Trondheim, Norway
St Olav's Way
A 640 km walking route from Oslo over the mountains to Saint Olav's grave in Trondheim. The most northern pilgrim path in the world.
Biblical significance
King Olav Haraldsson fell at Stiklestad in 1030 and was declared a saint within a year. Medieval pilgrims crossed the Dovrefjell to reach his tomb; the route was suppressed after the Reformation and reopened in 1997. The Gudbrandsdalen path climbs above the treeline before descending to the Nidelva and the west front of Nidaros Cathedral.
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Best time to go
Late June to early September — snow closes the mountain sections otherwise.
Visitor notes
Pilgrim passport and Olav Letter at Nidaros Pilgrim Centre. Wild camping is legal under allemannsretten.
Coordinates
63.4270, 10.3970
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