Rondane National Park

Rondane National Park is a mountain area in eastern Norway covering about 963 square kilometers. The terrain includes ten prominent peaks above 6500 feet (2000 meters), with Rondeslottet as the highest summit at 7145 feet (2178 meters).

Archaeological evidence shows that hunter-gatherers built stone traps for reindeer hunting in this region roughly 3500 years ago. These early traces reveal how people used these mountains long before modern trails and lodges existed.

The park draws hikers from across Norway who follow marked routes and stay in staffed mountain lodges as part of a long tradition of self-guided mountain travel. This custom shapes how people experience and use the high plateaus today.

Hiking trails are accessible from the village of Høvringen and connect to several staffed mountain lodges offering food and lodging. Sturdy footwear and weatherproof clothing are essential year-round, as mountain conditions change quickly in this high alpine terrain.

The park protects one of Norway's last wild reindeer herds that roam the high plateaus. These animals are so wary that hikers rarely spot them directly, yet their tracks and grazing marks visibly shape the landscape.

Location: Dovre Municipality

Location: Sel Municipality

Location: Nord-Fron

Location: Sør-Fron Municipality

Location: Ringebu Municipality

Location: Folldal Municipality

Location: Stor-Elvdal Municipality

Inception: 1962

Operator: Rondane-Dovre nasjonalparkstyre

GPS coordinates: 61.83333,9.83333

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41