Step back in time and follow the path once used by King Sverre and his army - and all the other King's of Norway.
Today, the restored Kongevegen invites you to relive history. Notably, sections like Vindhellavegen reveal the remarkable engineering skills of the past. As a self-guided walking holiday, you will experience the magnificent scenery along the historic King's Road at your own pace.
Description
Embark on an enchanting 6-day journey along the historic King's Road in Jotunheimen and the Sognefjord area. It is ideal for hikers looking for trails without technical difficulties as it goes along the old road that was built in 1793 for horses and carts travelling between eastern and western Norway. Follow the path of Norway's past monarchs as you traverse picturesque landscapes, from serene mountains to well-preserved stave churches. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and contrasts, thunderous waterfalls, and charming villages. This self-guided walking holiday offers the perfect blend of nature, history, and adventure. With comfortable accommodations, local transfers and expert support, it's an unforgettable exploration of Norway's past and present.
Day 1
Transport: Arrival by bus in Tyin, from Oslo or Bergen
Possible activity: local hike from your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can go on a short hike from your hotel. The tour description will include a recommended hiking route
Accommodation: Filefjellstuene
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Transport: Transfer from your hotel to your hike’s starting point
Activity: Hike from Øye to Filefjellstuene
Duration: 4-5 hours, Distance: 12 kilometres, ↑ 600 meters
The King’s Road between Øye and Tyinkrysset starts by the Øye Stave Church. You'll be transported to the starting point, where your journey unfolds. The trail is mainly grass and gravel and takes you from wooded inland countryside to the open mountain scenery on the Filefjell plateau.
Accommodation: Filefjellstuene
Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner
Day 3
Transport: Transfer from your hotel to your hike’s starting point. You will be picked up as well at the end of your hike.
Activity: Hike Kyrkjestølen – Maristova
Duration: 4-5 hours, Distance: 11 kilometres, ↑ 350 meters
Between Kyrkjestølen and Maristova, you'll traverse the actual Filefjell, reaching the Kings Road's highest point (1247 masl) with breathtaking views of the Hurrungane peaks. Here, you'll witness what it meant to construct a road following the French principle. It aimed for the straightest line possible, prioritizing drainage and foundational work, with less concern for the terrain's natural features.
Accommodation: Filefjellstuene
Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner
Day 4
Transport: Transfer to your next accommodation, where your next hikes start.
Activity: Hike Sverrestigen, Borgund and Vindhellavegen
Duration: 2-3 hours, Distance: 5 kilometres, ↑ 290 meters
Today's hike starts from Rimskjold and traces the historic Sverrestigen. This path was chosen by King Sverre of Norway to elude waiting farmers prepared for attack. Your hike leads you to the well-preserved Borgund stave church (from 1180 CE). Here you can find an exhibition and we recommend visiting the church (entrance not included). Continuing, you'll hike along the iconic and beloved Vindhellavegen, a highlight of the King's Road. Your final stop for the night awaits at Husum Hotel, where your luggage will be waiting.
Accommodation: Husum Hotel
Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner
Day 5
Activity: Hike Seltåsen and Galdane from Husum
Duration: 6-7 hours, Distance: 14 kilometres, ↑ 300 meters
You start walking on Øygardsvegen that leads you to Seltunåsen starting on the round-trip Galdane and back to Husum for another overnight stay. Along the way you will see magnificent waterfalls, old crofts, places wrapped in legend, and German fortifications.
Accommodation: Husum Hotel
Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner
Day 6
Transport: Departure by bus to Oslo or Bergen.
Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch
Important details
To fully enjoy your hiking adventure in the mountains, it's important to dress appropriately for the weather conditions and local temperatures. For a comfortable and enjoyable experience, we recommend wearing warm, waterproof clothing, sturdy mountain hiking boots that provide ankle support, sunscreen and sunglasses. It is not recommended to wear trail running shoes, everyday shoes or sneakers. Everyone is welcome to join this hiking adventure, regardless of experience as the hikes and distances can be easily adapted.
Luggage transport
We will transport your luggage to your next accommodation while you hike on day 4.
Accommodations
Filefjellstuene
Located at 900 m.a.s.l. in Jotunheimen, Filefjellstuene welcomes trekking lovers and outdoor enthusiasts all year around. The old traditional mountain farm was turned over the years to a cozy hotel lodge with lots of modern amenities. It has been renovated in 2024 and can now offer completely new sauna, modern rooms as well as more traditional cottages. Filefjellstuene is strategically located close to the main road E16, along the historic “King’s Road” and at an equal distance (ca. 250 km or 3,5 hours) from both Oslo and Bergen. The hosts place strong emphasis on offering excellent meals prepared with local ingredients.
Husum Hotel
Active since 1835 as a coaching inn – and later as a local post station complete with telegraph – the hotel presents a Swiss style typical of the Sogn area during the 19th century and it’s a 10-minute walk from the historic King’s Road. It has been visited by Norwegian personalities during the years (Edvard Grieg, Ole Bull and Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, especially because of its position on the river Lærdalselvi, famous for the abundance of salmon. Due to the seasonality of the fishing season, the hotel is open just in summer and can be reached by public transport.
Meals
All restaurants offer food based on local ingredients. For breakfast there will be buffet. Here you also need to make yourself a packed lunch that you bring to lunch for the day. It is possible to fill a thermos, check with the accommodation. Dinner will be served in the afternoon/evening.
Route
Our selected daily hikes are well-marked, and you will meet other hikers. The trails are narrow, often rocky, and sometimes you need to cross rivers and streams. Therefore, we recommend ankle-height mountain boots and hiking poles. You will receive an access to our JVB-app before travelling. This one contains GPX
files, itineraries description and detailed information for your trip.
Difficulty
Easy - Medium
Kilometre: up to 15 kilometres
Ascent: up to 1000 ascent meter
Terrain: Varied trail, where longer sections are hilly and rocky, there may also be sections with exposed terrain.
On these trips, it is mountainous terrain, and there can be long ascents and descents. The tours are usually around 5-7 hours. This one doesn’t represent special technical difficulties, but some stretches can be rocky and a bit more demanding with some elevation. Most of the hikes can be adapted to your hiking skills if needed with several variants to chose from.
Equipment list
When you book with us, we'll provide you with a packing list to ensure you have all the necessary clothing and gear.
Transport
Arrival by bus from Oslo, Bergen, or any destination in between. Enjoy the convenience of choosing from various departure times at a location that suits your journey along our express bus routes. Our express buses take you directly to the heart of Norway, passing through mountains, valleys, rivers, and charming farma along the way. Please share your travel plans with us, and we will take care of the arrangements, ensuring a stress-free experience for you.
Included:
Bus from/to Oslo or Bergen
Transport between local destinations
Luggage transport on day 4
Accommodation x 5 incl. breakfast
Dinner x 5
Packed lunch x 5
JVB App with access to maps, tracks, vouchers and all necessary travel documents
Organizational support and backup from our team
CO2 compensation
Prices 2026:
Per person in double room: NOK 17.300
Single room suppl.: NOK 6.000
Children (6-17 years): 16.200
Season June – September
First arrival day: 18.05.2026*
Last arrival day: 26.09.2026
*Depending on the snow conditions, the program in the mountains might need small adjustments in the beginning of the season.
Duration: 6 days
Add on:
Fjord cruise from Flåm to Bergen (5 hours): NOK 1.495
Extra night in Oslo/Bergen, person in double room incl. breakfast (NET rate): NOK 1.175
Single room suppl. Oslo (NET rate): NOK 575
Single room suppl. Bergen (NET rate): NOK 750
