Wildlife & architecture

There are many exciting experiences between Dombås and Hjerkinn.

Detours Dombås-Hjerkinn

Jorarunda

A great trail for both cycling and hiking, also called the Blue Trail (Blåløypa) among the locals.

For those who like biking on single paths, this is a nice trip. The trail is well signposted from Dombås town centre.

Electric moose safari

Meet the monarch of the forest! During the summer, Dovrefjell Adventures organises evening moose safaris on electric bikes. An evocative experience with local guide.

Fokstugumyra

Bustling birdlife along a well-adapted path where you can wander through this distinctive area north of Dombås.

Fokstumyra Nature Reserve is Norway’s oldest nature reserve. There is an observation tower just 1.7 kilometres from the car park. Show consideration to the bird and animal life when visiting this area.

Musk ox safari

The beast of Dovrefjell – a pleasant giant if you keep at a respectful distance. Local guides from Furuhaugli take you on a wild experience in the high mountains!

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Viewpoint SNøhetta

Visitor Centre Wild Reindeer at Hjerkinn has many attractions. Viewpoint Snøhetta is the most famous – the award-winning building is a great vantage point towards the Tverrfjellet mountain. A great detour, just 1.5 km to walk from the car park.

Viewpoint Snøhetta is open between June and October.

Visitor Centre Wild Reindeer conveys knowledge about the history and culture related to the wild reindeer and our nature. The Fangstminneparken (Historical reindeer trapping park) and Fjellportalen (The Mountain Portal) at Hjerkinn are also worth a visit!

Horse riding with Icelandic horses

Experience Dovrefjell and the realm of the musk ox from horseback! Sturdy Icelandic horses will take you through the mountain terrain on half-day or full-day trips.

Hjerkinn Fjellstue og Fjellridning offers a great “day of rest” from your bike seat.

This is also the only place in the world you can experience a Musk ox safari on horseback.

Summit trip to Snøhetta

Snøhetta (2286 MASL) is Norway’s highest mountain outside of Jotunheimen and is a great day trip from Hjerkinn.

Take the Snøheim Bus from Hjerkinn to Snøheim and follow the T-marked path from Snøheim. The walk is approximately a 14 kilometre round trip and 800 metres in elevation.

Most people hike up to stortoppen, but vesttoppen (2205 MASL) is also recommended. Remember good hiking shoes and equipment for a day in the high mountains.

Skulpturstopp

Skulpturstopp (Sculpture Stop) is located at Hjerkinn. Along the road on the way up to Snøheimvegen and Viewpoint Snøhetta lies “Mental Genbank”, an exciting work of art by Per Inge Bjørlo.

The Pilgrim Path and The King’s Road

The old King’s Road over Dovrefjell follows The Pilgrim Path along this stretch of the route. From The National Park Trail, the bike trail over the mountain, it is possible to take short or longer detours in The Footsteps of Kings.

And from Hjerkinn, The King’s Road and The Pilgrim Path stretch over Hjerkinnhø and continue on to Trondheim.

Exclusive detours

These are really special gems – because you can only experience them during a limited time. And only using a regular bike – not an electric bike.

Vålåsjøhøvegen

The old ring road at Dovrefjell are remnants of the Armed Forces’ old firing range. Today, the firing range is a national park that has beautiful natural areas. The trail is only open for biking between 1 June and 15 July. And seeing as it is a protected area, only regular bicycles are permitted, not electric bicycles.

If you spend an extra day at Hjerkinn, there is a great bike ride in the high mountains along Vålåsjøhøvegen that runs to Grisungen where the road stops. Here there are several lakes situated in fantastic mountainous areas.

The trip is approximately 18 kilometres one way on the gravel road. There are quite a few climbs from Hjerkinn at the start of the trip.

Snøheimvegen

Taking the wild reindeer into consideration, we recommend that you take the bus to Snøheim. However, it is possible to experience the Hjerkinn Plateau by bike for just a few weeks each year.

The trail is only open for biking between 1 June and 15 July. And seeing as it is a protected area, only regular bicycles are permitted, not electric bicycles.

If you spend an extra day at Hjerkinn, there is a great bike ride in the high mountains on Vålåsjøhøvegen that runs to Grisungen where the road stops. Here there are several lakes situated in fantastic mountainous areas.

The trip is approximately 13 kilometres one way on the gravel road.