Securely clipped to a thick steel cable, spend the day climbing the precipitous slopes of Mount Hoven for otherwise inaccessible views overlooking the steep green slopes, groaning glaciers, and fjord-dark waters of the Lodalen and Oledalen valleys. This privately led hike gives you a chance to explore the dramatic landscape and the breathless heights of the mountain in complete safety, thanks to the via ferrata that you’ll be attached to the whole time.
You and your guide will clip yourselves to the cable and make your way up the sharply slanted slopes of Mount Hoven, which rises to a peak 1,011 m (3,300 ft) above the blue-black waters of Innvikfjorden. As you climb, you’ll be treated to unimpeded panoramic views, especially as you cross the Gjølmunne suspension bridge, the longest via ferrata bridge in Europe, which stretches a distance of 120 m (393 ft). After reaching the summit, you’ll ride down the Loen Skylift for even more views.
You’ll begin your day at the Loen Active Shop, where your guide will provide a full safety briefing about how to properly use the via ferrata, which means ‘iron road’ in Italian. This style of climbing originated in Italy during World War I, when soldiers strung the peaks with cables so they could traverse the mountains safely and quickly. Today, a via ferrata is a steel cable affixed to the rock and, by attaching yourself to it, you can safely access more exposed areas of the slope.
Accompanied by your guide, you’ll scale to the peak of Mount Hoven, clambering up steep routes that include the narrow Gjølmunne suspension bridge. Along the way and from the summit, you’ll have views of Mount Skåla and Lake Lovatnet in the east, Jostedalsbreen Glacier and Olden in the south, and Nordfjord winding its way toward Stryn in the west.
After you’ve had your fill of the scenery, you and your guide will head back down the Loen Skylift.
Start planning your tailor-made trip by contacting one of our Norway specialists
These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.
Fjord safari & hike
Soak up the peaceful atmosphere and striking natural scenery of Norway鈥檚 fjordland on this privately guided tour. You鈥檒l travel across two fjords by Zodiac boat, stopping on the way back for a hike to a traditional farm, where you鈥檒l enjoy a homemade lunch.
Kayaking in the fjords
Spend a morning or afternoon kayaking on the mirrored waters of Sognefjord, Norway鈥檚 largest and deepest fjord, with a private guide. You鈥檒l also navigate a smaller branch of water for a quieter experience, spotting wildlife and waterfalls as you go.
Seven Sisters kayaking tour
There鈥檚 nothing quite like experiencing the Norwegian fjords from a kayak. On this private, guided tour, you can view Geirangerfjord鈥檚 celebrated Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls from a kayak, recommended by Audley specialists as part of your trip to Norway.
Zip-lining & mountain biking experience
This varied and active private tour gives you a chance to explore the Fl氓m region and soak up its mountainous scenery from different perspectives. You鈥檒l travel by scenic train through mountains, zip-line over a waterfall-filled valley and descend through forest by mountain bike.
You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tours below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.
