I visited Nordkapp and took the cruise south to Tromso but the fjords I saw are no where near as beautiful as the ones in Loen. However, you will need a guide to move closer to the glacier for safety reasons. It offers a stunning view of the fjord scenery as well as Lovatnet Lake and Kjenndalsbreen Glacier. The Gjølmunne suspension bridge, the longest via ferrata bridge in Europe, 120 m long. You will want to go on a clear day to see the fjord below, this is the best part of the climb.
Keep reading for ten awesome Things To Do in Loen Norway which are just perfect for outdoor adventure lovers! It took awhile for us to cross this as it was very wobbly. Here you will find all the information that you need to complete the course, rental equipment, where to stay and how to get to the Loen Via Ferrata. At the end there will be a bell if you choose to ring and a nice decked area to wait. The summer of 2013 we opened the Gjølmunnebridge 750 mas, a suspension bridge. How to Descend You can choose to get back down by hike or by SkyLift. But in Loen the ice conditions are usually good throughout the winter. After a day you will have a total dsc of 2000 vertical meters with only 1400 m ascent.
The evening sky is magnificent up here. Here is where the gloves come in handy, you sometimes need to use the fixed rope for support. From the top station we hike to Mt. Our main attraction is Via Ferrata Loen, a newly built climbing path in the mountains above the Hotel Alexandra. Via Ferrata Loen all routes is closed for the 2019 season, and is expected to open on the 1st of May 2020. If looking for other information on Norway check out these posts:.
After your exertions, warm up in the Hoven Restaurant, and enjoy a hot drink and a good meal. Via Ferrata Loen is a spectacular and breathtaking experience in beautiful surroundings above the fjord landscape in Norway. It is 120 meters long, 394 feet. They come to see the glaciers and to hike the mountain trails that lead to spectacular views of the fjords. At last you will see trails leading to and around the Loen SkyLift. We crossed paths, through forest walkways and over loose rubbled paths. Before long a lot of the sections become more of a walking trail.
Top 10 Awesome Things To Do Do in Loen Norway — An outdoor Adventure Paradise! Book a Tour Guide If you have been on via ferratas before this course is do-able without a guide, we did not use a guide as we wanted to go at our own pace. We grabbed a table and ate the rest of our lunch with this view. Trust me, I would never do this without a helmet and harness! They also serve burgers, salads, steaks, pasta, and tapas platters. After a lunch at one of the nice local restaurants — we drive by taxi to the Loen Skylift and finish the day with the medium to long hike alternative. The trip can also be combined with a hike. You can also use other trails as part of the walk down.
Yup, we started right at the bottom, by the lake. The canyon below the bridge drops 160 meters down. We highly recommend to use a when exploring the mountains. Continue walking along the main road Fv60 until you find the via ferrata sign post. Ski touring Ski touring from Mount Hoven, with panoramic fjord views. Loen Active offer guided via ferrata tours for 5 to 120 persons.
The new spectacular route is located west of the classic route, and is steep all the way. You are talking about adding hours and hours back to Loen Active. The first part is a pretty steep ascent. Gear You Need You will need a harness, clips and helmet. The ice rink is lit every night, and Saturday and Sunday you can rent skates in the Loen Active store. Hoven for an adrenalin rush.
For a more safe and informative trip we offer guided trips. For better skiing it is also possible to drop down many of the valleys on the way to Mt. Our main attraction is Via Ferrata Loen, an iron road, a climbing path in the mountains above the Hotel Alexandra. I am afraid of heights so I would probably not do the hike on Via Ferrata but I would love to take the cable car to the top of Mt Hoven, just to enjoy that spectacular view over the fjords. Hoven, most offering fabulous views of the fjord and the majestic mountains. Snowshoes are preferred, but there are also 200-1000 meter long groomed trails in connection to Loen Skylift.