7 or 9 days – There are two ways to Trondheim: the outer and the inner route. The outer route is shorter and follows the coastline of the peninsula Frosta. The last day is a boat tour to Trondheim. The inner route crosses ‘marka’, a Norwegian expression for the nature areas between villages, to Trondheim, end of this pilgrimage. In Trondheim lies the Nidaros Cathedral, where Olav was buried.
“The last stage of the trip follows the fjord and ends at the Nidaros Cathedral.
OUTER ROUTE
Day 1: travel day, overnight stay in Stiklestad
Day 2: Stiklestad – Munkeby (approx. 22 km)
The route between Stiklestad and Munkeby is relatively easy. Along the way you pass the town of Verdal – the first bit of civilization in days. In Munkeby you stay at a pilgrim’s cabin, near the ruins of a medieval monastery. Not far away is a modern monastery, where you can buy cheese from the monks.
Day 3: Munkeby – Laberget (approx. 21 km)
From Munkeby you follow the road to Levanger, one of the bigger towns in the region, with a population of 10.000. From there you go to the Levanger arboretum and follow the road to the coast.
Day 4: Laberget – Hellberg (approx. 25 km)
Today’s trip is tough: mainly on asphalt roads. The water of the Trondheim fjord is however never far away. Past the Falstadsenteret (war museum) and the Ekne church, to Hellberg. You are now on the peninsula of Frosta, a region with a rich cultural history witnessing the central position held by Frosta throughout the centuries. Frosta is sometimes nicknamed “Trondheim’s kitchen garden” due to many farms with production of vegetables, as well as a good microclimate.
Day 5: Hellberg – Tautra (approx. 23 km)
A beautiful hike through forest, over hills and across fields – all the time with the sea on your right hand side. The last bit crosses the 2-kilometre long bridge between Frosta and the island of Tautra, famous for its Monastery ruins. In 2003 Tautra Mariakloster, a new Cistercian nunnery, was founded on the island.
Day 6: Tautra – Trondheim (boat + approx. 2 km)
The last day is a day you take the boat from Tautra to Trondheim, which takes about one hour. From the small harbour it is just a 2-kilometre walk to the Nidaros Cathedral – end point of the St. Olav pilgrimage.
Day 7: travel day
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- Duration: 7 days
- Accommodation: in hut, inn or hotel.
- Included: accommodation, meals, boat to Trondheim, booking, assistance through app (if needed). Meals can also be arranged by yourself – which will save costs.
- Not included: luggage transfer. Because of high gasoline prices, luggage transfer is quite expensive: € 180.
- Difficulty: easier than the inner route, although there are some tougher parts.
- You can book extra resting days
- Terms & conditions apply
Price single room (1 person): € 810
Price double room (2 persons): € 1.440
INNER ROUTE
Day 1: travel day, overnight stay in Stiklestad
Day 2: Stiklestad – Munkeby (approx. 22 km)
The route between Stiklestad and Munkeby is relatively easy. Along the way you pass the town of Verdal – the first bit of civilization in days. In Munkeby you stay at a pilgrim’s cabin, near the ruins of a medieval monastery. Not far away is a modern monastery, where you can buy cheese from the monks.
Day 3: Munkeby – Markabygda (approx. 22 km)
The walk is a bit rough, partly on unpaved roads and through wetlands. The path follows Lake Tomsvattnet along some old summer farms. There is a lookout with panoramic views of the mountains Haråhaugan and Vinkjerran.
Day 4: Markabygda – Borås (approx. 25 km)
Today’s trip is mainly on dirt roads through the ‘marka’, a Norwegian expression for nature areas between villages. You pass Lake Ausetvatnet. In the afternoon you reach a farm turned hostel in Boras.
Day 5: Borås – Ersgard (approx. 23 km)
You continue via Vollhaugen to Vaerdal , passing several historic sites. The church of Vaerdal is located near St. Olavsleden and has a great history. The tour ends at the beautiful farm Ersgard. Here you can take a dip in the river or try catching some salmon.
Day 6: Ersgard – Folden (approx. 25 km)
The pilgrimage continues along dirt roads through the village Hommelvik and then uphill to Brennberga and Nygårdsvollen. Here you see and hear the river Homla, which you follow for a while. When the weather is bad, this hike can be quite tough!
Day 7: Folden – Vikhammer (approx. 17 km)
Today you walk along old church trails to the lake Nyvattnet, where you have lunch on the waterfront. At the end of the walk you pass by the farm museum Fjölstadtröa.
Day 8: Vikhammer – Trondheim, Nidaros (approx. 18 km)
The last day is a day of reflection. You still have a couple of kilometres to go along the coast and through the outskirts of Trondheim. At the intersection of Saksvik once stood a cross where pilgrims stopped to have their first look at Nidaros. Here you can look out over the fjord and the city. The last kilometres to go straight through the heart of Trondheim, until you finally reach the goal of your journey: the Nidaros Cathedral, where St. Olav is buried. In Nidaros you receive your well-deserved pilgrim’s degree.
Day 9: travel day
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- Duration: 9 days
- Accommodation: in hut, inn or hotel. Please bring your own sleeping bag and bed linen.
- Included: accommodation, meals, booking, assistance through app (if needed). Meals can also be arranged by yourself – which will save costs.
- Not included: luggage transfer. Because of high gasoline prices, luggage transfer is quite expensive: € 180.
- Difficulty: the last part of St. Olavsleden goes downhill, through the Norwegian fjords, towards Trondheim. Some parts can be quite tough, especially around Folden. We recommend to use good equipment and hiking gear. You can also choose to hike the cycle route on these days.
- You can book extra resting days
- Terms & conditions apply
Price single room (1 person): € 945
Price double room (2 persons): € 1.750
This offer is covered by the STO Garant guarantee. You can find the conditions for this guarantee scheme on STO Garant’s website (www.sto-garant.nl/en/downloads).
