The hikers, aged between 25 and 40, had been stranded in a mountain valley about 2,000 metres high around 400 kilometres northwest of Oslo, they said.
They started from the village of Bjorli on February 21 and are scheduled to return tomorrow, police said.
"Several hikers have sent distress messages via satellite during the morning of Friday," Atle von Obstfelder, an operations chief for the Norwegian police's mountain rescue service, told AFP by phone earlier.
Helicopter rescues were attempted twice today, but pilots were forced to turn around because of poor visibility and concerns about triggering avalanches, he said.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
