Hiking Day Trip in Bodo, The Hidden Valley

Åselidalen 

Valley is a beautiful valley carved out by glaciers some hundreds of thousands of years ago. Crystal clear mountain lakes and waterfalls surrounded by peaks is what you’ll find today. Starting from Bodø, the valley is a perfect place for a moderate hiking day trip in Northern Norway.

Bodø is known for excellent hiking options, its diverse landscape and the easy access to the mountainsides. If you’re a hiking enthusiast, you should add the area to your bucket list.

The Hidden Valley: The Børvasstindane mountain range contains the signature mountains of Bodø. Åselidalen – “The Hidden Valley” – cuts into the mountains between the mountain ridges Åselitindan and Falkflågtindan.

Peaks: The valley is surrounded by jagged peaks, all over 1,000 metres above sea level. Two of them, PerKalsa and Børtind, are favourites among the locals.

Is this trip for me? This trip is designed for beginners and intermediates. You should have some outdoor experience in walking and hiking before you arrive.

Grading: This trip is graded as Medium

Terrain, distance and elevation
• Terrain: You must be able to walk on trails in slightly hilly and rugged terrain.
• Total length: Approx. 4 km up and down (8 – 12 km if we choose the extended trip*).
• Elevation: From starting point 60 metres above sea level to lake Åselivatnet 160 m a.s.l.
• Two optional routes:

1. The standard trip: Ends by the upper Lake Åselivatnet and follows almost the same route back.

2. The extended trip: Possible if everyone in group can do this hike and the weather permits. This option includes a bit more rugged terrain and one particularly steep section. The total distance will range from 8 to 12 km.