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Kyrkja out and back – Jotunheimen National Park

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Kyrkja out and back – Jotunheimen National Park

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Kyrkja out and back – Jotunheimen National Park

01:41

9.14km

600m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2025

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Jotunheimen nasjonalpark

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Start point

Bus stop

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256 m

DNT Leirvassbu

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Leirvassbu is a mecca for mountain hiking adventures. This large cabin was previously privately owned before the DNT took it over in 2023. The facilities are excellent and the surroundings are epic.

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4.30 km

South Ridge of Kyrkja

Highlight • Climb

Kyrkja is one of Jotunheimen's most iconic peaks and its South Ridge is the most popular way to the summit. The scramble to the top is great fun, providing a …

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4.53 km

Kyrkja Summit

Highlight • Summit

It is pathless over huge stone blocks to the summit, and in the last few meters you have to scramble. Still in order for inexperienced mountain hikers on the ascent, …

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.57 km

3.88 km

373 m

297 m

Surfaces

4.57 km

2.28 km

1.60 km

373 m

188 m

109 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,930 m)

Lowest point (1,400 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

1°C

-3°C

74 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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