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Gaustatoppen Summit Cabin – Gaustatoppen Information Board loop from Ingolfsland

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Gaustatoppen Summit Cabin – Gaustatoppen Information Board loop from Ingolfsland

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Gaustatoppen Summit Cabin – Gaustatoppen Information Board loop from Ingolfsland

05:34

33.3km

1,600m

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 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Gausdalen naturreservat

Brattefjell - Vindeggen landskapsvernområde

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.84 km

Melandstjønn to Aslakstaulvatn Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The section from Melandstjønn to Aslakstaulvatn offers a transition into more rugged terrain as you continue your ascent toward Gaustatoppen. The trail becomes rockier, with increasing elevation gain and more …

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9.00 km

Gausdalen Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

12.7 km

Gausta Forepeak

Highlight • Summit

One of the most interesting mountain in this region. There is also a tram up there.

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12.7 km

Gaustatoppen Summit Cabin

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Up above, almost at the summit, there's a hut. Those who want to spend the night and descend early the next morning must make a reservation. To enjoy one of …

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12.7 km

Gaustatoppen Turisthytte

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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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14.5 km

Gaustatoppen Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

Very informative for those interested

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16.8 km

Lille Stavsronut

Highlight • Summit

17.2 km

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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21.2 km

Trailhead Cabin at Gaustatoppen

Highlight • Mountain Hut

There is a free parking spot across from the Hytta. Many locals park here too. Save yourself the parking fees for the large lot.

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33.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

12.3 km

4.06 km

2.13 km

334 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

13.9 km

2.80 km

1.49 km

680 m

235 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,790 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

15°C

2°C

19 %

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Gaustatoppen Summit Cabin – Gaustatoppen Information Board loop from Ingolfsland

Melandstjønn to Aslakstaulvatn Trail

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Gaustatoppen Summit Cabin

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