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Gaustatoppen out and back – Rjukan

Running trails & routes

Gaustatoppen out and back – Rjukan

Hard

4.0

(1)

95

runners

Gaustatoppen out and back – Rjukan

02:06

10.5km

670m

Running

Hard run. 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 2, 2025

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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 4.67 km for 1.18 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

76 m

Stavsro

Highlight • Rest Area

Stavsro is the common starting point for an adventure on Gaustatoppen. As well as parking, there's a cafe here that specialises in regional rømmegrøt, a porridge made with sour cream, …

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4.58 km

Gaustatoppen Turisthytte

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Gaustatoppen Turisthytte is famous for it's waffles – incredibly it sells over 50,000 a year. It's the ideal fuel after the long pull up towards Gaustatoppen's summit ridge. Built in …

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5.21 km

Gaustatoppen summit viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Stunning view point over the surrounding mountains and fjords. There's a handy information board to understand which peaks you are looking at.

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10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.21 km

1.14 km

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.05 km

1.31 km

125 m

< 100 m

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