Mat- og turglede offers travel packages combining culture, heritage and local food with cycling and walking.

Choose between

Organized self guided tours, where the logistics are organized for you. The accomadiotions are usually the same as on guided tours, and luggage transport are included as well as a detailed tour description.

You can always extend your trip by adding extra nights in the start or end to explore the region for longer than the included tour dates.

Mat- og turglede is owned by Bente Fekene who has biked or hiked all the routes, knows the area and can guide you through it, pointing out the gems.

When you’re ready to book, I can walk you through the entire process.

Mat- og turglede is member of the Norwegian Travel Guarantee Fund through Pilgrim Centre Hamar and Visit Øst-Norge.

For information about terms and conditions please click HERE.

Most of the routes go through the gentle, rolling terrain along Lake Mjøsa on trails almost all easy going. The tours are made for persons with a normal level of fitness and the distances varies from 15 to 40 kilometres per day.

Themes

Pilgrimage has gained its renaissance and the ancient and medieval pilgrim routes through the Hamar region are rich in heritage and spiritual tradition with history dating back to the Viking Age. The pilgrim trails through the region are part of the Nordic pilgrimage routes of St. Olav, and have been awarded European Cultural heritage status by the EICR. The Pilgrims` Way of today is an outer as well as inner adventure for those who are interested in cultural history and outdoor experiences

Medieval food and drink

Get to know the regions medieval history. Learn how the medieval monks used plants and herbs in the cooking and for medical use. Get to know the local medieval cuisine and its often unusual flavor combinations. You can also have a taste of medieval cuisine.

Local food and drink

The meals served along the routes are mainly based on locally farmed food, prepared from scratch.