Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Aurlandsdalen
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)Historicfour-dayhikefollowingancienttradingroutesfrom
Geiteryggen to Aurland.
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Trollstigen
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) Some wonderful treks through the dramatic Trollstigen range.
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Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park
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)Wildlife-andbird-richparkwith
the Knutshøene massif as a centrepiece.
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Stabbursdalen National Park
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) Roadless park with tracks through glacial
canyons and the world's northernmost pine forest.
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Reisa National Park
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) Demanding 50km route through the remote reaches
of Inner Finnmark.
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Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park
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)Icecapsandtreelessuplandslendthese
trails an epic Arctic quality.
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Trollheimen
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) Rolling mountains and high-altitude lakes make for memor-
able walking.
ALLEMANNSRETTEN
Anyone considering camping or hiking in Norway should be aware of
allemanns-
retten
(every man's right, often referred to as 'right of access'). This 1000-year-old
law, in conjunction with the modern Friluftsleven (Outdoor Recreation Act), entitles
anyone to:
» camp anywhere for up to two days, as long as it's more than 150m from a dwelling
(preferably further and out of sight);
» hike or ski across uncultivated wilderness areas, including outlying fields and pas-
tures (except in fields with standing crops and close to people's houses);
» cycle or ride on horseback on all paths and roads; and
» canoe, kayak, row and sail on all rivers and lakes.
However, these freedoms come with responsibilities, among the most important of
which are the prohibition against fires between 15 April and 15 September and the
requirement that you leave the countryside, any wildlife and cultural sights as
pristine as you found them.
