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View of the Kyrkja – DNT Leirvassbu loop from Leirvassbu

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View of the Kyrkja – DNT Leirvassbu loop from Leirvassbu

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View of the Kyrkja – DNT Leirvassbu loop from Leirvassbu

06:12

18.1km

300m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

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Jotunheimen nasjonalpark

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Bus stop

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308 m

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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417 m

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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1.21 km

Kirkja Peak

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Beautiful view

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1.29 km

Leirvatnet

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Right in the beating heart of Jotunheimen, Leirvatnet is a stunning mountain lake. The sight of Kyrkja reflected in its waters is a magical one. It's not far from here …

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5.13 km

View of Kyrkja

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Kyrkja is one of Jotunheimen's most iconic peaks and it's obvious why when seen from here. The standard way to its pointed summit is the South Ridge, a classic scramble. …

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9.24 km

Views of Tverrbytthornet and Kyrkja

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This part of Visdalen provides simply astonishing views towards the charismatic peaks of Tverrbytthornet and Kyrkja. Both of these peaks display defiant prominence from their parent massifs, rising to sharp peaks of over 6,500 feet (2,000 m) in height.

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17.9 km

Kyrkja and Leirvatnet

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Impressive mountain in an impressive area

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18.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

305 m

183 m

105 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

315 m

173 m

105 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,480 m)

Lowest point (1,270 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

2°C

-1°C

98 %

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View of the Kyrkja – DNT Leirvassbu loop from Leirvassbu

View of the Kyrkja

View of Kyrkja and Leirvatnet

DNT Leirvassbu

Kirkja Peak

Leirvatnet

View of Kyrkja

Views of Tverrbytthornet and Kyrkja

Kyrkja and Leirvatnet

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