Nordleden

Nordleden runs from Grong via Megard to Stiklestad. The trail starts at Gløshaug Church, which, together with Kongsmoen, was the outer point for the northbound country roads in the Middle Ages. Before a continuous inland road with connections between the counties Trøndelag and Nordland was opened in 1924, almost all communication between north and south went along the coast.

Nordleden runs through a diverse and beautiful landscape, both natural and man-made. The path is strongly connected to the heritage of St. Olav through churches and church art, holy water sources and other traditions. Perhaps the most prominent is the Megard church site in Snåsa, approximately 60 kilometers from the starting point of the path. There you'll aslo find an "Olavskilde", a holy spring.

From Stiklestad it is possible to follow the St. Olavsleden path on to Trondheim and Nidaros Cathedral.

Nordleden lacks accommodation and is best suited for pilgrims who prefers tents and sleeping bags, and who can orient themselves by map and compass. The trail is unmarked.

The main season for pilgrimage in Norway is from 1st June to 1st September. Sometimes the snow can last for longer than 1st June in the mountains. You should not cross if there is still snow, as the trail markings may be hidden, and you could encounter problems due to snow and meltwater.