Historical Footprints Through Central Norway

Catch the Saint Olav play, concerts, and exhibitions during the Olsok Days, a festival at the end of July at Stiklestad National Culture Center.

At Munkeby in Levanger and Tautra in Frosta, you can visit monastery ruins, but also the active monasteries Munkeby Mariakloster and Tautra Mariakloster. The latter is at the end of the outer trail, not far from where you take the Pilgrim boat to Trondheim. Being present during prayer is a unique experience.

If you choose to walk the inner trail, it will lead you right into the farmyard of Troset Farm In Markabygda, Levanger. Here you can stay overnight in the grill cabin or the grandmother's house, but also find peace at their clinic, which offers acupuncture and courses in mindfulness and qigong.

If you walk the outer trail, the peak Skardshåmmåren is located right by the trail at Skatval. A small but steep detour is rewarded with a beautiful view over the Trondheimsfjord. Definitely worth it if the weather is nice!

In Trondheim, Nidaros Pilgrimsgård is beautifully situated between the Nidaros Cathedral and the Nidelva river. Here, pilgrims can stay affordably, and relax in peaceful surroundings – virtually in the middle of the city.

At the starting point Stiklestad, you'll find restaurant Skalden, which serves both traditional and modern dishes with quality ingredients from the area. Generous portions and a good start to the journey.

In the heart of nature's sweet spot lies the farm Munkeby Søndre, where you can stay overnight and eat classic Trøndelag dishes such as elk roast and sodd, but also enjoy the local delicacy Munkeby cheese.

The bakery is not far from the trail and offers bread and sweets made with natural ingredients. A perfect stop to grab a packed lunch, a cinnamon roll for your coffee, or a loaf of bread for later. Another tip in this area is the Ersgard farm, just east of the farm bakery. Here, Trøndelag county's food culture is highly valued.

Several Michelin stars have been sprinkled over Trondheim in recent years. The restaurants Credo, Fagn, and Speilsalen at Britannia hotel have all received the prestigious award. It's wise to reserve a table well in advance!

First you'll walk down to Verdal, then along the Verdalselva river. Eventually you'll walk on gravel roads and forest trails. At Munkeby, you will find the ruins of an old monastery from the 12th century and a new Cistercian monastery from 2009. You'll find accommodation at Munkeby Pilgrim Hostel.

The stage starts through an enchanting forest. Then you'll walk uphill to Tomtvatnet and further to the summer farms Reistadbustaden and Tomtvasslia with great views of the mountains. New forest hike before Markabygda.

A slightly longer stage that starts along the road through farmland in Markabygda. Further on a gravel road through forest terrain, where you pass the beautiful lakes Bulandsvatnet and Ausetvatnet.

Walk through the villages in Skjelstadmarka, then into forest terrain. Along the way lies Værnes Church, Norway's oldest preserved stone building from the year 1100. The stage ends at the ancestral farm Ersgård.

Beautiful forest hike where you can see potholes and the mighty Storfossen waterfall along the way. Towards the end of the stage, the St. Olavsleden trail merges with another pilgrim trail, Romboleden, which comes from east.

The second to last stage passes by Fjølstadtrøa, which today is a museum. Later, you will reach the viewpoint Saksvikskorsen, from where you can see Trondheim. Then you'll walk downhill towards Trondheim.

Beautiful stage along the fjord. Past Ranheim Church and then along the trail Ladestien, past Lade Church, Kristiansten Fortress, and finally you'll reach Nidaros Cathedral.