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Hiking Destinations

Welcome Hikers - to specialist hiking destinations that offer a selection of accommodation and hiking possibilities. Find signposted trails with different difficulty levels.

In Walk Telemark several destinations have a good handful of quality assured hiking trails. Here you will also find Hiker-friendly tourist information offices offering expert help with your tour planning! Are you unsure where the trails start, what the difficulty ratings mean, or which trip would be best for you? Then get in touch with your nearest Welcome Hikers tourist information office for advice and tips.

Hiking destinations in Telemark

Rjukan

Welcome to Rjukan - the World Heritage Site at the foot of Mount Gaustatoppen! Here you can experience a holiday far from stress and hardship, where nature lays the conditions for an active holiday with miles of waymarked hiking trails.
Lifjell and Bø

The Lifjell plateau is fabulous hillwalking country for all the family, with more than 20 summits at least 1,000 metres above sea level. "A miniature Jotunheimen", according to the legendary mountain guide Claus Helberg.
Seljord

Welcome to Seljord - the village with the shortest distance from the town centre to the summits, and with a long and vivid tradition of storytelling.
Rauland

Rauland is the mountain village in Vinje which is known for its many activities both winter and summer. During winter, Rauland is one of Norway´s most snow-safe areas, but when summer finally comes, you can use Rauland as a basecamp to experience the best mountain- Telemark has to offer!
Dalen

Right in between the eastern and western part of Norway, at the end of the Telemark Canal, lies Dalen. Surrounded by steep mountains and with its distinctive fjord landscape, this place attracts more and more people to outdoor activities in the dramatic and fantastic nature.
Vrådal

Vrådal is a popular destination with activities for the whole family both summer and winter. The source of activity is the beautiful nature and all the opportunities it provides.