Balestrand Up

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Norway

Sogn and Fjordane

Balestrand

Balestrand Up

Hard

runners

Balestrand Up

01:49

9.41km

810m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 2, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Ferry Terminal

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221 m

Balestrand

Highlight • Settlement

Balestrand is a hub of outdoor activity with many dreamy trails. It's home to the Balestrand Up race, which takes runners up from the Kviknes Hotel and up to Raudmelen, at 3,189 feet (972 m) above sea level.

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2.55 km

Klukshaug

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stage on the way up. But there are better vantage points (Orrabenken, Burasi Benken).

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4.62 km

Raudmelen

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful view from the Raudmelen to the distant glaciers

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9.41 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.68 km

1.30 km

826 m

374 m

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.64 km

1.33 km

710 m

463 m

242 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

14°C

9°C

98 %

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