Walking holidays in Norway

• Ability: Easy/moderate (depending on whether you decide to walk up or down the mountain, or both!)
• Duration: Approx. 2 hours
• A great route that's fairly central and you can tailor to your ability

There are plenty of options when it comes to walking Mount Fløyen so you can tailor the route to your ability. There's a funicular that goes to the top of the mountain so many choose to buy tickets and catch the funicular up and then walk back down to the city which is around 3.5 kilometres, all downhill with some lovely views along the way. If you're wanting to push yourself though you can walk up the mountain. It's quite challenging, with a constant uphill climb and some parts are quite steep - the views across the city when you reach the top though are well worth it. At the top of Mount Fløyen there's plenty happening with a couple of cafes and restaurants and a few other walking trails if you're looking to walk a bit further.

• Difficulty: Moderate
• Ascent/descent: Approx. 463 metres

There are a couple of different routes you can take for this one so it’s best to chat to the Kviknes hotel first to decide which route is best for you. Depending on the route you take, it can be challenging in places but the views are spectacular.

• Distance: Approx. 20 kilometres
• Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
• Ascent/descent: Approx. 120/990 metres

This self-guided walk takes you on a journey through the Flåm Valley, by rail and on foot. You begin in Flåm by hopping on the Flåm Railway (payable and must be booked in advance. Guests staying in Aurland will need to get the bus to and from Flam). You’ll skirt by rail through the valley, looking out at dramatic landscapes and waterfalls as you climb to Myrdal. From Myrdal you’ll depart the train and head on foot using the old construction road back to Flåm. It’s a long walk but the views along the way make it worth it. A beautiful walk with endless waterfalls.

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