Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Running trails & routes

Norway

Telemark

Tinn

Gaustatoppen Summit Cabin – Gaustatoppen Information Board loop from Ingolfsland

Routes

Running trails & routes

Norway

Telemark

Tinn

Gaustatoppen Summit Cabin – Gaustatoppen Information Board loop from Ingolfsland

Hard

runners

Gaustatoppen Summit Cabin – Gaustatoppen Information Board loop from Ingolfsland

05:34

33.3km

1,600m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Gausdalen naturreservat

Brattefjell - Vindeggen landskapsvernområde

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

5.84 km

Melandstjønn to Aslakstaulvatn Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The section from Melandstjønn to Aslakstaulvatn offers a transition into more rugged terrain as you continue your ascent toward Gaustatoppen. The trail becomes rockier, with increasing elevation gain and more exposed landscapes. This 2-3 km stretch climbs approximately 300 meters, taking you through sparse vegetation, with large boulders and rocky surfaces dominating the path.

As you move away from the wooded areas around Melandstjønn, the terrain becomes more alpine, with expansive views of the surrounding valleys. The lake Aslakstaulvatn provides a scenic resting point amidst the rugged landscape. The trail is moderately difficult here, requiring careful footing over rocks and light scrambling at times. Weather conditions can make the path slippery, especially after rain.

This section prepares you for the more demanding climbs ahead, offering breathtaking views and a tranquil atmosphere before tackling the steeper terrain that follows

Tip by

9.00 km

Gausdalen Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

12.7 km

Gausta Forepeak

Highlight • Summit

One of the most interesting mountain in this region. There is also a tram up there.

Tip by

12.7 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 the delicious waffles, simply stand in line and top it with strawberry or cherry. Those who don't feel like descending can take the cable car. The "Gaustahnen" cable car runs inside the mountain, below the antenna. The cable car was built between 1954 and 1959, during the Cold War. It runs between the listening station (antenna) and the village of Rjukan in the valley. After the end of the Cold War, the cable car was opened to the public. The cable car consists of two tracks: a flat track (850 m) and a steep cable car (1045 m incline).

Translated by Google •

Tip by

12.7 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 1893, this DNT hut is available to book and serves other food beyond waffles and drink too.

Tip by

14.5 km

Gaustatoppen Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

Very informative for those interested

Translated by Google •

Tip by

16.8 km

Lille Stavsronut

Highlight • Summit

17.2 km

Stavsro

Highlight • Rest Area

Stavsro is the common starting point for an adventure on Gaustatoppen. As well as parking, there's a cafe here that specialises in regional rømmegrøt, a porridge made with sour cream, milk, and a bit of flour, and then topped with cinnamon and sugar. Of course, it also sells waffles.

Tip by

21.2 km

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.

Showing Translation

Tip by

33.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

12.3 km

4.06 km

2.13 km

334 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

13.9 km

2.80 km

1.49 km

680 m

235 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (1,790 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

19°C

2°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Hard

4.0

Gaustatoppen out and back – Rjukan

02:06h

10.5km

670m

Moderate

4.5

111

Hovdestaulnuten loop from Løkjestaul

01:00h

8.43km

110m

Moderate

5.0

111

Kvitåvatn loop from Vatnedal 2

00:58h

7.97km

110m

Hard

Gaustatoppen Summit Cabin – Gaustatoppen Information Board loop from Ingolfsland

05:34h

33.3km

1,600m

Hard

Ørnenipa loop from Hotell sjøn

01:24h

10.3km

400m

Moderate

Running loop from Mælåe

00:41h

5.91km

40m

Moderate

Running loop from Sandvann

00:39h

5.69km

40m

Moderate

Hovdestaulnuten loop from Dal kirke

00:46h

7.34km

70m

Moderate

Hovdestaulnuten – Myrestaulhovda loop from Kvitåvatn

01:04h

9.55km

130m

Moderate

Kvitåvatn loop from Løkjestaul

00:43h

6.32km

100m

Easy

Solemstjønn loop from Nordre Hogstul

00:33h

4.46km

100m

Gaustatoppen Summit Cabin – Gaustatoppen Information Board loop from Ingolfsland

Melandstjønn to Aslakstaulvatn Trail

Gausta Forepeak

Gaustatoppen Summit Cabin

Gaustatoppen Turisthytte

Gaustatoppen Information Board

Lille Stavsronut

Stavsro

Trailhead Cabin at Gaustatoppen

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️