Dovre-Sunndalsfjella National Park
Dovre-Sunndalsfjella National Park
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Tess B
Toronto, Canada88 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
We had a fantastic experience at Dovrefjell National Park, specifically aiming to see the muskoxen. We arrived late the evening before our hike and set up camp by the waterfall, which was a beautiful and serene spot. We hit the trail around 4am. The trail is fairly steep and best suited for decently experienced hikers with some stamina and boots, but it’s well-marked and easy to follow, so you definitely don’t need a guide if you have some hiking and wayfinding experience. It’s great to be able to go at your own pace.
As you near the top, the trail becomes less defined but visibility is good because there aren't any trees, so be sure to have a trail map handy on an app like Gaia. This is also when you’ll want to keep an eye out for muskoxen and reindeer. Binoculars or a good camera lens are a must, as they were crucial for spotting the muskoxen on a distant hill. We had a great opportunity to observe them from afar.
We highly recommend this hike for nature and animal enthusiasts. Make sure to bring plenty of water and consider camping near the trailhead if you can. We found a few good spots for our tent and ended up settling near the bridge. It was a memorable experience and definitely worth the visit!
As you near the top, the trail becomes less defined but visibility is good because there aren't any trees, so be sure to have a trail map handy on an app like Gaia. This is also when you’ll want to keep an eye out for muskoxen and reindeer. Binoculars or a good camera lens are a must, as they were crucial for spotting the muskoxen on a distant hill. We had a great opportunity to observe them from afar.
We highly recommend this hike for nature and animal enthusiasts. Make sure to bring plenty of water and consider camping near the trailhead if you can. We found a few good spots for our tent and ended up settling near the bridge. It was a memorable experience and definitely worth the visit!
Written August 1, 2024
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John C
Field, Canada30 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
Before our trip we picked to go here with the goal of seeing some musk oxen. Since I didn't have a good idea of how difficult it would be to find some I had looked into safaris. I am a somewhat experienced hiker, and we have done a similar search in the United States for Bison in the US national parks in South Dakota. In the end we decided to save the hundreds of US dollars a person and take a chance on our own. This was a great decision.
First off, there is a website for hiking in Norway where you can print off maps for free: norgeskart.no
Find your hike, print off a map and you are good to go.
We started our hike where most sites told us to, just south of the Kongsvold Restaurant in a public parking lot. We headed to the park for a 10 mile hike. The initial climb is pretty steep but it levels off into a grassy plateau. We didn't have luck on the high trail but did our return trip next to river and saw a ton.
The map I uploaded shows where we saw some Musk Ox (a print off of that free site) while they will always be changing location, we had the best luck following the trail by the river.
Have a great time!
First off, there is a website for hiking in Norway where you can print off maps for free: norgeskart.no
Find your hike, print off a map and you are good to go.
We started our hike where most sites told us to, just south of the Kongsvold Restaurant in a public parking lot. We headed to the park for a 10 mile hike. The initial climb is pretty steep but it levels off into a grassy plateau. We didn't have luck on the high trail but did our return trip next to river and saw a ton.
The map I uploaded shows where we saw some Musk Ox (a print off of that free site) while they will always be changing location, we had the best luck following the trail by the river.
Have a great time!
Written July 5, 2017
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NaturesMoments
Pickering, UK1,352 contributions
Sep 2016 • Friends
Stayed close by for 10 days and spent every day in the Dovrefjell National Park area.
Some days we went on the bus to Snøhetta and other days we just walked from the park gates. Be prepared to walk for miles but its worth it and we covered over 70 miles in 10 days and came across lots of Musk Ox groups.
A breathtaking and wonderful place.
Some days we went on the bus to Snøhetta and other days we just walked from the park gates. Be prepared to walk for miles but its worth it and we covered over 70 miles in 10 days and came across lots of Musk Ox groups.
A breathtaking and wonderful place.
Written September 22, 2016
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Simira
Oslo, Norway743 contributions
Very nice for trekking/camping, quiet and peaceful
Written February 23, 2012
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ch6006hc
Copenhagen, Denmark208 contributions
Aug 2016 • Solo
Huge area of wilderness with musk ox and wild reindeer. Snøhetta at its center was formerly believed to be the highest mountain in Scandinavia, until Jotunheimen was explored. Use the shuttle bus to get deep into the area.
Written September 9, 2016
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