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Gaustatoppen summit

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Gaustatoppen summit

Hard

4.3

(33)

176

hikers

Gaustatoppen summit

04:50

8.89km

820m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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 9, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.31 km for 1.24 km

After 3.88 km for 1.14 km

After 6.35 km for 1.24 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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97 m

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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3.85 km

Gaustatoppen — Ridge and Summit

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

A strenuous but technically easy ascent to the summit, below which lies the terminus of the Gaustabanen railway and the DNT hut Gastatoppen Turisthytte. It is offering food and, during …

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4.35 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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8.89 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.07 km

2.53 km

1.12 km

141 m

Surfaces

3.16 km

3.02 km

2.53 km

141 m

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Trail Reviews

August 27, 2024, Gaustatoppen

In the fog the view was about 15m. Had the advantage that I was the only one on the summit! 😁