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- Rondeslottet — The park’s highest summit (about 2,178 m) and the classic “you-made-it” viewpoint. Sharp, windswept ridgeline with huge 360° panorama of other peaks and plateaus; a proper mountain hike rather than a stroll.
- The 2,000-metre massif (Storronden, Høgronden, etc.) — A cluster of several 2,000-m peaks that form Rondane’s backbone. Rugged ridges and big exposed shoulders make for memorable ridge-hopping and alpine scenery you don’t forget.
- Smiubelgen — The serrated, “comb-like” western ridge: dramatic, rocky silhouettes that are great for photography and more technical scrambling. Feels wild and remote compared with the gentler valleys.
- Wild reindeer herds — One of Europe’s oldest free-roaming reindeer populations lives here. Seeing them grazing on the plateaus is a highlight;
- Rondeslottet — The park’s highest summit (about 2,178 m) and the classic “you-made-it” viewpoint. Sharp, windswept ridgeline with huge 360° panorama of other peaks and plateaus; a proper mountain hike rather than a stroll.
- The 2,000-metre massif (Storronden, Høgronden, etc.) — A cluster of several 2,000-m peaks that form Rondane’s backbone. Rugged ridges and big exposed shoulders make for memorable ridge-hopping and alpine scenery you don’t forget.
- Smiubelgen — The serrated, “comb-like” western ridge: dramatic, rocky silhouettes that are great for photography and more technical scrambling. Feels wild and remote compared with the gentler valleys.
- Wild reindeer herds — One of Europe’s oldest free-roaming reindeer populations lives here. Seeing them grazing on the plateaus is a highlight; keep distance and respect seasonal calving areas to avoid disturbing them.
- Rondvatnet and Rondvassbu — A mirror-calm mountain lake with the well-placed Rondvassbu cabin nearby. Excellent base for day hikes (including the ascent to Rondeslottet), sunrise reflections, and easy strolls along the shore.
- Høvringen & the seter (summer farm) landscapes — Rolling high-pastures, traditional mountain farms and birch woodland meet open tundra here. Great if you want gentler walks, summer flowers, and a taste of how people have used the mountains for centuries.
- Marked trails and hut network — A tidy system of marked routes and DNT cabins makes multi-day trekking realistic without carrying heavy gear. Trails range from mellow valley walks to full alpine days, so you can plan it to your skill level.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.