A Summer holiday in the Norwegian mountains– can there be anything better?

Espedalen has beautiful hiking areas from the lakes at the base of the valley through the woods and into the high country. The highest point is Ruten, 1517 meters above sea level, where you get a marvelous view of the mountains in both Jotunheimen and Rondane National Parks.
Espedalen is a very nice area to start self guided walking in the mountains.

The hotel have some terrain bikes (not advanced), SUP-board, canoes and row boats for rent – and for those who might have forgotten the fishing rod at home, we have some of those too!
Fishing license may be purchased at the hotel.

Some weeks there are guided walks on demand - please contact us if you are interested.

HIKING IN THE MOUNTAINS

Dalseter is situated in Espedalen at 930 meters above sea level, right below the tree limit, and is an excellent starting point for scenic hikes both summer and winter.

The terrain is friendly and perfect for those who like to wander in the mountains without facing the most extreme challenges.

The network of trails in Espedalen is varied and goes through both forest and easy mountain terrain up to 1517 meters above sea level at the most.

The length of the hikes varies from short trips of a few kilometres to all-day trips that require 5-7 hours.

HORSEBACKRIDING

Dalseter have offered horseback riding in the summertime since 1950.

From early July to mid August, Morten and Siri from Åsli riding center, bring all their horses to Dalseter, and offer riding lessons in the arena, as well as half-day trail rides on Icelandic and fjord horses.

There are  horses for both experienced and beginners. Sign up in the reception at Dalseter.

In the winter season there are no activities with horses, but you are of course welcome to say "hi" to ones that are here :)

Normally we have 2 horses of our own in the stable all year around –one Norwegian Fjordhorses and one Icelandic horse.

CANOE AND BOAT RENTAL + SUP board

Next to lake Breidsjøen, approx. 1 km downhill from the hotel, lies Dalseters little boat house.

Here we have canoes and a few rowboats. The rental is managed at the hotel, and one will receive lifejackets, oars and oar holders when renting.

There are 7 canoes, perfect for up to two adults and one child in each.

We have one rowboat for up to 4 adults.

We also have 4 SUP boards, and some wet suits as well.

In addition Ruten Mountain Lodge has some kayaks for those who’d like to rent that. Contact Ruten directly for an agreement regarding this.

Photo in heading: Ian Brodie