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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

Tips

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, milk, and a bit of flour, and then topped with cinnamon and sugar. Of course, it also sells waffles.

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2

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 1893, this DNT hut is available to book and serves other food beyond waffles and drink too.

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3

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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B

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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Thursday 23 July

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