Rother Wanderführer Olavsweg - 32 Stages (1.A 2019)

Rough, deserted plains, pristine forests, mighty rivers, steel-blue lakes and in the evening the cozy warmth of a roaring oven - the 650 kilometer long "Olavsweg" promises intensive experiences in overwhelming nature. The almost 1,000-year-old pilgrim path leads from the Norwegian capital Oslo to the grave of the Viking king Olav in Trondheim. The Rother hiking guide "Olavsweg" describes the route in 32 stages and with all important information.

Until the 16th century, the Olavian cult in Scandinavia was in no way inferior to the famous Way of St. James - almost all roads led to the tomb of the Holy King. After a break of almost 500 years, the old Royal Route, also called Gudbrandsdalsleden, was revived in 1997 and declared a European Cultural Route in 2010. It leads pilgrims across the Ringerike Peninsula, past the enchanting Mjøsa Lake to Hamar and the Olympic city of Lillehammer. The crowning glory is Gudbrandsdalen, Norway's longest valley, and the Dovrefjell National Park. Numerous beautiful stave churches and insights into the relatively unknown side of Norway provide the necessary joy and culture along the way.

The Rother hiking guide also reliably guides pilgrims through remote areas. He also provides information about the wide range of accommodation options, from simple huts and attractive pilgrim hostels to comfortable hotels.

The authors Susanne and Walter Elsner have explored the entire route and have collected all important information for pilgrims about overnight accommodations and infrastructure along the way in their walking guide. The reliable route descriptions are supplemented with route maps and elevation profiles. Small information texts guide you along the way to interesting places and explain their backgrounds. The GPS tracks for all stages are also available to download.