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===Hiking===
===Hiking===
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|Hiking in Jotunheimen National Park]]
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|Hiking in Jotunheimen National Park]]
{{seealso|Hiking in the Nordic countries}}
{{seealso|Hiking in the Nordic countries}}
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Norway has endless
opportunties
for hiking in its wide wilderness, from easy walks in Oslo's city forest to alpine climbing in Jotunheimen or [[Troms]]. About 30
% of Norway is covered in forest, more than 50
% of Norway's total area is barren mountain (little or no vegetation), a mere 5
% are farms or other built-up areas (including roads and towns). A number of areas are protected as national parks, but most the country is equally attractive and available to the public. Skiing is season is generally from mid-November to late April, while bare ground hiking season is generally from mid summer to September. Note that hiking season varies greatly depending on region (and from year to year): In the high mountains there may still be deep snow until July, while in the lower areas and along the coast hiking season start early spring. Visitors should be aware that the tree line is much lower in Norway than in continental Europe and US Rockies, high alpine conditions (no vegetation, glaciers, extremely rugged surface may start even at 1000 to 1500
meters
above sea level). Proper mountain clothing is needed for hikes even in summer in the uplands.
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Norway has endless
opportunities
for hiking in its wide wilderness, from easy walks in Oslo's city forest to alpine climbing in Jotunheimen or [[Troms]]. About 30% of Norway is covered in forest, more than 50% of Norway's total area is barren mountain (little or no vegetation), a mere 5% are farms or other built-up areas (including roads and towns). A number of areas are protected as national parks, but most the country is equally attractive and available to the public. Skiing is season is generally from mid-November to late April, while bare ground hiking season is generally from mid summer to September. Note that hiking season varies greatly depending on region (and from year to year): In the high mountains there may still be deep snow until July, while in the lower areas and along the coast hiking season start early spring. Visitors should be aware that the tree line is much lower in Norway than in continental Europe and US Rockies, high alpine conditions (no vegetation, glaciers, extremely rugged surface may start even at 1000 to 1500
metres
above sea level). Proper mountain clothing is needed for hikes even in summer in the uplands.
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In Norway,
travelers
enjoy a [[right to access]], which means it is possible to camp freely in most places for a couple of days, as long as you're not on cultivated land and provided you are at least
150 m
away from houses and farm buildings. Don't leave any traces and take your rubbish away for recycling.
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In Norway,
travellers
enjoy a [[right to access]], which means it is possible to camp freely in most places for a couple of days, as long as you're not on cultivated land and provided you are at least
150m
away from houses and farm buildings. Don't leave any traces and take your rubbish away for recycling.
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Den Norske Turistforening (DNT)
[http://www.turistforeningen.no/english/] (''The Norwegian Mountain Touring Association'') operates many staffed and self-service mountain cabins, marks mountain routes, offers maps and route information, guided tours, and several other services for mountain hikers in Norway.
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[http://www.turistforeningen.no/english/
Den Norske Turistforening
]
(DNT)
(''The Norwegian Mountain Touring Association'') operates many staffed and self-service mountain cabins, marks mountain routes, offers maps and route information, guided tours, and several other services for mountain hikers in Norway.
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Mountainous areas are popular among both Norwegians and tourists. Tourists can visit Galdhøpiggen (
2469
), the highest mountain in Norway, or join a [[musk ox safari]] in Dovrefjell.
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Mountainous areas are popular among both Norwegians and tourists. Tourists can visit Galdhøpiggen (
2469m
), the highest mountain in Norway, or join a [[musk ox safari]] in Dovrefjell.
Google Maps can only be used for initial planning, not for navigation in the field. Try the national mapping agency's [http://www.atlas.no/ Atlas.no] site, which concords with their excellent printed hiking maps. Hikers in the wilderness should bring a detailed topographical map 1:50,000 (1:75,000 can also be used).
Google Maps can only be used for initial planning, not for navigation in the field. Try the national mapping agency's [http://www.atlas.no/ Atlas.no] site, which concords with their excellent printed hiking maps. Hikers in the wilderness should bring a detailed topographical map 1:50,000 (1:75,000 can also be used).