Valldalsleden: An Olav's way From Valldal to Fokstugu and on to Trondheim Op Vrije Voeten Op Vrije Voeten | 9789082251074

Valldalsleden An Olav's way From Valldal to Fokstugu and on to Trondheim walking guide for the pilgrims' way to Nidaros in Norway Ria Warmerdam Op Vrije Voeten A beautiful walk for the pilgrims seeking peace and quiet in the rugged nature and the lush cultural landscape of Norway. Valldalsleden follows in the footsteps of the Christian Viking king Olav II, who fled from his enemies in 1028. After his death in 1030 he was buried in Trondheim and soon canonized to sainthood. The Nidaros Cathedral was built on his grave. When you embark on the 384 km long pilgrimage, you hike from the fjords over the mountains of Reinheimen, through the Roms Valley, to the foothills of Dovrefjell. After 150 km, Valladalsleden ends in Fokstugu. You continue on Gudbrandsdalsleden, the ancient pilgrim route to Trondheim. You cross the spectacular Dovre plateau, walk through the forests and fields of Trandelag, and finish in front of the Nidaros Cathedral. This guide for the Valldalsleden is in full color, richly illustrated and contains: • Stage descriptions • Maps for the entire route (1: 50,000) • City maps (1: 25,000) • Elevation profiles • Background information • Information on accommodation, and places to eat • All the necessary information to adapt the route to your own preference