Forollhogna National Park
Scandinavia's northernmost reindeer reserve
The scenery of Forollhogna consists of large alpine areas, with gentle slopes rising from the valleys below - an area often referred to as "the gentle mountains". Here are thriving villages and a lush cultural landscape formed by the region's farming traditions. For centuries the mountain farms have been in use during the summer, and many still are. This is the setting of Forollhogna National Park, Norway's 19th park to be so designated. It is here that the country's most prolific population of wild reindeer wander freely, and in the distance you may well see majestic bucks with magnificent antlers, standing proudly while guarding their herd.
On December 21 st, 2001, Forollhogna National Park was established, as the 19. national park in Norway. The total conservation area, 1513,7 km2, comprises a low-middle alpine mountain plateau in the surroundings of Mount Forollhogna, 1332 meters a.s.l. The region lies in the northern part of Hedmark and the southern part of Sør- Trøndelag counties, and includes parts of the municipalities Rennebu, Midtre Gauldal, Holtålen, Tynset, Os, Tolga and Røros. The ground is mostly dominated by limestone sediments which create a nutrient rich soil well suited for plant growth. In this region the humid climate of Trøndelag and the arid climate of the Østerdalen valley meet. Low alpine vegetation rich in heather and willows dominate.
Local mountain guides
When visiting the
Forollhogna national park we recomend use of local mountain guides.
These will give you the most of exploring the nature, wildlife and
cultural history. There is a wealth of possibillities for
adventures and activities in the surrondings of the park, that we
suggest you to try!
Organized groups need to aply for license from the local government. If you are travelling as a group - the easiest way is to hire a local guide wich is propriate licensed.
The conservation area of the national park is 1062 km2. Also you find 8 different landscape protected areas - 452 km2.
Hiking in the national park
The rights of
access in Norway gives people the oppurtunities to on their
own explore the nature in the park. No license needed for
private people. Organized groups need to aply for license from the
local government. When hiking in the mountains you will see the
unspoiled landscape with it's richness of flora and fauna. There is
rich possibilities for fishing, picking bearries, hunting or just
relaxing. Climbing (easy hiking) mountain peaks in these kind
mountains is a populare activity. Be aware of weather changes.
Always bring sufficient equipment and knowledge for survival in the
wild when hiking in nature.
Marked trails
You find the Pilgrims Trail as the only official marked route
crossing the national park. Still there is lots of marked
hiking-trails in the valleys surronding the park.
Weather forecast at www.yr.no
Where is it?
Northern Europe, Scandinavia,
Norway, Hedmark and Trondelag county.
Maps
Forollhogna National Park (DN)
Visitors info
There is no fees to enter
the National Park and the surroundings. Only fee is local taxes for
driving on private mountain roads (aprox. 50-60 NOK).
Official Tourist Information
Røros Tourist Board - at
Røros World Heritage Village
Phone: +47-72 41 00 00 Fax:+47-72 41 02 08
Elevation of prominent points and towns
Forollhogna peak 1332
Sandfjellet peak 1258
Sverjesjøhøa peak 1240
Gardåhøgda peak 1237
Berghøgda peak 1233
Hestfjellet peak 1224
Langfjellshogna 1210
Bratthøa peak 1204
Storskarven peak 1100
Nonsvola peak 1089
Vingelen - National park village 700
Dalsbygda village 670
Enodd (Budal) 480
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