Rondane National Park

Rondane National Park is a high-mountain protected area in Innlandet county, Norway, established in 1962 to conserve alpine landscapes and wild reindeer populations. The park encompasses a compact massif of rugged peaks and plateaus.

The area is characterized by a number of summits above 2,000 meters, with Rondslottet as the highest point at 2,178 meters; it is widely used for summer hiking and winter ski touring. A network of marked trails and staffed or self-service mountain huts supports multi-day traverses.

Protection was put in place in the early 1960s primarily to preserve the wild reindeer herds and their mountain habitat; recreational use and regulated grazing coexist with conservation objectives. The park remains an important area for nature-based outdoor activities in Norway.

Rondane lies in east-central Norway within Innlandet, forming a series of high plateaus and peaks accessible from valley towns and mountain access roads; it is reachable from regional centers by road and is a major mountain area within inland Norway.

• Protection purpose and date: Established as a national park in 1962 to protect wild reindeer herds and alpine ecosystems, making it one of Norway's earliest protected mountain areas.
• High peaks and trail network: The park contains multiple peaks above 2,000 meters and an extensive network of marked trails and mountain lodges maintained by the Norwegian Trekking Association.

What to See #

• Rondslottet (highest peak): Rondslottet is the park's highest peak at 2,178 meters and forms the focal point of the central Rondane massif; it is a common objective for hikers and ski tours.