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Mountain range in Norway
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Dovrefjell is a mountain area in Central Norway that forms a natural barrier between East Norway and Middle Norway - "det Nordenfjeldske" (Norway "north of the mountains", i.e. Dovrefjell). It was long believed to be Norway's highest mountains and remains as national symbol of sturdiness and durability. Most of the areas on the either side of road E6/Dovre railway line from Oppdal to Dombås are protected as national parks.
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The traditional route over Dovrefjell, between the churches of Dovre and Oppdal (100 km). The route in itself traces back to times immemorial, but in the early 18th century it was made a publicly maintained route, with inns etc. kongeveg ("King's road") was a designation of such roads. In moderns times you can hike all the route or choose to see part of it. Three tours of 7–12 km are suggested: from the Dovre village to one of the highest points of the route (Allmannrøysa, 1210 m), from Jøroskloppa (parking by E6) or Hjerkinn fjellstue to the equally high Hjerkinnhø, and Vårstigen ("spring path"), the most famous stretch (Gammelholet–Nestasvollan–Hesthåggån).
Gudbrandsdalsleden of the Saint Olaf's Way pilgrimage (or slow tourism) route, from the ruins of the St. Hallvard Cathedral to Nidarosdomen in Trondheim, pass through Dovrefjell. Here the part from the village Dovre to Hjerkinn is described.
The park occupies 1,693 square kilometres (654 sq mi) and includes large parts of the mountain range of Dovrefjell along with the Sunndalsfjella mountains.
Dovrefjell Adventures is an activity company offering cycling roundtrips, bike rental and guided tours in the Dovrefjell and Rondane area. They offer the cycling route Tour de Dovre with bike rental and luggage transport, and bike rental options include mountain and e-bikes.
One of the two "Fjellstuer" (Mountain Inns) from medieval times still in service. Hotel rooms, apartments and camping. Self-catering or board. Arranges tours with Icelandic horses in the summer. The place was burnt down in 1718 to deny the Swedish army lodging. The main building burnt again in 1990. Breakfast and linen are included with the hotel rooms, which have Wi-Fi and en-suite facilities. Pilegrimsstua is simple communal lodging (own sleeping bag) for five persons, mainly lone wanderers, in a building from the 18th century (the other lodgings are 21st-century). Meals can normally be ordered, but during COVID-19 served only for those with board. Electricity and showers included. Pets welcome, stable available.
One of the two "Fjellstuer" (Mountain Inns) from medieval times still in service. Like other places around, it was burnt down in 1718 to deny the Swedish army lodging.
Couching inn from the 1830s to 1913, when the railway was opened. Since then a tourist accommodation. Quiet and peaceful facilities. Hotel and hostel rooms (1–6 persons), cabins (1–4) and glamping tents (1–4). Also camping space (no reservation needed) for tents, trailers and RVs. Swimming pool in summer. Bicycles and e-bikes for hire.
The main south-north highway in Norway E6 and main railway Dovrebanen run over Dovrefjell from Dombås to Oppdal. These are largely parallel, although car allows flexibility to stop anywhere.
Read in the guideE 136 and the railway Raumabanen run along the south-western edge from Dombås to Åndalsnes (and Molde/Ålesund), national highways R70 and R62 from Oppdal via Sunndalsøra to Molde along the north-western edge, R29 from…
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