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Hike to Gaustatoppen from Stavsro

The easiest and most popular hike to Gaustatoppen takes you along the southern side of the mountain and begins in Stavsro. The hike is 4.5 km one way and takes around 2 hours. 

Hike to Gaustatoppen from Stavsro

The easiest and most popular hike to Gaustatoppen takes you along the southern side of the mountain and begins in Stavsro. The hike is 4.5 km one way and takes around 2 hours. 

Hike to Gaustatoppen from Stavsro

The easiest and most popular hike to Gaustatoppen takes you along the southern side of the mountain and begins in Stavsro. The hike is 4.5 km one way and takes around 2 hours. 

The route in brief

Start: Stavsro 
Length: 4.5 km one way
Time: 1.5 – 2.5 hours one way 
Vertical rise: ca 700 m (approx. 1,170-1,883 metres above sea level) 
Difficulty: Easy/medium 
Child-friendly: For children used to hiking 
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Getting there

Park at Stavsro, where there is a small pay car park with a limited number of spaces.  If there are no spaces available, you could park at Bygget or Gaustablikk and take the bus to Stavsro instead.  

The mountain-top hike from Stavsro to Gaustatoppen begins at Stavsro car park. The hike is steep but the trail is wide, which makes it easy to walk. The trail is clearly marked with red ‘T’s painted on stones. Follow the trail to the summit and, on a clear day, a view of one-sixth of Norway. 

Useful information

Gaustatoppen is known for its changeable weather so make sure to bring both rainwear and sun protection – you never know what to expect. The best time to do this mountain-top hike from Stavsro to Gaustatoppen is in the summer, from the beginning of July until September. 

 As the hike includes an ascent of a couple of hundred metres and rocky sections, it’s described as ‘Easy/medium difficulty’ – but it’s quite a simple  hike for anyone used to hiking in the mountains. We recommend wearing hike-friendly trainers or hiking boots. 

Hiking to Gaustatoppen

Gaustatoppen from Stavsro
Easy/medium

Start: Stavsro
Length: 4.5 km one way
Time: 1.5 –2.5 hours one way
Child-friendly: For children accustomed to hikes

Gaustatoppen from Svineroi
Medium

Start: Svineroi or Gaustabanen station
Length: 4.3 km one way
Time: 3 hours one way
Child-friendly:
For children accustomed to hikes

Gaustatoppen from Selstali
Medium

Start: Selstali Seter
Length: 7.4 km one way
Time: 2 - 3 hours
Child-friendly: For children accustomed to hikes

Gaustatoppen from Rjukan
Hard

Start: Rjukan Rutebilstasjon
Length: 10.2 km one way
Time: 6-8 hours
Child-friendly: No

Hikes on Gausta

Hike around Skipsfjell
Easy

Start: Pose & Sekk Grocery store
Length: 5.1 km round trip
Time: 1–2 hours
Child-friendly: Yes

Hike to Ørnenipa
easy/medium

Start: Vatnedalen, by the end of Kvitåvatn
Length: 4.6 km round trip
Time: 3 hours
Child-friendly: For children accustomed to hiking

Hike to Toreskyrkja from Heddersvatn
Medium

Start: Heddersvatn/Stavsro
Length: 7,2 km round trip
Time: 2-3 hours
Child-friendly: For children accustomed to hiking

Hike to Toreskyrkja from Vatnedalen
Hard

Start: Kvitåvatn/Vatnedalen
Length: 6,2 km round trip
Time: 4 hours
Child-friendly: No

BOOK A GUIDED TOUR

Guided tours at Gausta

During the summer, you can book one of the many guided tours in the Gausta area. A great way to discover more of the mountains! 

BOOK A GUIDED TOUR

Guided tours at Gausta

During the summer, you can book one of the many guided tours in the Gausta area. A great way to discover more of the mountains! 

BOOK A GUIDED TOUR

Guided tours at Gausta

During the summer, you can book one of the many guided tours in the Gausta area. A great way to discover more of the mountains! 

Remember

Remember

Dress appropriately and follow the Norwegian mountain safety code, which is a set of rules and advice that you should always have with you when you go out in the mountains. For example, make sure that you always plan your hike carefully and be prepared for bad weather and the cold, even on short hikes.

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Download the Gausta app

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