Hiking

Begin your Gaustatoppen adventure from the Stavsro parking lot and follow the popular route along the southern side.

Experience a fantastic summit hike from Svineroi to Gaustatoppen and be rewarded with a spectacular view from Norway's highest mountain.

Take part in an exciting summit hike from Selstali to Gaustatoppen and experience the beautiful nature up close.

With a climb of 1600 meters, the north side of Gaustatoppen is a full-day adventure if you start from Rjukan. This is a challenging hike that requires previous experience.  

Skipsfjell is the name of the mountain located in the middle of Gausta. It has one of the best viewpoints in the area. From the top at 1088 metres above sea level, you can enjoy magnificent views of the entire Gausta area, including Gaustatoppen, Kvitåvatn and Rjukan. Hiking up here (or around the whole mountain) is suitable for all ages and takes a few hours.

Ørnenipa is a popular mountain in Vatnedalen, located in the northeastern part of Gausta. The peak is located at 1315 metres above sea level and offers good hiking and beautiful views of Gaustatoppen the Gausta area. The popular trail from Vatnedalen takes about 4 hours (round trip). 

This moderate hike to Toreskyrkja starts at Lake Heddersvatn next to Stavsro. The hike is 3,6 km and approximately 1–1,5 hours long (one way). 

This challenging hike takes you from Vatnedalen to Toreskyrkja at 1,371 metres above sea level. At the summit you can enjoy spectacular views of Gaustatoppen, Tuddal, and the mountains in Telemark. 

On the mountain crest south of Gaustatoppen you'll find Lille Gaustakne. The hike takes around 2 hours return, and from the summit at 1.443 metres you can enjoy magnificent views.

A family-friendly hike of 3.4 km that offers a view over Tinnsjøen and Gaustatoppen. 

Take Krossobanen up to Solstien and enjoy the view over Hardangervidda and Gaustatoppen. This is a familiy-friendly and easy walk of 4.3 km around.

A demanding hike of 4.7 km which gives you a great view over Rjukan.

A moderately demanding hike of 9.4 km where you can follow the path of the saboteurs from the Second World War.