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Summer adventures


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Summer adventures


Take the Loen Skylift to the top of Mt. Hoven, and hike high above the fjord. Marked and built trails give the motivation to explore the highlands. Or maybe you want to challenge yourself by climbing the Via Ferrata Loen? This village has many activities to choose from, so find your favorite.

Walking & hiking

Via Ferrata Loen

Zip Line

SUP

Biking

Kayak

Shuttle

With a guide

Pedal boat

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Walking & Hiking


from Loen Skylift

Walking & Hiking


from Loen Skylift

Wonderful hiking trails are waiting for you as you arrive to Mt. Hoven with Loen Skylift. All trails with magificent views of the fjord landscape and Jostedalsbreen National Park. Choose between easy short hikes and more challenging full day hikes. Mt. Hoven is a trailhead, and the trails are waymarked and signposted by international standards. High quality and sustainability are key factors. 

Guided tours are offered by Loen Active

Season for hiking at Mt. Hoven: May/June-October/November (depending on snow conditions).  

Remember to stay safe, and read about safety in the mountains.

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1. Gjølrunden - 2,2 km / 120 metre climb

This round trip takes you into a spectacular and dramatic landscape, with a panoramic view of Lodalen and Oldedalen valleys. There is a 170-metre ascent on the first part of the walk, with stone steps on the steepest stretches. Furthest east, you will walk close to the edge of Tungegjølet gully, but you can walk on safely by sticking to the path. Views of the fjord, mountains and glacier at the highest point. You will see the mountains near Sunnmøre in the north and Jostedalsbreen National Park in the southeast. The path continues west through alpine terrain. Here you continue on a gravel path that takes you back to the start at Hoven.

 
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2. Mount Skredfjellet - 2 km one way / 155 metre climb

This route has great views of the fjord, mountains and glaciers and is suitable for all age groups. There is a gravel path from Hoven to Skredfjellet. Some short steep stretches. After a while, there is a view of the fjord and the great valleys towards the Jostedalsbreen glacier. When you reach the ridge, you can see the Sunnmøre Alps in the north and Mount Gjegnen in the west. From the top, you can see the Nordfjord, which is 106 km long. You can glimpse the Skålatårnet tower, 1,848 metres, in the east. Oldedalen valley surrounded by glaciers can be seen in the south.

 
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Towards Oppheim mountain farm. Photo: Treningsfrue

3. Hoven - Skredfjellet - Hoven - 7,9 km / 523 metre climb in total

Round trip over Skredfjellet mountain via Oppheimssætra summer pasture farm and back to Hoven. Parts of the route pass along an alpine ridge that offers a panoramic view of the fjord, mountains and glacier. About halfway, you will reach the idyllic Nøkketjønn tarn. Maybe you would like to have a swim with the Nøkken troll? The walk continues down to Oppheimssætra before turning back towards Hoven on a gravel path. The walk can be done in both directions. 

 
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4. Mount Årheimsfjellet - 6,3 km one way / 340 metre climb

A walk in undulating alpine landscape, with fantastic views of the fjord. You will see more and more mountains and glaciers in the distance as you walk. Large parts of the route are along a mountain ridge. Follow the gravel path to Skredfjellet mountain and on to the narrow alpine path down to Nøkketjønn tarn. From the crossroads at Nøkketjønn, you continue walking in gentle mountain terrain towards the top of Årheimsfjellet. Return by the same route or via Oppheimssætra and along the gravel path back to Hoven.

 
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5. Staurinibba - 2.7 km one way / 379 metre climb

The peak of Staurinibba is 1,379 moh. You start the walk on a well-maintained path past the north side of Tungegjølet, a steep narrow gully that ends down at Loen. You will walk close to the steep mountainsides, but can safely continue walking on the marked path. There is a steep ascent to the top on the last part of the walk. The trail is well maintained all the way. The reward that awaits you is well worth the effort – an impressive view of inner Nordfjord.

 

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8. Holme/Oppheim - 6.6 km one way / 720 metre descent

Easy hike on the forest road with 720 meters descent. Great views of the fjord, Olden and Oldedalen Valley. Below Oppheimsetra summer pasture farm, hikers can alternatively follow a marked path through the forest (2.5 km shorter) or continue on the forest road. Feel free to visit Oppheimsetra and Rakssetra. From Oppheim, it is 5.1 km back to Loen, and it may be best to organize a transfer back to Loen. From 1st of July-14th of August you can hop on Loen Shuttle. Otherwise, you can contact Stryn Taxi 57 87 23 50 / Olden Taxi 950 86 146). Please note that there is a parking fee at Oppheim in case you bring your car.

GALLERY

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Via Ferrata Loen


and the longest Via Ferrata bridge in Europe

Via Ferrata Loen


and the longest Via Ferrata bridge in Europe

The Via Ferrata Loen is closed for the season, and we open again 1st May 2024.

The Via Ferrata Loen is a tough tour from the fjord to Mt Hoven 1011 masl. You have to be in normal physical good shape to do this fantastic tour. It’s a spectacular and unforgettable experience. You start from the Loen Active shop by the fjord, and walk and climb high above the fjord, surrounded by the mountains and the Jostedalsbreen glacier. We end up at Mt Hoven 1011 masl and Hoven Restaurant.
Guided tours, with an instructor and equipment included, daily all summer.

Via Ferrata Loen

with instructor, equipment and return with Loen Skylift
NOK 1695

Via Ferrata & Zipline

with instructor and return with Loen Skylift
NOK 2190

Guided tours and gear rental via Loen Active. Book a Via Ferrata tour with an instructor at 9, 10 or 11 AM. A maximum of 40 guests per departure, so prebooking is recommended. Normal duration is from five to six hours. In the summerseason, from the middle of June to middle of August, and on Saturdays from 1st June to October, you can combine the Via Ferrata with a zipline.

Return to fjord level by Loen Skylift (included in the guided tour), or by foot on the mountain road (8 km to the parking space at Oppheim, and from there 6 km back to Loen).

Via Ferrata equipment rental

Only for experienced climbers
NOK 495

Are you planning to climb on your own?

The Via Ferrata Loen is demanding. We highly recommend using an instructor. Rental of via ferrata equipment without an instructor only for experienced climbers. Daily from the middle of June to the middle of August, gear for climbers (without an instructor) can only be rented from 2 PM. It may be possible to start before 2 PM on request to the Loen Active shop. Experienced climbers with their own equipment must start climbing after 2 PM in the summerseason. And register in the Loen Active shop before starting with their name and phone number, and pay a maintenance fee of NOK 200 per person. If you have no previous experience with climbing or via ferrata, you are not allowed to climb Via Ferrata Loen on your own, and we
recommend you to book with an instructor.

The season is normally from 1st of May until 31st of October.


Via Ferrata Loen included return with Loen Skylift

Join the experienced instructors from Loen Active in the Via Ferrata Loen, and return to fjord level with Loen Skylift. Helmet and harness are included. We recommend beginners to book with a via ferrata instructor the first time. The climb can be combined with lunch or dinner in the Hoven Restaurant. In case you want an extra challenge you can try the very difficult Route 2, with difficult level D, and eventually the extreme Route 3 “Tor’s Hammer” at difficult level E. You’ll need extra via ferrata equipment to do this extreme route.

Price: From NOK 1.695


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Via Ferrata Loen, Zipline and return with Loen Skylift

Join the experienced instructors from Loen Active in the Via Ferrata Loen, cross the Gjølmunna gorge on two zip lines (new in 2020) and return to fjord level with Loen Skylift. Helmet and harness included. The climb can be combined with lunch or dinner in the Hoven Restaurant.

Price: NOK 2.190


Rental of Via Ferrata equipment

For experienced via ferrata climbers it’s possible to rent via ferrata equipment in the Loen Active shop. In the summerseason only with start after 2 PM.

Price: NOK 495


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Ragnarok Extreme

The new route in Via Ferrata Loen has difficulty F, and now Loen has got one of the most complete via ferrata facilities in Europe, including Norway’s most difficult route. The new spectacular route is located west of the classic route, and is steep all the way. The climb requires good strength and endurance, and climbers should have managed Tors Hammer (category E) before climbing the extreme route Ragnarok. The view is spectacular. Find out more about Ragnarok. This route is only without instructor.

BOOKING & INFO

Loen Active | post@loenactive.no | +47 57 87 58 00

Overview of Via Ferrata Loen routes

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Detailed description of the routes in Via Ferrata Loen

 

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Facts

  • Included in climbing together with an instructor: Instructor, harness, helmet and return ticket for Loen Skylift.

  • Bring: Food, a big bottle of water or soft drink (two liters), gloves (can be bought at Loen Active - NOK 60), windproof jacket, long trouser, buff and warm clothes in cold weather conditions. Shoe rental La Sportiva (via ferrata shoes with vibram sole) NOK 110. La Sportiva via ferrata shoes can also be purchased from the Loen Active shop. One baguet à 90 g can be preordered from Loen Active (NOK 75).

  • Estimated time: Via Ferrata Classic (route 1, 2 & 3) 5-6 hours including breaks.

  • Recommended age limit: 12 years (minimum weight 40 kilos)

  • Via ferrata gear: The guest have to be between 40 and 120 kilos because of the secure system of the via ferrata gear.

  • Pregnant: We recommend pregnants to wait until after birth.

  • Loen Active shop, Lodalsvegen 5, 6789 Loen: Meeting point and distribution of gear. La sportiva shoes (via ferrata, mountain running, mountain boots etc.), Skogstad Sport clothes, Zeal sunglasses, energy bars, gloves for via ferrata etc available for purchase.

  • Cancellations terms:
    Cancellation earlier than 15 days before activity, we refund you 90 %.
    Cancellation later than 15 days before activity, and earlier than 4 days before activity, we refund you 50 %.
    Cancellation later than 4 days before activity, no refund.

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Zip Line loen


Zip Line loen


Fly across the upper part of Tungejølet gorge, with a view towards the suspension bridge in Via Ferrata Loen. The ziplines are located 1000 meters above the fjord, and only a 5 minutes walk northeast of Loen Skylift. The ziplines are 125 and 95 meters long and both starts and end at Mt. Hoven, so you take the Loen Skylift both ways.

Season: June - October

OPENING HOURS 2024

  • Saturday 1st and 8th June, and Tuesday 4th and 11th June

  • Daily from the 15th of June to the 18th of August, from 1 to 6 PM

  • Saturdays from 1 to 6 PM (until October 14th)

  • Autumn vacation depending on weather condition

  • Buy your ticket online or at Mt. Hoven, at the Loen Active Mountain Shop, on the 1st floor (mountain station)

Groups of more than 15 persons can book outside regular opening hours. The ziplines are operated by Loen Active, and can easily be combined with Via Ferrata Loen.

PRICES

  • Zipline (includes both ziplines): NOK 635

  • Package price Via Ferrata Loen, zip line, and return ticket Loen Skylift: NOK 2190


BOOKING / CONTACT

Online booking, or buy tickets in the Loen Active Mountain shop during ordinary opening hours. Groups can book outside the regular opening hours. Contact Loen Active, tel +47 57 87 58 00, or post@loenactive.no

Requirements

  • Max./min: Maximum 120 kg, Mininum 30 kg.

  • Capacity: Approximately 50 persons per hour.

  • Normal physical shape

  • Difficulty level: Easy (but airy)

CONTACT

Loen Active | post@loenactive.no | +47 57 87 58 00

LOCATION ZIPLINE

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Biking


Biking


Rent a bike and travel to Lodalen Valley or explore other places in the area. Loen Active also offers guided bike tours. Loen Active has rental of bikes from the Loen Active shop, Lodalsvegen 5, in Loen village center.

BIKE HIRE

Electric Bike
Ebike 1 hour (only drop in): NOK 310
Eike, morning (10am-2pm)/afternoon (2-6pm): NOK 680
Ebike, full day (up to 8 hours) NOK 990

Hybrid & terrain bike
1 hour (only drop in): NOK 210
Half a day/up to 4 hours: NOK 490
One day/up to 8 hours: NOK 680

Helmet included. One of the ordinary bike has a children’s seat. Two junior bikes are available.

CONTACT

Loen Active  |  post@loenactive.no  |  +47 57 87 58 00

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Kayak


on the fjord

Kayak


on the fjord

Experience Loen from a kayak on the Nordfjord. Loen Active offer guided tours in double kayaks almost all year round. The trip can also be combined with a hike. Base camp is the Alexandra Marina, close to Hotel Alexandra and Loen Skylift.


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Tour 1: Discover paddling

A short tour on the Nordfjord, perfect for beginners. Time spent: 2 hours (10AM-12AM). Level: Easy. Minimum age: 8 years.

Price: NOK 850 per person.


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Tour 2: The Fjord Tour

Experience Loen and the inner Nordfjord from the fjord angle. We stop along the way and tell about the history and nature of this area below the great Jostedalsbreen Glacier. Time: 3 hours (1-4 PM). Level: Medium. Minimum age: 10 years.

Price: NOK 1060 per person.


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Kayak for rent (without guide)

Those who can present a valid licence can rent equipment. You must have a personal certificate for either NPF (WetCard 16 hours), EPP2 or BCU 2STAR.

Twin kayak: 1 hour: NOK 520 | 3 hours: NOK 940 | Full day: NOK 1700.
Single kayak: 1 hour: NOK 400 | 3 hours: NOK 620 | Full day: NOK 1200.

Included: Kayak, paddle, paddle jacket, life jacket, gloves and paddle shoes, and eventually wetsuit or dry suit.


Practical information

All tours include guide, kayak, paddle, paddle jacket, vest, gloves and paddle shoes. Wetsuit or dry suit can be included. There is usually a follow-on boat on the guided tours.

Min. number of participants: 2 persons.
Max. number of participants: 24 persons.

BOOK

Book online, or contact Loen Active tel. +47 57 87 58 00 or post@loenactive.no

Cancellations terms:
Cancellation earlier than 15 days before activity, we refund you 90 %.
Cancellation later than 15 days before activity, and earlier than 4 days before activity, we refund you 50 %.
Cancellation later than 4 days before activity, no refund.

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Pedal boat


Pedal boat


Pedal boat hire on the fjord

Loen Active rents out pedal boats from its store in the center of Loen.

PRICES

1 hour (only drop in) NOK 210
Half day / 4 hours NOK 490
Full day / 8 hours ISK 680

Rental of pedal boats includes life jackets.

Book a pedal boat online for four or eight hours. If you have questions, please contact Loen Active at post@loenactive.no or +47 57 87 58 00.

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SUP


Stand Up Paddle

SUP


Stand Up Paddle

Stand up paddleboarding, or SUP, is a water sport born from surfing with modern roots in Hawaii. Stand up paddle boarders stand on boards that are floating on the water, and use a paddle to propel themselves through the water. The sport was documented in a 2013 report that identified it as the outdoor sporting activity with the most first-time participants in the United States that year.

Loen Active has six single SUP boards for rent.

Rental of SUP boards includes paddles, life jackets, wetsuits/drysuits and wet shoes.

In addition we have two Mega SUP boards for seven persons for rental on request.


Prices

2 hours (only drop in): NOK 390 per person (per Mega SUP board NOK 1170)
4 hours: NOK 590 per person (per Mega SUP board NOK 1770)
1 day: NOK 840 per person (per Mega SUP board NOK 2520)

Booking: Tel. +47 57 87 58 00 or post@loenactive.no

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Loen Shuttle


Loen Shuttle


Shuttle bus with four* daily departures Loen - Lodalen - Oppheim
- the best way to experience Loen and Lodalen

1 July - 13 August

Hop on and off, combining the bus ride with hiking, swimming or a boat ride on the beautiful Loen lake. Tickets are available on the bus (cash/card). The ticket is valid on both routes. The shuttle bus has 22 seats, no pre-booking.

Loen Shuttle is a measure from the tourism industry in Loen to reduce the environmental footprint and simplify logistics. The bus has four daily routes from 1 July to 13 August. Park your car and enjoy your stay in Loen and Lodalen Valley!

Prices 2023

Adults
Daypass/NOK 220. Two-day pass/NOK 290. Three-day pass/NOK 320.
Route 1: One way NOK 120. Round trip NOK 200.
Route 2: One way NOK 80. Round trip NOK 120.

Children
Children (6-15 yrs): 50% discount.
Children under the age of 5 can ride the bus for free.

Note that the tickets are personal. Misuse leads to the revocation of the ticket.

Practical information

  • No pre-booking and no place guarantee

  • The bus has 22 seats

  • With a day pass, you can get on and off the bus as much as you want during the day. Note that the day pass is personal.

  • Payment: Cash or card on board the bus

  • *Four departures to Lodalen, three departures to Oppheim. The first and last route of the day does not go all the way to Kjenndalsbreen (glacier) parking. Arrival and departure at Kjenndalstova.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Lodalen and the emerald green Lovatnet

The narrow, dramatic and quiet valley with the green lake is a sight to behold.

From fjord to sky in 5 with Loen Skylift

The spectacular Loen Skylift lifts you a thousand meters almost straight up - to the restaurant on the edge of Mt. Hoven. Hiking trails of varying difficulty. Try the zipline across the gorge.

Boat trip on beautiful Lake Lovatnet

Get off the bus at the quay at Sande and take the waterway all the way to the end of the valley. Enjoy a good meal, and join the bus back to Loen. Advance booking is recommended since there is limited capacity on the boat.

Rakssetra (Oppheim)

Rakssetra Mountain Farm is idyllically located as a postcard in the mountainside towards Mt. Årheimsfjellet. This is a hike that has become very popular lately.

Skåla - Norway's longest hill

Mt. Skåla, the beautiful giant, towers above the Loen Village. A path built by hand, winds its way through the rough stones, 1848 vertical meters from the fjord.

Breng

Close to Lake Lovatnet you’ll find Breng. This was a traditional mountain farm until around th 1950’s. Thanks to the great efforts of the owners and public support Breng is now preserved.

Kayak and SUP on the Nordfjord

Experience Loen from a kayak on the Nordfjord. Loen Active offers guided tours in double kayaks almost all year round. The trip can also be combined with a hike.

Via Ferrata Loen

Via Ferrata Loen is a spectacular climbing path that is secured with wire all the way and takes you to the top of Hoven at 1011 masl. You climb all the way with a magnificent view of the fjord, Lodalen, Oldedalen, majestic Mt. Skåla, and the mountains towards Jostedalsbreen.

Kjenndalstova Cafe and Restaurant

A restaurant surrounded by overwhelming nature and a dramatic history. Enjoy traditional food and a coffee break.

Bødalssetra

A beautiful mountain farm in wild nature - in Jostedalsbreen National Park. An easy and child-friendly walk.

Dive in

Dive into the fresh, emerald green Lovatnet Lake.

Loen Play - fun for the kids

Fun and play for kids from 0-13 years. A small universe with fun and exciting activities for both body and brain.

ACCOMMODATION IN LOEN AND LODALEN VALLEY

Hotel Alexandra

Hotel Loenfjord

Loen Apartments


Tjugen Camping

Loenvatn Feriesenter

Sandeåsen Feriesenter


Sande Camping

Helset Camping

Hogrenning Feriehytter