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Hiking in Røros and Østerdalen

Looking for hiking in Norway that goes beyond crowded tourist trails? In Røros and Østerdalen, you'll find vast landscapes, quiet forests, and a sense of freedom that's hard to match.

This is where you come to slow down, breathe deeper, and experience nature on its own terms.

Whether you're planning a short day hike or a multi-day adventure, Røros and Østerdalen offers some of the more authentic hiking experiences in Norway.

A Hiking Destination for Every Level

From gentle forests walks to demanding mountain hikes, Røros and Østerdalen has something for everyone.

You can wander through soft reindeer moss in quiet pine forests, follow rivers through open valleys, or hike to panoramic viewpoints where the landscape stretches endlessly in every direction.

Popular options include:

Day hikes in forest and river landscapes
Mountain hikes with rewarding views
Long-distance trails like the Østerdalen Pilgrim Path
Multi-day hikes with simple accommodation along the way

No matter your level, the common thread is the same: space, silence, and nature that feels untouched.

The Freedom to Roam: Norway's Right to Access Nature

One of the most unique things about hiking in Norway is the freedom you have to explore.

Thanks to the traditional concept of allemannsretten (the Right to Roam), you are free to walk almost everywhere in nature–even on privately owned land. But you need to know the difference between cultivated land and uncultivated land. In simple terms, cultivated land is a land such as farm yards, residential and domestic sites, gardens, industrial estates, tilled fields and similar areas where public access would inconvenience the landowner. Uncultivated land is all land which is not cultivated, and includes most woods and forests, mountains, marslands and beaches.

This means you can:

Hike freely in forests and mountains
Camp in the wild (at least 150 meters from the nearest house of cabin)
Pick berries and mushrooms

With this freedom comes responsibility. Respect nature, leave no trace, and help preserve these landscapes for future generations.

Respect Wildlife and Grazing Animals

Nature in our region is not just beautiful– it's alive.

While hiking, you may encounter wildlife such as moose, reindeer, birds and smaller animals. You may also come across grazing livestock like sheep and cattle during summer.

To keep both yourself and the animals safe, keep a safe distance from all animals, always close gates behind you, keep dogs on a leash and do not feed animals. Remember, you are a guest in their home.

Inspiration

The Østerdalen Pilgrim Path

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Grønntjønnan nature reserve

Address

Grønntjønnan, Kvikne, 2500, Tynset

Telephone
62 48 50 00

postmottak@tynset.kommune.no

Tynset

Grønntjønnan nature reserve is located in Forollhogna National Park.
Great hiking opportunities in the mountains towards Vingelen and Dalsbygda. Parking at the border of the reserve.
Femundsmarka National Park

Address

Femund, 7374, Røros

Røros

Femundsmarka National Park is one of the largest continuous, unspoilt wilderness regions in Southern Scandinavia. A great area for canoeing and fishing. The Norwegian Trekking Association has selected it as one of the three best hiking areas in…
Mølmannsdalen naturetrail

Address

Mølmannsdalen, 7374, Røros

Telephone
72 41 00 00

post@rorosinfo.com

Røros

A walk along the nature and culture trail in Mølmannsdalen allows you to discover how the Ice Age has shaped the landscape, to explore the flora and fauna and to see traces of man’s reliance on nature through the ages. The nature trail is around 8.5…
Molinga nature reserve

Address

7374, Røros

Telephone
72410000

Røros

Molinga nature reserve stretches out from the north-western end of Aursunden lake. Important nesting and resting area for birds. One of the wetlands in the Røros region with the richest variety of species during migration. Restrictions on using…
Forollhogna National Park

Address

2550, Os i Østerdalen

Telephone
+47 72 41 00 00

post@rorosinfo.com

Os i Østerdalen

Forollhogna is a mountain area in central Norway. At the heart of this area lies the Forollhogna National Park. Lush valleys with traditional mountain farms stretch onto the mountain plateau from all sides. The villages on the outskirts are home to…
The Lovise Hut

Address

Lovise hytta, 2560, Alvdal

Telephone
993 56 425

gjertrudmkb@outlook.com

Alvdal

The Lovise Hut was built in 1748 as a smelter hut for the Folldal Works. The foundations of the smelter hut, water chute, materials storehouse, cottage etc., are clearly visible and the slag heaps dominate the landscape.
Gammeldalen nature reserve

Address

2500, Tynset

Telephone
62 48 50 00

postmottak@tynset.kommune.no

Tynset

In Gammeldalen you will find some beautifully formed corries created during the ice age.
Bjøreggene nature reserve

Address

Tolga, 2540, Tolga

Telephone
62496500

postmottak@tolga.kommune.no

Tolga

The natural formations om the east side of the river Glåma north of Tolga are traces of the two glacier lakes Upper and Lower Glåmsjø.
Alvdal Vestfjell

Address

2560, Alvdal

Alvdal

West of Alvdal lies the mountain area named after the village. It stretches westward to Rondane, with Folldalen to the north and Atndalen to the south as its other borders.
The area is characterized by low-lying, rounded formations, with…
Kvitsanda

Address

Kvitsanda, 7374, Røros

Telephone
+47 72 41 00 00

post@rorosinfo.com

Røros

Just north of Røros town centre you will find an area with the distinctive character of a desert. This is the end of an esker that runs from Synnervika, all the way here. You can follow a nature trail from Doktortjønna to here. Situated close to…