Fannaråken

Fannaråken is a popular hiking destination, both for mountain hikers and for those who collect peaks over 2,000 meters.

The walk follows the main road from Turtagrø as far as the second bend and then goes by a road up Helgedalen. High up in Helgedalen you pass the intake to a tunnel feeding water to the Fortun hydro-electric power station.

The walk then swings steeply up to the Keiserpasset - Skogadalsbøen road fork. From here a good path twists and turns up to Fannaråken. This is one of the "classic" Norwegian walks. Fannaråkhytta cabin is the highest mountain hut in Norway ( 2068 m a.s.l.) and is manned during the summer. Many come to Fannaråken to experience the sunrise.

Do you want to spend the night at Fanaråken? Yes it is possible. Book your stay here;

Tour facts:

Parking: Parking at Turtagrø Hotel

Distance: 18 km

Time: Approx. 6 hours from Turtagrø

Difficulty: Demanding

Season: June - September

Toilet: There is a public toilet at the top of Fannaråken

Water: Fill your bottle with water before the tour as there may be limited access to water on the tour.

Leads are mandatory between April 1 and November 1. Your dog must not run loose.

Planning your hike

Before embarking on any hike, it’s essential to check current trail conditions, weather forecasts, and ensure you have the necessary equipment, especially for challenging hikes. The overview maps and information about the trip in this brochure is only for inspiration. Do not use this map for the hike. Buy a proper map or contact a guiding company in the Sognefjord.

We're delighted to have you visiting - thanks for showing respect and care during your stay.

1. Use marked toilets and trash bins

2. Stick to marked trails and roads

3. Don't feed the animals

4. Respect private property

5. Keep left on roads and use sidewalk to give way to local farmes

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Public transport

There are daily bus routes from Oslo to Otta and from Otta to Sognefjellshytta and Turtagrø in the summer. Chech timetables here

There is also a bus to Lom, which corresponds with a bus to Sognefjellshytta and Turtagrø. Mountain route 200 Lom-Sogndal

Alternatively, you can take a train to Otta and a bus further up Sognefjellet.