View of the Kyrkja – DNT Leirvassbu loop from Semeldalsmunnen

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View of the Kyrkja – DNT Leirvassbu loop from Semeldalsmunnen

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View of the Kyrkja – DNT Leirvassbu loop from Semeldalsmunnen

04:26

13.0km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Jotunheimen nasjonalpark

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3.22 km

Øvre Høgvagltjønnen

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This is a gorgeous mountain lake nestled beneath the Høgvagltindene group. With the pointy Kyrkja to the north and mighty Visbreatinden to the east, a walk along its shores provides …

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3.25 km

Path through a scree field in Jotunheimen National Park

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5.78 km

View of the Kyrkja

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On the other side of the small lake, the striking Kyrkja projects darkly into the Norwegian sky. The ascent, by the way, is just as exciting and challenging as it looks from here.

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6.50 km

DNT Leirvassbu

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Leirvassbu is a mecca for mountain hiking adventures. This large cabin was previously privately owned before the DNT took it over in 2023. The facilities are excellent and the surroundings are epic.

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6.57 km

The mountain lodge Leirvassbu in Jotunheimen is idyllically situated at 1400 meters above sea level on the Leirvatnet, directly below the characteristic mountain Kyrkja. The hut is an excellent starting …

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6.58 km

View of Kyrkja and Leirvatnet

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8.65 km

Høgvaglen

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Høgvaglen is where the trails for Kyrkja's South Ridge, Leirvassbu and the route to Olavsbu and Gjendebu meet. The ascent of Kyrkja is particularly spectacular, while the SignaTUR Omveien makes …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.10 km

2.73 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.21 km