From Bortelid to Gaukhei hut

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Norway

West Agder

Åseral

From Bortelid to Gaukhei hut

Hard

hikers

From Bortelid to Gaukhei hut

05:15

17.9km

590m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Setesdal Vesthei Ryfylkeheiane landskapsvernområde

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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755 m

Bortelid Ski Center

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Starting point for various hikes in the area.

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2.77 km

Small cabin at the north end of Lake Kvitevatn

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If the owner is not on site, you have permission to use this great place as a resting spot.

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17.9 km

Gaukhei Cabin

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Gaukhei is a historic self‑service mountain cabin run by DNT Sør located deep in the Setesdal Vesthei wilderness at about 843 m above sea level, and it is considered the …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

781 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

722 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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