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Railway Bridge – Pass Gaustatoppen loop from Rjukan

Bike touring routes & trails

Railway Bridge – Pass Gaustatoppen loop from Rjukan

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Railway Bridge – Pass Gaustatoppen loop from Rjukan

04:14

52.7km

1,550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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749 m

Gunnar Sønsteby Statue

Highlight • Monument

Gunnar Fridtjof Thurmann Sønsteby (11 January 1918 – 10 May 2012) was a member of the Norwegian resistance movement during the German occupation of Norway in World War II. He …

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2

1.52 km

Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful old railway bridge in Rjukan over the Måna River.
Next to it is a bridge for cars.

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5.91 km

Pass Gaustatoppen

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Nice climb, hard road, better up than down, at the end at the Gaustabahn gets some food, Drinks and a WC and a breathtaking view

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18.0 km

Stavsro Parking Area

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The parking costs 150 NOK for 24 hours. Ideal for an overnight stay in a motorhome. The shuttle bus to the cable car costs 50 NOK. From here you can …

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19.9 km

Flisetjønnskaret

Highlight • Mountain Pass

6

34.8 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, …

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38.7 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.

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48.7 km

Tinn Open-Air Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

small open air museum, freely accessible, with picknick spot

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52.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.8 km

6.25 km

3.43 km

528 m

334 m

199 m

156 m

Surfaces

47.7 km

3.58 km

682 m

434 m

280 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,250 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Thursday 28 May

23°C

2°C

11 %

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