderate
A scenic hike with close access to the Haugabreen Glacier, perfect for a glacier experience.
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Kjenndalsbreen Circuit

8 km
4–5 hrs
350 m
Moderate
A varied hike around the Kjenndalen valley, offering views of Kjenndalsbreen glacier and mountain scenery.
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Nigardsbreen Nature Trail

3.5 km
1.5–2.5 hrs
120 m
Easy
An accessible trail with informative panels about the glacier and local flora, ending with a view of Nigardsbreen. Alternatively, you are able to take a boat HALF way to the glacier arm.
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Oppheim to Hoven (Loen Skylift)

8.5 km
3–4 hrs
700 m
Moderate
A scenic hike from Oppheim to Hoven, featuring varied landscapes and stunning views ending at the top of Loen Skylift. This hike you best combine with a hike to Rakssetra (listed as separate hike)
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Oppheim to Hoven (Loen Skylift) via Rakssetra

9.5 km
4–5 hrs
700 m
Moderate
A scenic hike from Oppheim to Hoven including a small but stunning detour via Rakssetra, featuring varied landscapes and stunning views ending at the top of Loen Skylift.
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Runde puffin birds view point

5,24 km
2–3 hrs
310 m
Moderate
This trail leads you along the west cliffs of runde from the “free camp spot” in the south of the island to the puffin birds view point.
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Segestad

3.5 km
1–2 hrs
300 m
Moderate
A hike to the historic Segestad farm, offering panoramic views and cultural insights. You are allowed to enter the buildings!
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Segestad loop

6.5 km
3–4 hrs
350 m
Moderate
A hike to the historic Segestad farm, offering panoramic views and cultural insights. You are allowed to enter the buildings!
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SkĂĄla Tower Hike

16 km
8–10 hrs
1800 m
Expert
A demanding hike to SkĂĄla mountain, featuring the highest situated tourist cabin in Northern Europe and the highes elevation gain on a single hike in Norway.
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Supphellebreen Trail

3 km
1–1.5 hrs
100 m
Easy
An easy hike suitable for families, with views of Supphellebreen Glacier.
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Always check weather conditions, bring appropriate gear, and follow Leave No Trace principles. Enjoy your hike in Jostedalsbreen National Park!

FAQs

No special gear is needed. However, for hikes classified as challenging and expert, you may encounter sections with larger boulders or waterways. It is highly recommended to wear trail or hiking shoes, dress in weather-appropriate clothes, and carry more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Rond trips or loops. So generally, this are the totals until you are back at the starting point. To make sure, you can always check the routes on the provided Komoot or UT maps linked for each trail.

No, to have an in-depth glacier experience, you should book a guided tour. Exploring the glacier by yourself is very dangerous.
However, the closest you can get to the glacier is at Haugabreen, and the most spectacular view from a small mountain peak on the glacier is at Flatbreen.

Yes, there are several easy hikes suitable for families, such as the Supphellebreen Hike (3 km, 1-1.5 hours, 100 m elevation gain) and the Briksdalsbreen Hike (6 km, 2-3 hours, 300 m elevation gain).

The best time to visit is from late June to early September when the weather is most favorable and the trails are more accessible. During this period, guided glacier tours are also available (generally, not managed by us!).

No, the selection of hikes listed here is based on personal experiences and was not created or maintained by the national park management. We have personally completed all the listed hikes during the summers of 2022 to 2026. This information serves as a general guide and may not always be up-to-date. If you find any errors or inaccuracies, please contact us at glacierviews@kapitz.de to help us improve the information.