| are widely considered to be among the most beautiful | | | | fjord in the country. Two hours struggling against |
| naturally-formed phenomena in the world, with various | | | | gravity up a steep path will reward you with |
| nations around the globe benefiting from the stunning | | | | unmatched views over Lysefjord, and a chance to |
| landscape that is left behind in the wake of ancient | | | | capture some memorable photographs. |
| glaciers. In Europe there are a number of different | | | | The northern fjords have all the character and beauty |
| places that hikers can visit in order to take in the fjords | | | | of their southern and western siblings, but as the |
| in all their glory. The following is but a quick overview | | | | temperatures drop you can see the cloud-shrouded |
| of just a few of the more popular options. | | | | peaks, gathering weather fronts and even visit one of |
| Norwegian Fjords | | | | the world's best waterfalls on the Mardalsfossen Hike. |
| Norway is known for its gorgeous fjords and it is also | | | | There will be other eager hikers around seeking out |
| one of the best places to go hiking whether you are a | | | | this powerful, cascading set of falls, but company is |
| well-versed fjord-lover or a first timer. The west of the | | | | always welcome in the presence of nature's full force. |
| nation boasts numerous fjords and a wide range of | | | | Icelandic Fjords |
| hikes that include them. The Sengjaberget Hike is one | | | | As with Norway, Iceland is home to numerous fjords |
| of the most highly recommended in the western fjords, | | | | across its expanses. The western region of the |
| taking a route around Lustrafjord that can be suitably | | | | country alone is home to over 300 officially sanctioned |
| tailored to beginners or for experienced hiking | | | | hiking routs which take in various fjords and points of |
| enthusiasts. You can take a 30 minute stroll to enjoy | | | | interest. In the West Fjord Alps, between Dyrafjordur |
| excellent views, or head up the mountainous sides of | | | | and Arnafjordur, there are miles and miles of |
| the fjord for even better vistas. | | | | pathways and open landscape to traverse, as well as |
| Norway's fjords can also take you along the coast, | | | | high mountains which are distinguished from other |
| with the Svartisen Glacier Hike being a popular | | | | fjords in the region because they are capped with |
| example. It allows you to see a glacier in action, with | | | | sharp peaks rather than level plateaus. |
| daytime trekking being recommended as the way in | | | | This is the main reason for the use of the 'Alps' |
| which the light hits the imperceptibly moving walls of | | | | nickname when referring to the region. Most fjord |
| ice is really quite dazzling. Experts recommend taking | | | | hiking paths in Iceland are fairly well signposted and |
| as much time at the glacier as possible. | | | | serviced sporadically by local amenities and |
| In the south of Norway the fjords are just as | | | | settlements. However, there are a number of routes |
| magnificent as anywhere else. The Pulpit Rock Hike | | | | that only experts should tackle. |
| covers one of the most iconic views offered by any | | | | |