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DNT Glitterheim – Glittertinden loop from Grønbue

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DNT Glitterheim – Glittertinden loop from Grønbue

Hard

5.0

(3)

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DNT Glitterheim – Glittertinden loop from Grønbue

10:51

27.5km

1,160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.78 km for 12.0 km

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Start point

Parking

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69 m

Glitterheim Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

From here it's about 7.5 km to the DNT hut Glitterheim. At the parking lot there are MTBs that can be rented for the route for 100 NOK (pay at the hut, an additional 75 NOK for a trailer).

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2.67 km

Wooden Bridge in Jotunheimen National Park

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7.72 km

Campsite at Glitterheim

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campsite in the beautiful Glitterheim

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7.75 km

DNT Glitterheim

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Glitterheim is one of the many manned huts that dot Jotunheimen National Park.

Perched at 1,400 meters above sea level, it is an excellent base camp for hiking. From the …

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13.4 km

The final part of the ascent to Glittertinden from Glitterheim is sensational, as you cross glaciated terrain towards the panoramic summit. The view across the sea of ice to the sinuous rocky ridge of Trollsteineggje is unforgettable.

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13.7 km

Glittertinden

Highlight • Summit

Once the highest mountain in Scandinavia, it now stands at 8,045 feet (2,452 m), which is the elevation without the remaining summit glacier.

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14.5 km

Glitterbrean

Glacier

19.7 km

Glitterheim Lodge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Hosted DNT hut with overnight stay, breakfast, lunch and hot showers. Starting point for summit tours to Glittertind or as a stop on tours through Jotunheimen.

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25.1 km

Bridge Over River in Jotunheimen National Park

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27.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

9.87 km

5.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

9.81 km

5.56 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

4°C

-1°C

30 %

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DNT Glitterheim – Glittertinden loop from Grønbue

Glitterheim Parking Area

Wooden Bridge in Jotunheimen National Park

Campsite at Glitterheim

DNT Glitterheim

Glittertinden east ridge

Glittertinden

Glitterheim Lodge

Bridge Over River in Jotunheimen National Park

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