Moderate
4.0
(1)
16
hikers
From Gaukhei to Tjønndalen
03:40
12.8km
250m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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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Start point
1
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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2
12.8 km
Tjønndalen
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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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B
12.8 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
12.9 km
Surfaces
12.9 km
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