Mondohiking · just getting started
Honest write-ups of routes we've walked. Slow stories from longer trips. Gear that earned its place. No sponsored placements, no algorithm hikes.
More guides and trip reports coming soon - check back often.
Trails
Romsdal, Norway
Romsdalseggen ridge hike: 10 km and 970 m of climbing above the Romsdal valley near Åndalsnes. Catch the bus to the start and check how hard it gets.
Tysfjord, Norway
Stetind approach hike: 12 km return to the base of Norway's 1392 m granite national mountain above the Tysfjord. Arctic scenery, no technical climbing required.
Hardangervidda, Norway
Crossing Hardangervidda means 110 km of Europe's largest mountain plateau in 5-7 days, cabin to cabin. Use this guide to plan the route and the weather.
You can walk 150 km of the Lofoten Islands coast in 8 days, under jagged peaks and the midnight sun. Work out resupply and ferry hops before you set off.
Two lakes of different colours sit either side of the Besseggen ridge. Plan the 14 km hike around the Gjendesheim ferry and know how exposed it feels.
Want to stand on Norway's highest peak? The Galdhøpiggen hike from Spiterstulen is 12 km return to 2469 m. Here is when to go and what to pack.
How much does it cost to climb Kilimanjaro, and which route? All 7 routes compared, with park fees, permits and acclimatization for the 5895 m summit.
Hike to Kjeragbolten: the boulder wedged 1000 m above the Lysefjord, Norway. 11 km return, 570 m climb, and one of the most dramatic views in Norway.
Reinebringen in Lofoten is 4 km return up 1972 stone steps to the view over Reine. Read why wet steps change the plan and how to reach the trailhead.
Most visitors underestimate Trolltunga: 28 km return near Odda, 800 m of climbing and about 11 hours on foot. Check access and trail conditions first.
Hike Preikestolen Norway (Pulpit Rock): 8 km return to 604 m above the Lysefjord. Getting there from Stavanger, trail conditions, and when to go.
Trip reports
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania · May 5, 2026
Read our first-hand account of a 7-day Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climb: what summit night feels like, what we would change and what the guides taught us.
On the trail, somewhere · May 3, 2026
Why Mondohiking exists: the stories we'll tell, the gear we'll test and write about, and who the site is for. Start here if you're new to the site.
Guides
Jotunheimen national park hiking guide: Norway's highest peaks, the Besseggen ridge, hut-to-hut routes and when to go, plus how to plan a first trip.
From Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger or Bodø airport to Norway's classic trailheads by bus and train, with travel times and what each leg costs. Find yours.
Taking your dog hiking? Paw care, water planning, heat limits and Norway's leash law for day hikes and multi-day trips. Check the rules before you go.
How far can kids hike at each age? Snacks that stop meltdowns, shoes that fit and the one rule for every family hike. Try it on your next walk.
Lofoten or the western fjords? Sharp coastal peaks against deep valleys, and how the weather and logistics differ between them. Pick the one for you.
Price a 7-day hiking trip in Norway for 2026: flights, transport, beds, food and gear rental, split by budget tier and by region so you can compare.
Norway hiking packing list for summer: what to bring on fjord day hikes vs Hardangervidda traverses, what to leave at home, and why. Copy the list.
Winter hiking in Norway: which routes still work from November to April, what gear changes, and how to read a Norwegian winter forecast. Find a route.
Build a hiking first aid kit that fits in a 200 g pouch, then learn how to treat the five most common trail injuries before you ever need to.
Six days at 20 km a day needs a plan. This 12-week multi-day hike training plan builds your legs and lungs first, then adds weighted pack sessions.
In Norway you may walk, camp and forage on uncultivated land, even private land, under allemannsretten. See what's allowed, where, and for how long.
July is the best time to hike in Norway, and the window runs late June to mid-September. Pick your month from weather, daylight, crowds and what's open.
DNT cabins: how membership, the standard key, payment and booking work across Norway's 550+ mountain huts, and what a night costs. Book with less guesswork.
Gear
Best hiking boots by category: day hiking, multi-day, winter and budget, with the criteria that decide each, plus how to judge a boot before you buy.
How to choose hiking boots: cut height, midsole stiffness, fit and waterproofing explained by terrain and load, plus when a trail shoe beats a boot.
Hiking socks compared: wool vs synthetic vs cotton, cushion weights and sock height by boot, plus the fit details that stop blisters before they start.
Merino wool base layer for hiking: fabric weights (150/200/260) explained, merino vs synthetic, and how to layer it for cold and shoulder-season trips.
Merino wool socks for hiking: blend percentages, cushion weights and toe-box fit explained, plus why merino beats cotton and synthetic for blisters and odour.
How to choose trail running shoes: lug depth, drop, cushioning and rock plates explained by terrain, plus when a trail shoe beats a hiking boot.
What Vibram soles are: the main rubber compounds compared for grip and durability, how Megagrip handles wet rock, and when resoling beats new boots.
Silk, fleece, cotton or Thermolite? Sleeping bag liners compared on warmth, weight and pack size, plus why DNT cabins require one. Pick yours here.
How to choose a waterproof hiking jacket: waterproof ratings, breathability vs weight, and which features earn their price. Skip what you don't need.
Shop
A 12 oz ceramic mug printed with 'pole, pole', Swahili for slowly, slowly. The phrase that gets people up Kilimanjaro and most other hills. Order yours.
An A2 archival print of the Preikestolen trail elevation profile, hand-set on warm paper. Wall art for people who actually walked it.
A heavyweight cotton T-shirt with a subtle topographic-line print across the chest. Made for trail days, designed for after.
New to the site? Read the Norway hiking hub for the full trail and planning index, or find out how we work and credit photography.