Overview
A six day, self-guided trekking holiday along the Kongevegen, which translates as the King’s Road. This is an ancient 100km highway over Norway’s Filefjell Mountains that dates back to 1793, created to connect the east with the west of the country. This section starts in Tyinkrysset and ends in Borgund and, with the use of transfers to speed things up a little on this shorter break, you get to experience highlights such as the Vindhellavegen through Vindhella Pass, the wide open Filefjell Plateau, Sverrestigen Viking Trail and a luscious circular walk from Galdane. Stay in just two accommodations, this trip is full board.
- Kongevegen (King’s Road)
- Øye Stavkyrkje (Øye stave church)
- Filefjell Plateau
- Borgund Stavkyrkje (Borgund stave church)
- Vindhellavegen through Vindhella Pass
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tyinkrysset
You are transferred to either Oslo or Bergen to the village of Tyinkrysset, located in the Norwegian county of Innlandet. Depending on your arrival time, explore the surrounding area and make the most of the local hiking trails leading from the village.
- Accommodation: Filefjellstuene mountain cabin or similar in Tyinkrysset
- Meals: dinner
Day 2: Øye – Filefjell Plateau | 12km
You are transferred to Øye, the starting point of today’s walk. From there, follow the route mainly along grass and gravel trails, heading through areas of woodland towards the open mountainscapes of Filefjell Plateau. You are transferred to your accommodation after the hike.
- Walking for the day: 4-5h, 12km ↑600m
- Accommodation: Filefjellstuene mountain cabin or similar in Tyinkrysset
- Meals: breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Day 3: Kyrkjestølen – Maristuen | 11km
You are transferred to the start of today’s walk which traverses the mountainous landscape of Filefjell, reaching the highest point of the Kongevegen trail at 1,247m. From here, the views extend over the peaks of the Hurrungane Massif. Today’s route are typical of the Kongevegen’s long, straight paths that the is known for, and there are signs along the route which provide further information about the development of the trail. You are transferred from the end point of today’s walk to your accommodation.
- Walking for the day: 4-5h, 11km ↑350m
- Accommodation: Filefjellstuene mountain cabin or similar in Tyinkrysset
- Meals: breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Day 4: Sverrestigen Trail and Vindhellavegen | 5km
To start the day you are transferred to Rimskjold to start your walk, which follows a section of the historic Sverrestigen Viking Trail. Today’s route then leads to the well-preserved Borgund Stavkyrkje, one of Norway’s stave churches dating back to the 12th century, where we recommend visiting the exhibition which tells you more about Norway’s stave churches. Continuing walking, this time following the Vindhellavegen through Vindhella Pass which takes you a series of winding bends which, for many, is the highlight of the Kongevegen. You are transferred from the end point of today’s walk to your accommodation.
- Walking for the day: 2-3h, 5km ↑290m
- Accommodation: Husum Hotel or similar in Borgund
- Meals: breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Day 5: Seltåsen and Galdane circular walk | 14km
After a transfer to the trailhead, today’s route follws the Øygardsvegen section of Kongevegen, another impressive section that meanders its way through the dramatic landscape, all the way to Seltåsen. From here, begin the circular walk to Galdane, with glorious scenery of waterfalls and old crofts along the way, as well as some German fortifications from WW2. You are transferred from the end point of today’s walk to your accommodation.
- Walking for the day: 6-7h, 14km ↑300m
- Accommodation: Husum Hotel or similar in Borgund
- Meals: breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Day 6: Departure
Departure after breakfast by transfer towards Oslo or Bergen (or a destination in between).
- Meals: breakfast and packed lunch
What to expect
Accommodation
Accommodation on this tour is in just two places, a small, locally-owned hotel and a traditional mountain cabin. They have been carefully selected based on a variety of criteria, including their location, warm hospitality, fine local food or commitment to responsible tourism. All rooms have private bathroom facilities.
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- Filefjellstuene (Tyinkrysset)
- Husum Hotel (Borgund)
Accommodation is subject to availability. In the event of any being fully booked for your chosen dates, we will replace it with an accommodation of equal value and quality level. We will provide exact accommodation details to you upon booking confirmation.
Meals
Breakfast is included on all days. You can prepare a self-made packed lunch from the breakfast buffet. Dinner, consisting of a three-course meal, is included on all nights.
Difficulty and terrain
This tour is rated easy to moderate and is suitable for both less experienced walkers and seasoned hikers, with daily walking distances ranging from 5-14km. The trail follows well-maintained footpaths and the trails are waymarked. A reasonable level of fitness is required to get the most out of this tour, with daily elevation gains ranging from 290-600m (read more about difficulty grades).
We strongly advise you to only follow marked trails and never try to shorten the path through unknown and unmarked terrain. We will provide you with detailed route notes and maps and you can call our 24/7 local assistance phone number anytime. More detailed information on route navigation will be included in your holiday information pack.
When to go
This trip is available from May until September. The flexibility of self-guided holidays means that there are no fixed dates, meaning you can start your trip on any date during the season.
As Filefjell is a mountainous area, it can be colder than other regions of Norway in the summer. The average temperatures during this time period range from 01-11C, with little rainfall. However it’s important to note that in surrounding regions temperatures can reach 25-30C during these months. There are long days and short nights during the summer in Norway. For more information, please see our blog on the Best time to go to Norway.
Getting there
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By plane
Our recommended airports for this tour are Oslo Airport (OSL) and Bergen Airport (BGO).
- Bus tickets for travel from Oslo/Bergen to Tyinkrysset and from Borgund to Oslo/Bergen are included in the tour price
- From Oslo to Tyinkrysset the bus journey takes 4.5h and from Bergen it takes 4h 15mins
- From Borgund the bus journey to Oslo takes 6-9h and to Bergen it takes 3h 45mins
- Please inform us of your travel plans in advance, so that your bus tickets can be arranged accordingly
Inclusions
Included
- 5 nights accommodation
- 5 breakfasts and packed lunches (self-prepared from the breakfast buffet)
- 5 dinners (three-course meals)
- Bus from and to Oslo or Bergen
- Digital journey documentation and practical information: personalised trip notes and maps
- All local transfers between local destinations
- Luggage transfers when changing accommodation (one piece per person, up to 20kg)
- 24/7 phone assistance by our local office/representative
Excluded
- Airfare and connecting land transfers
- Drinks and snacks
- Travel insurance (required – get a quote online)
- Personal expenses
- Local tourist taxes and entry fees (payable locally)
- Any items not explicitly listed as included
- eSIM data for international travel (get an eSIM)
Options, extras and supplements
- If you’re travelling in a group, a supplement applies to group members who would like to have a room of their own
- We regret that this tour is not open to solo travellers
- Fjord cruise from Flåm to Bergen (5h, accommodation not included)
