Hiking trip along the pilgrimage route, 5 days

By own car to Toftemo or train to Dombås, and bus/taxi to Toftemo (not included)

Bus transfer to Budsjord Pilgrim`s Farm, a heritage-listed farm with buildings dating back to the 1400s. From Budsjord you start on a long uphill to cross the mountain to Fokstua and then relatively flat terrain to Furuhaugli. You get a magnificent view towards Dovrefjell when you get to the top. On this stage you will also hike thourgh Norways first nature reservation area, where more than 150 species of birds, has been spotted, and also being an important area for plants, beaver and moose.

This stage is well marked, walking in high-level mountain terrain with no major climbs. During the day you pass through several wet areas where passaging is made possible with small bridges. You also pass old hunting sites and Vesle Hjerkinn, which was the first medieval house at Hjerkinn. At Hjerkinn you can also visit the pilgrim church Eysteinkyrkja.

Ascent from Hjerkinn to the tour`s highest point Hjerkinnhø, 1288 masl, with a magnificent view of mount Snøhetta and the Rondane Mountain Range. The accommodation is at the historic mountain lodge Kongsvold Fjeldstue, with its oldest buildings dating back to the 18th century. The lodge has an exhibition covering the history of the area and a collection of historical items from the operation of the old Inn.

After breakfast, your hiking journey ends. We are happy to book extra days for you.

Bus or train to Dombås/Oslo/Trondheim. Return transfer is not included.