St. Olavsleden is the northernmost pilgrim trail in the world. The trail is approximately 580 kilometers long and extends from the Baltic Sea in the East to the Atlantic Ocean in the West, from Selånger in Sweden to Trondheim in Norway. The trail goes through large forests, over mountains, along lakes and past communities and historic sites. The roadbed varies from gravel road, asphalt, and trails.
St. Olavsleden is the Scandinavian equivalent to the El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the famous pilgrim route to Spain.
Follow a pilgrim in the footsteps of St. Olav through historical landscapes meanwhile you get to know the story of St. Olav and the reason for the pilgrim´s path existense.
Many accommodations are small and are easily fully booked, so book in advance.
For you who want to experience St. Olavsleden without having to plan it all yourself.
Welcome to join our facebookgroup “Hiking along St. Olavsleden”! Meet experienced pilgrims as well as beginners who wants to talk hiking, biking and riding along the trail. Ask questions to others and share your own experiences.