Best trails in Blåfjella-Skjækerfjella National Park
Norway: #37 of 43 national parks
Blåfjella-Skjækerfjella is the fourth largest national park in Norway, featuring a diverse landscape. Within its boundaries, you’ll find untouched primeval forests, expansive scree fields, and several alpine mountain areas. Most of the park consists of subalpine regions with gentle terrain, but the alpine areas boast several peaks exceeding 1,000 meters above sea level.
The park is home to a rich array of wildlife, including many endangered species such as the Arctic fox and the golden eagle.
The national park holds great historical and cultural significance for the Sami people, who have relied on the area for over 500 years. You can explore remnants of ancient settlements, gathering sites, graveyards, and sacred locations that reflect the community's deep connection to the land. Additionally, reindeer herding continues to play a vital role for the Southern Sami community, underscoring the enduring traditions tied to this region.
You can enjoy countless outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and skiing, making it an excellent destination for those seeking adventure in nature.
Top trails
- Moderate·7.0 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis tour takes you from cabin to cabin in Norway's extensive route network maintained by DNT. Here you'll find a wide variety of marked hiking trails and cabins suitable for all types of hikers, whether you're looking for a day trip or a multi-week adventure in stunning natural surroundings. About the cabins: - DNT has three cabin types with different levels of service: Unserviced cabin, self-service cabin and serviced cabin. - Anyone can use DNT's cabins, but at cabins without a host, at...
- Moderate·7.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis tour takes you from cabin to cabin in Norway's extensive route network maintained by DNT. Here you'll find a wide variety of marked hiking trails and cabins suitable for all types of hikers, whether you're looking for a day trip or a multi-week adventure in stunning natural surroundings. About the cabins: - DNT has three cabin types with different levels of service: Unserviced cabin, self-service cabin and serviced cabin. - Anyone can use DNT's cabins, but at cabins without a host, at...
- Hard·12.7 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis tour takes you from cabin to cabin in Norway's extensive route network maintained by DNT. Here you'll find a wide variety of marked hiking trails and cabins suitable for all types of hikers, whether you're looking for a day trip or a multi-week adventure in stunning natural surroundings. About the cabins: - DNT has three cabin types with different levels of service: Unserviced cabin, self-service cabin and serviced cabin. - Anyone can use DNT's cabins, but at cabins without a host, at...
- Hard·11.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis tour takes you from cabin to cabin in Norway's extensive route network maintained by DNT. Here you'll find a wide variety of marked hiking trails and cabins suitable for all types of hikers, whether you're looking for a day trip or a multi-week adventure in stunning natural surroundings. About the cabins: - DNT has three cabin types with different levels of service: Unserviced cabin, self-service cabin and serviced cabin. - Anyone can use DNT's cabins, but at cabins without a host, at...
- Hard·19.6 mi·Est. 9–10 hrThis section of the E1 trail takes you deep into the heart of Blåfjell-Skjækerfjella National Park, Norway's fourth largest protected area. The route begins at the historic Gressåmoen Mountain Farm, a protected 200 year old site that once served as a vital homestead for mountain travelers. As you trek toward Langvasshytta, you will navigate a classic Trøndelag landscape of vast marshlands and ancient primeval forests. The path leads you past the active summer farm at Eggenseteren, where you...
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