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Gaustatoppen Summit Cabin – Gaustatoppen — Ridge and Summit loop from Svineroe

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Gaustatoppen Summit Cabin – Gaustatoppen — Ridge and Summit loop from Svineroe

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Gaustatoppen Summit Cabin – Gaustatoppen — Ridge and Summit loop from Svineroe

05:47

12.9km

830m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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 8, 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

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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3.73 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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3.73 km

Gaustatoppen Summit Cabin

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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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3.74 km

Waffles With Mountain View

Highlight • Cafe

5

3.75 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 …

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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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6.35 km

Gaustabanen Funicular

Highlight • Structure

If the descent is too strenuous, take the Gaustabahn. Cogwheel and railroad. 320 NOK, about 32 € per person. Children up to 4 years are free

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12.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.77 km

3.30 km

1.68 km

1.12 km

Surfaces

8.79 km

3.30 km

775 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,830 m)

Lowest point (1,010 m)

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Friday 26 June

26°C

12°C

58 %

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