Take the Loen Skylift to the top of Mt. Hoven, and hike high above the fjord. Marked and built trails give the motivation to explore the highlands. Or maybe you want to challenge yourself by climbing the Via Ferrata Loen? This village has many activities to choose from, so find your favorite.
from Loen Skylift
from Loen Skylift
Wonderful hiking trails are waiting for you as you arrive to Mt. Hoven with Loen Skylift. All trails with magificent views of the fjord landscape and Jostedalsbreen National Park. Choose between easy short hikes and more challenging full day hikes. Mt. Hoven is a trailhead, and the trails are waymarked and signposted by international standards. High quality and sustainability are key factors.
Guided tours are offered by Loen Active.
Season for hiking at Mt. Hoven: May/June-October/November (depending on snow conditions).
Remember to stay safe, and read about safety in the mountains.
This round trip takes you into a spectacular and dramatic landscape, with a panoramic view of Lodalen and Oldedalen valleys. There is a 170-metre ascent on the first part of the walk, with stone steps on the steepest stretches. Furthest east, you will walk close to the edge of Tungegjølet gully, but you can walk on safely by sticking to the path. Views of the fjord, mountains and glacier at the highest point. You will see the mountains near Sunnmøre in the north and Jostedalsbreen National Park in the southeast. The path continues west through alpine terrain. Here you continue on a gravel path that takes you back to the start at Hoven.
This route has great views of the fjord, mountains and glaciers and is suitable for all age groups. There is a gravel path from Hoven to Skredfjellet. Some short steep stretches. After a while, there is a view of the fjord and the great valleys towards the Jostedalsbreen glacier. When you reach the ridge, you can see the Sunnmøre Alps in the north and Mount Gjegnen in the west. From the top, you can see the Nordfjord, which is 106 km long. You can glimpse the Skålatårnet tower, 1,848 metres, in the east. Oldedalen valley surrounded by glaciers can be seen in the south.
Round trip over Skredfjellet mountain via Oppheimssætra summer pasture farm and back to Hoven. Parts of the route pass along an alpine ridge that offers a panoramic view of the fjord, mountains and glacier. About halfway, you will reach the idyllic Nøkketjønn tarn. Maybe you would like to have a swim with the Nøkken troll? The walk continues down to Oppheimssætra before turning back towards Hoven on a gravel path. The walk can be done in both directions.
A walk in undulating alpine landscape, with fantastic views of the fjord. You will see more and more mountains and glaciers in the distance as you walk. Large parts of the route are along a mountain ridge. Follow the gravel path to Skredfjellet mountain and on to the narrow alpine path down to Nøkketjønn tarn. From the crossroads at Nøkketjønn, you continue walking in gentle mountain terrain towards the top of Årheimsfjellet. Return by the same route or via Oppheimssætra and along the gravel path back to Hoven.
The peak of Staurinibba is 1,379 moh. You start the walk on a well-maintained path past the north side of Tungegjølet, a steep narrow gully that ends down at Loen. You will walk close to the steep mountainsides, but can safely continue walking on the marked path. There is a steep ascent to the top on the last part of the walk. The trail is well maintained all the way. The reward that awaits you is well worth the effort – an impressive view of inner Nordfjord.
Easy hike on the forest road with 720 meters descent. Great views of the fjord, Olden and Oldedalen Valley. Below Oppheimsetra summer pasture farm, hikers can alternatively follow a marked path through the forest (2.5 km shorter) or continue on the forest road. Feel free to visit Oppheimsetra and Rakssetra. From Oppheim, it is 5.1 km back to Loen, and it may be best to organize a transfer back to Loen. From 1st of July-14th of August you can hop on Loen Shuttle. Otherwise, you can contact Stryn Taxi 57 87 23 50 / Olden Taxi 950 86 146). Please note that there is a parking fee at Oppheim in case you bring your car.
Trail running from Loen Skylift. Photo: Mattias Fredriksson.
Gjølrunden
Gjølrunden
Hiking in late autumn from Loen Skylift. Photo: Bård Basberg
Heading for Staurinibba
Loen Skylift seen from Staurinibba
Staurinibba
Olden seen from Skredfjellet
and the longest Via Ferrata bridge in Europe
and the longest Via Ferrata bridge in Europe
Guided tours and gear rental via Loen Active. Book a Via Ferrata tour with an instructor at 9, 10 or 11 AM. A maximum of 40 guests per departure, so prebooking is recommended. Normal duration is from five to six hours. In the summerseason, from the middle of June to middle of August, and on Saturdays from 1st June to October, you can combine the Via Ferrata with Zipline.
Return to fjord level by Loen Skylift (included in the guided tour), or by foot on the mountain road (8 km to the parking space at Oppheim, and from there 6 km back to Loen).
The Via Ferrata Loen is demanding. For beginners, we highly recommend using an instructor. Rental via ferrata equipment without an instructor is only for experienced climbers, and it’s possible to do the whole season. From the middle of June to the middle of August, gear for climbers (without an instructor) can only be rented after 2 PM. It may be possible to start before 2 PM on request to the Loen Active shop.
Experienced climbers with private equipment must start climbing after 2 PM in the summer season. And register in the Loen Active shop before starting with their name and phone number, and pay a maintenance fee of NOK 200 per person.
If you have no previous experience with climbing or via ferrata, you are not allowed to climb Via Ferrata Loen on your own, and we recommend you to book with an instructor. All commercial activity in Via Ferrata Loen should be through Loen Active.
Transport for cruise guests from Port of Olden to the Loen Active shop by:
Loen Shuttle bus. Available from 28th June to 11th August 2024. You buy tickets on the bus.
Olden Cruise shuttle buses. Buy tickets at the pier (please buy only bus tickets, and not include roundtrip tickets for the Loen Skylift, because return ticket for Loen Skylift is included in the via ferrata package).
Olden taxi: +47 95 08 61 46
The Via Ferrata Loen season 2024 is from 26th of April until 31st of October
Join the experienced instructors from Loen Active in the Via Ferrata Loen, and return to fjord level with Loen Skylift. Helmet and harness are included. We recommend beginners to book with a via ferrata instructor the first time. The climb can be combined with lunch or dinner in the Hoven Restaurant. In case you want an extra challenge you can try the very difficult Route 2, with difficult level D, and eventually the extreme Route 3 “Tor’s Hammer” at difficult level E. You’ll need extra via ferrata equipment to do this extreme route.
Price: From NOK 1.695
Join the experienced instructors from Loen Active in the Via Ferrata Loen, cross the Gjølmunna gorge on two zip lines (new in 2020) and return to fjord level with Loen Skylift. Helmet and harness included. The climb can be combined with lunch or dinner in the Hoven Restaurant.
Price: NOK 2.190
For experienced via ferrata climbers it’s possible to rent via ferrata equipment in the Loen Active shop. In the summerseason only with start after 2 PM.
Price: NOK 495
The new route in Via Ferrata Loen has difficulty F, and now Loen has got one of the most complete via ferrata facilities in Europe, including Norway’s most difficult route. The new spectacular route is located west of the classic route, and is steep all the way. The climb requires good strength and endurance, and climbers should have managed Tors Hammer (category E) before climbing the extreme route Ragnarok. The view is spectacular. Find out more about Ragnarok. This route is only without instructor.
Included in climbing together with an instructor: Instructor, harness, helmet and return ticket for Loen Skylift.
Bring: Food, a big bottle of water or soft drink (two liters), gloves (can be bought at Loen Active - NOK 60), windproof jacket, long trouser, buff and warm clothes in cold weather conditions. Shoe rental La Sportiva (via ferrata shoes with vibram sole) NOK 120. La Sportiva via ferrata shoes can also be purchased from the Loen Active shop. One baguet à 90 g can be preordered from Loen Active (NOK 75).
Estimated time: Via Ferrata Classic (route 1, 2 & 3) from five to six hours including breaks.
Recommended age limit: 12 years (minimum weight 40 kilos)
Via ferrata gear: The guest have to be between 40 and 120 kilos because of the secure system of the via ferrata gear.
Pregnant: We recommend pregnants to wait until after birth.
Loen Active shop, Lodalsvegen 5, 6789 Loen: Meeting point and distribution of gear. La sportiva shoes (via ferrata, mountain running, mountain boots etc.), Skogstad Sport clothes, Zeal sunglasses, energy bars, gloves for via ferrata etc available for purchase.
Cancellations terms:
Cancellation earlier than 15 days before activity, we refund you 90 %.
Cancellation later than 15 days before activity, and earlier than 4 days before activity, we refund you 50 %.
Cancellation later than 4 days before activity, no refund.
Foto: Marius Bøstrand
Via Ferrata Loen, Mattias Fredriksson
Photo: Silje Fløtre Reed
Photo: Rickard Loen
Photo: Rickard Loen
Via Ferrata Loen. Foto: Lovestorm Photography
Photo: Emma Larsson
Via Ferrata Loen. Photo: Lovestorm Photography
Photo: Emma Larsson
Photo: Torjus Loen
Utsikt mot Lodalen frå Via Ferrata Loen. Foto: Lovestorm Photography
Photo: Torjus Loen
Photo: Torjus Loen
Gjølmunnestrengen. Foto: Lovestorm Photography
Gjølmunnebrua. Foto: Lovestorm Photography
Photo: Silje Fløtre Reed
Fly across the upper part of Tungejølet gorge, with a view towards the suspension bridge in Via Ferrata Loen. The ziplines are located 1000 meters above the fjord, and only a 5 minutes walk northeast of Loen Skylift. The ziplines are 125 and 95 meters long and both starts and end at Mt. Hoven, so you take the Loen Skylift both ways.
Season: June - October
OPENING DATES 2024
Saturday 1st and 8th June, and Tuesday 4th and 11th June
Daily from the 15th of June to the 18th of August, from 1 to 6 PM
Saturdays from 1 to 6 PM (until October 14th)
Autumn vacation depending on weather condition
Buy your ticket online or at Mt. Hoven, at the Loen Active Mountain Shop, on the 1st floor (mountain station)
Groups of more than 15 persons can book outside regular opening hours. The ziplines are operated by Loen Active, and can easily be combined with Via Ferrata Loen.
PRICES
Zipline (includes both ziplines): NOK 635
Package price Via Ferrata Loen, zip line, and return ticket Loen Skylift: NOK 2190
BOOKING / CONTACT
Online booking, or buy tickets in the Loen Active Mountain shop during ordinary opening hours. Groups can book outside the regular opening hours. Contact Loen Active, tel +47 57 87 58 00, or post@loenactive.no
Requirements
Max./min: Maximum 120 kg, Mininum 30 kg.
Capacity: Approximately 50 persons per hour.
Normal physical shape
Difficulty level: Easy (but airy)
Loen Active | post@loenactive.no | +47 57 87 58 00
Rent a bike and travel to Lodalen Valley or explore other places in the area. Loen Active also offers guided bike tours. Loen Active has rental of bikes from the Loen Active shop, Lodalsvegen 5, in Loen village center.
Electric Bike
Ebike 1 hour (only drop in): NOK 310
Eike, morning (10am-2pm)/afternoon (2-6pm): NOK 680
Ebike, full day (up to 8 hours) NOK 990
Hybrid & terrain bike
1 hour (only drop in): NOK 210
Half a day/up to 4 hours: NOK 490
One day/up to 8 hours: NOK 680
Helmet included. One of the ordinary bike has a children’s seat. Two junior bikes are available.
Loen Active | post@loenactive.no | +47 57 87 58 00
on the fjord
on the fjord
Experience Loen from a kayak on the Nordfjord. Loen Active offer guided tours in double kayaks almost all year round. The trip can also be combined with a hike. Base camp is the Alexandra Marina, close to Hotel Alexandra and Loen Skylift.
A short tour on the Nordfjord, perfect for beginners. Time spent: 2 hours (10AM-12AM). Level: Easy. Minimum age: 8 years.
Price: NOK 850 per person.
Experience Loen and the inner Nordfjord from the fjord angle. We stop along the way and tell about the history and nature of this area below the great Jostedalsbreen Glacier. Time: 3 hours (1-4 PM). Level: Medium. Minimum age: 10 years.
Price: NOK 1060 per person.
Those who can present a valid licence can rent equipment. You must have a personal certificate for either NPF (WetCard 16 hours), EPP2 or BCU 2STAR.
Twin kayak: 1 hour: NOK 520 | 3 hours: NOK 940 | Full day: NOK 1700.
Single kayak: 1 hour: NOK 400 | 3 hours: NOK 620 | Full day: NOK 1200.
Included: Kayak, paddle, paddle jacket, life jacket, gloves and paddle shoes, and eventually wetsuit or dry suit.
All tours include guide, kayak, paddle, paddle jacket, vest, gloves and paddle shoes. Wetsuit or dry suit can be included. There is usually a follow-on boat on the guided tours.
Min. number of participants: 2 persons.
Max. number of participants: 24 persons.
Book online, or contact Loen Active tel. +47 57 87 58 00 or post@loenactive.no
Cancellations terms:
Cancellation earlier than 15 days before activity, we refund you 90 %.
Cancellation later than 15 days before activity, and earlier than 4 days before activity, we refund you 50 %.
Cancellation later than 4 days before activity, no refund.
Loen Active rents out pedal boats from its store in the center of Loen.
1 hour (only drop in) NOK 210
Half day / 4 hours NOK 490
Full day / 8 hours ISK 680
Rental of pedal boats includes life jackets.
Book a pedal boat online for four or eight hours. If you have questions, please contact Loen Active at post@loenactive.no or +47 57 87 58 00.
Stand Up Paddle
Stand Up Paddle
Stand up paddleboarding, or SUP, is a water sport born from surfing with modern roots in Hawaii. Stand up paddle boarders stand on boards that are floating on the water, and use a paddle to propel themselves through the water. The sport was documented in a 2013 report that identified it as the outdoor sporting activity with the most first-time participants in the United States that year.
Loen Active has six single SUP boards for rent.
Rental of SUP boards includes paddles, life jackets, wetsuits/drysuits and wet shoes.
In addition we have two Mega SUP boards for seven persons for rental on request.
Prices
2 hours (only drop in): NOK 390 per person (per Mega SUP board NOK 1170)
4 hours: NOK 590 per person (per Mega SUP board NOK 1770)
1 day: NOK 840 per person (per Mega SUP board NOK 2520)
Booking: Tel. +47 57 87 58 00 or post@loenactive.no
Hop on and off, combining the bus ride with hiking, swimming or a boat ride on the beautiful Loen lake. Tickets are available on the bus (cash/card). The ticket is valid on both routes. The shuttle bus has 22 seats, no pre-booking.
Loen Shuttle is a measure to reduce the environmental footprint and simplify logistics. The bus has four daily routes from 28 June to 11 August 2024. Park your car and enjoy your stay in Loen and Lodalen Valley!
Adults
Daypass/NOK 290. Two-day pass/NOK 400. Three-day pass/NOK 450.
Route 1: One way NOK 140. Round trip NOK 240.
Route 2: Loen - Oppheim one way NOK 90. Round trip NOK 130. Loen - Olden one way NOK 150, round trip NOK 290.
Children
Children (6-15 yrs): 50% discount. Children under the age of 5 can ride the bus for free.
Note that the tickets are personal. Misuse leads to the revocation of the ticket. Prices may be subject to change.
No pre-booking and no place guarantee
The bus has 22 seats
With a day pass, you can get on and off the bus as much as you want during the day. Note that the day pass is personal.
Payment: Cash or card on board the bus
*Four departures to Lodalen, six departures to Olden, and three departures to Oppheim. The first and last route of the day to Lodalen does not go all the way to Kjenndalsbreen (glacier) parking. Arrival and departure at Kjenndalstova.