Place to visit
St. Olavsleden, Norway: what it is and when to go
The last day of St. Olavsleden, the pilgrim route that crosses from Sweden into Trøndelag along the traditional way to Nidaros. The stage runs from Vuku to Stiklestad, where King Olav died in battle, which gives it a symbolic weight greater than its actual difficulty. Farmland, forest and country roads, with the route's own waymarking. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 20 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 51. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Pilgrim's path from Selånger, Sweden to Nidaros, Norway · Hiking
- Where
- Norway
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- OSL Oslo (Gardermoen), 401 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- International
- Coordinates
- 63.788, 11.64993
What you will see here
- The arrival at Stiklestad and its historic centre
- The medieval church of Stiklestad
- The Verdal valley with its farms and forests
- The markers and cairns of the St Olav Way
If you want to finish during the Olsok days, accommodation in the area sells out months in advance.
What it is and where
St. Olavsleden is a pilgrim's path from Selånger, Sweden to Nidaros, Norway (Steinkjer Municipality).
It is in Steinkjer Municipality, where this site lists 39 more places to see, 27 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 63.788, 11.64993; the nearest main airport is Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL, Oslo (Gardermoen)), 401 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Trail network
- International
It is one of the Hiking places in Norway. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit St. Olavsleden is May to September.
It is walked in spring, summer and early autumn. In late July Stiklestad marks the anniversary of the battle, with a theatre performance and big crowds.
- JanPossible5:02
- FebPossible8:11
- MarPossible11:14
- AprPossible14:37
- MayBest time17:50
- JunBest time20:08
- JulBest time19:05
- AugBest time15:59
- SepBest time12:36
- OctPossible9:19
- NovPossible6:01
- DecPossible3:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 20 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 51. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Norway
To enter Norway there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Norway checklist. Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Holy Olav ChapelChurch in Verdal, Norway4.4 km
- Stiklestad ChurchChurch in Verdal, Norway4.5 km
- Vuku ChurchChurch in Verdal, Norway5.2 km
- Vinne ChurchChurch in Verdal, Norway6.3 km
- St. OlavsledenPilgrim's path from Selånger, Sweden to Nidaros, Norway9.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Norway guide.
More in Norway: Hiking
- E1 European long distance path: walking path
- Spiterstulen: building in Lom, Oppland, Norway
- Gjendebu: building in Norway
- Memurubu: building in Lom, Oppland, Norway
- Gjendesheim: building in Vågå, Oppland, Norway
- Svenner Lighthouse: lighthouse in Norway
Every Norway place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is St. Olavsleden?
It is a pilgrim's path from Selånger, Sweden to Nidaros, Norway.
When is the best time to visit St. Olavsleden?
May to September. In June there are 20 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 51.
How do you get to St. Olavsleden?
The nearest main airport is Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL), 401 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Norway is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Norway map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Holy Olav Chapel, Stiklestad Church, Vuku Church. The rest is in the Norway guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about St. Olavsleden on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.