Located in Hol Municipality, where nature and mountains dominate the landscape, Geilo is a genuine mointain village with an extensive network of hiking trails. These trails, used for centuries by ttraders and farmers, have now been significantly upgraded with clearing and signage. On this page, we have compiled the most well-known and unique hikes, categorized by areas and interests, including national parks, routes close to the town center, and year-round trails.
Below you will find our recommendations for hikes in Geilo and the surrounding areas, including the Hardangervidda and Hallingskarvet National Parks.
Year-round and centre hikes Family-friendly hikes Top- and view hikes Hikes with food serving cabins
Hikes on Hardangervidda Hikes in Hallingskarvet Interactive map Food service in the mountains
Explore fantastic hikes that start near Geilo's center and are accessible year-round. For more hiking options, visit the interactive map at the bottom of the page and use the 'hiking' filter followed by 'suitable for' + the month. There are twelve year round tours in Geilo center and one in Hol center.
The hike description contains more information about accessibility, including terrain and elevation. None of the hikes are signposted, from the hike description you can download a GPX file and map for use.
For more hiking options, see the interactive map at the bottom of the page and select the 'hiking' filter followed by 'family-friendly'.
For more hiking options, go to the interactive map at the bottom of the page and select the 'hiking' filter.
For more hiking options, go to the interactive map at the bottom of the page and select the 'hiking' filter, followed by 'food and drink available along the way'.
On Hardangervidda, you can choose between short day hikes and long cabin-to-cabi treks. Some hikes start in Geilo's center, while others require transport by car or public transit. For more hiking options, go to the interactive map at the bottom of the page and use the filter.
In Hol Municipality, you can explore Hallingskarvet from both sides of the valley. Several hikes start from Geilo's center, but for most routes, a car or electric bike is necessary. For more hiking options, go to the interactive map at the bottom of the page and use the filter.
