JULY 2023
Join us on a 9-day pilgrimage along the Romboleden, from high mountains to spruce forests, from the Swedish border to Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim. You walk for a while in silence every day, which gives you time to take in the beautiful nature in Trøndelag. You become more and more here and now as you approach the goal. As a guide, you'll be joined by Hilde Kirkvold who has lead this hike for over 10 years.
Practical information
The walk is divided into Stages, and you can start your join from Sylsjøen (160 km) or from Græsli (100 km). We have chosen to come to Trondheim the day before Olavsfestdagene is starting and we recommend a rest here. Deadline for your registration is 15th of June.
There are a limited number of participants. Maximum number is 12 and a minimum 10. We also walk with less than 10, but then we must do some changes in the program. Price for the whole trip is 11.900 NOK.
The price includes accommodation, food and baggage transport. Any cancellation must be made by June 20th. Cancellation fee after June 20th is 1000 NOK.
We reserve the right to make minor changes in the Stage plan and the right to cancel the pilgrimage by unforeseen events that complicate the completion.
Stage plan
|
Day |
Distance |
km |
Accommodation |
|
Tue 18⁄7 |
Arrive at Kirkvollen |
bus/car |
Kirkvollen, bed/camp bed |
|
Wed 19⁄7 |
⌘Sylsjøen – Stugudalen |
18 |
Kirkvollen, bed/camp bed |
|
Thu 20⁄7 |
Stugudalen – Ås⁄Kirkvollen |
23 |
Kirkvollen, bed/camp bed |
|
Fri 21⁄7 |
Ås⁄Kirkvollen – Gressli |
18 |
Spongtun sam- funnshus ⁄ camp bed |
|
Sat 22⁄7 |
*Græsli – Flora |
15 |
Folkvang samf.h. ⁄ camp bed |
|
Sun 23⁄7 |
Flora – Bekken |
16 |
Bekken bed ⁄camp bed |
|
Mon 24⁄7 |
Bekken – Selbustrand |
21 |
P. Morset Folke- høyskole/mattress |
|
Tue 25⁄7 |
Selbustrand – Mostadmarka |
18 |
Mostadmark chapel⁄ mattress |
|
Wed 26⁄7 |
Mostadmarka – Sakskvik |
26 |
Private bed Ranheim⁄bed |
|
Thu 27⁄7 |
Saksvik – Nidaros |
15 |
|
The pilgrimage ends at Nidaros Cathedral and Nidaros Pilegrimsgård.
Romboleden, how to get there?
The pilgrimage starts at Sylsjøen Wednesday the 19th of July. It is therefore best if you arrive Tuesday at Kirkvollen. Bus from Trondheim Tuesday 18th of July at about kl 14:10 to Kirkvollen i Tydal (if the schedule is the same as today). We pick you up at the busstop. Dinner at arrival.
Packing List
- Waterbotle
- Thermos
- Sleeping bag
- Seat cushions
- Hiking/mountain boots
- Raincoat – it is wet in Trøndelag Mosquitoe repellent
- Blister Patch, foot cream
- Toilet paper
- Headgear
- Gloves and hat
- Swimsuit/swimming trunks
- Daytrip sack
- Sandals or other light shoes for evening use
- Bag for what is not carried during today's walk (being transported between accommodations). Maximum 2 pieces, each of 15 kg.
Bring your backpack and boots for walking tours in advance, so you know that the bag and the shoes fit.
Practical help - social community
This organized trek is an offer of practical assistance to accommodation, meals and bag- gage transport on the way. On these walks, you can also join groups where pilgrims create an environment along the road, which often miss along our routes where there are fewer pilgrims than in for example Spain. To join a long walk is a special challenge that is both tempting and unfamiliar for those who have not tried this before. This pilgrimage is also intended to help newcomers to experience pilgrim life. For more practical advicehttp://pilegrimsleden.no.
No package
Pilgrimages are not traditional package tours where an agent is responsible for the partici- pants. One part as individuals walking together in a group. One must assist each other, along with a leader of the group and volunteers along the way. Accommodation, meals and baggage transport organized jointly with the group.
Own responsibility
Before you enroll, we assume that you can undertake a hike of about 20 km a day over several days in both wet and rough ground. You are responsible for travel and accommodation to the starting place and from Trondheim. Furthermore, it is assumed that you have signed separate relevant insur- anses; travel insurance and any other personal insurance you may need.
Is this a religious walk?
The St Olav ways to Nidaros have been established with a background in Christian pilgrimages and are therefore placed in a Christian cultural context. Today, people go for many different reasons. You are welcome regardless of what you believe or not. You get to visit churches along the way and are might bee offered to join a service, but it is not compulsory to participate.
