My Norway Hiking Trip: Recharged and Ready!

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In summary, Joel took pictures of nature in Norway. He said the scenery was breathtaking and the animals were interesting. He also mentioned that he didn't see any people while he was there.
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I just thought I'd share few pictures from my hiking trip in Norway. 120km of hiking, over 1500m high mountains and astonishingly beutifull, varying landscapes - ahh! My batteries are recharged and I'm all ready to take on a new semester - bring it on! :smile:

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Thanks for sharing. Absolutely amazing.
 
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I'm almost about to cry...really beautiful.
 
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I want to be there..RIGHT NOW! Love the pic of the boat hull and shale!
 
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Really great pictures, Joel. I like the one with the reindeer.
 
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Exquisite, thanks.
 
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Fantastic! So glad you posted the pictures because words could not describe.


BTW...Is that Noah's ark? :wink:
 
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What a waste of film. You spend how long in scandinavia, name your thread "Nordic Beauty" and you don't include a single picture of a hot babe!?

geeze, some people.
 
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Beautiful! Are those reindeer?
 
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Great ones Joel ... breathtaking ... which part of Norway were you at (does look kind of familiar)? I've only hiked some of the northern parts (going over from Kilpisjarvi and hitting the N 'shore' from there)
 
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Great, another place I am now obliged to visit... :smile:
 
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I'm very glad you like them. :)

The thing looking like a boat hull is actually a German ww2 time hut. We where quite amazed to find a ceramic watercan with a bullet hole, some rusty explosion charges and then these huts, after five days without a trace of man. (I felt like Indiana Jones!) We suspected they where from the end of ww2, when German troops where driven out from the Finnish parts of Lappland. And we where right, as you can see from this poster that we found later, once we had reached civilization again:

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PerennialII said:
Great ones Joel ... breathtaking ... which part of Norway were you at (does look kind of familiar)? I've only hiked some of the northern parts (going over from Kilpisjarvi and hitting the N 'shore' from there)

Very glad you like them, Perenniall! And that is exactly the place! When have you been there and what kind of rout did you take? We started from Kilpisjärvi, wen't past intersection of three nation's boarders (Finland, Sweden, Norway) and headed east, towards a mountain called Barras, which is in the end of a valley (Kanaldalen) that starts from Storfjord (the fjord in the second last picture). After climbing Barras, we headed north, over the highland between Markusfjället Markos and Markos Malla. There we climbed our highest peak (the cloudy and snowy picture) and found the german fortifikations, after which we headed towards Oteren, a small villagein the end of Storfjord. From there we walked up, alongside the Fjord, towards Skibotn and took a day trip (which turned out to become a nighttrip as well) up the hills beside the fjord to take the two last pictures.

Btw. You DO know you opened pandoras box of endless stories, by asking about my trip, don't you? :biggrin:
 
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Smurf said:
What a waste of film. You spend how long in scandinavia, name your thread "Nordic Beauty" and you don't include a single picture of a hot babe!?

geeze, some people.

:biggrin:

How can you say that?! There are two perfectly good pictures of me... :cool:

And come on, we didn't see single person in six days and I had to save my memory card for the Reindeers (yup, those are reindeers). You got to prioritize in life.
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1. What hiking trails did you explore in Norway?

During my trip, I hiked on some of the most popular trails in Norway including the Trolltunga, Preikestolen, and Kjeragbolten. I also explored some lesser-known trails in the Hardangervidda National Park and the Jotunheimen National Park.

2. How physically demanding was the hiking trip?

The hiking trip in Norway was quite physically demanding as the trails were steep and rocky. It required a moderate level of physical fitness and endurance. However, there were also options for easier hikes and alternative routes for those who preferred a more leisurely pace.

3. What were the highlights of your trip?

There were so many highlights during my Norway hiking trip! Some of the most memorable experiences were reaching the breathtaking viewpoints at Trolltunga and Preikestolen, and standing on the iconic Kjeragbolten boulder. I also enjoyed the stunning landscapes and waterfalls along the trails, and the opportunity to camp in the beautiful Norwegian wilderness.

4. How was the weather during your trip?

The weather in Norway can be quite unpredictable, but I was lucky to have mostly sunny and mild days during my trip. However, it's always important to be prepared for rain and colder temperatures, especially in the mountainous areas. I made sure to pack appropriate clothing and gear for all types of weather.

5. Did you encounter any wildlife during your hikes?

Yes, I was fortunate to see some of Norway's unique wildlife during my hikes, including reindeer, musk oxen, and arctic foxes. I also saw a variety of birds and smaller animals such as squirrels and hares. It's important to respect and maintain a safe distance from these animals while hiking in their natural habitat.

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