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Sogn and Fjordane

View of Nigardsbreen Glacier – Nigardsbreen Glacier Trail loop from Jostedalsbreen Parking

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Sogn and Fjordane

View of Nigardsbreen Glacier – Nigardsbreen Glacier Trail loop from Jostedalsbreen Parking

Hard

6

hikers

View of Nigardsbreen Glacier – Nigardsbreen Glacier Trail loop from Jostedalsbreen Parking

00:49

2.56km

0m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 269 m for 729 m

After 1.70 km for 729 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

58 m

View of Nigardsbreen Glacier

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You can only get here via a small toll road. There are restrooms and a dock to take a boat closer to the glacier.

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2

257 m

Nigardsbreen Lake Boat Dock

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Those who are not good on foot can shorten the route by boat. Prices see photo.

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351 m

Nigardsbreen Glacier Trail

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From here about 3 km to the glacier. Varied path over rocks, watercourses, ladders, partially secured.
You should be sure-footed, sturdy shoes with non-slip soles are also recommended here.
Also …

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931 m

Boat Dock to Nigardsbreen Glacier

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The route can be shortened by boat. Cost: NOK 40 one way, NOK 60 return (adults in June 2022)

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965 m

Nigardsbrevatnet Glacial Lake

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Kayaks can be rented at the parking lot at Glacier Lake

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6

1.35 km

Waterfalls Around Nigardsbreen Nature Reserve

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All around you can discover some smaller and larger waterfalls... always nice to see

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7

2.09 km

Nigardsbrevatnet Glacial Lake

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There's a shuttle boat service on the lake, which halves the time needed to reach the lower end of the glacier tongue.

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2.52 km

Nigardsbrevatnet

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B

2.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.15 km

280 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.41 km

701 m

280 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 5 July

9°C

1°C

33 %

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