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Aust-Agder
Bygland

From Gaukhei to Tjønndalen

Moderate

4.0

(1)

14

hikers

From Gaukhei to Tjønndalen

03:40

12.8km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Setesdal Vesthei Ryfylkeheiane landskapsvernområde

Waypoints

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51 m

Gaukhei Cabin

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Gaukhei is a historic self‑service mountain cabin run by DNT Sør located deep in the Setesdal Vesthei wilderness at about 843 m above sea level, and it is considered the …

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12.8 km

Tjønndalen

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Tjønndalen is a small, unstaffed DNT Sør mountain hut in the Setesdal Vesthei area that offers six bunks and basic facilities such as a kitchen with a stove and duvets, …

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12.8 km

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12.8 km

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12.8 km

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Highest point (970 m)

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Saturday 30 May

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7°C

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