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Gjuvhold
Gjuvhold is the perfect place for a family trip. Apart from the distance from civilization (you can get there from Oslo in less than 3 hours), the route itself is short and not very demanding. On the other hand, the view that awaits us overshadows what can often be seen from much higher peaks. The hill itself is 723m above sea level. but we start the hike from a height of about 570 meters, so the difference is not that impressive. The trail to the top and the viewing point located a bit lower is just over 1 km long, which is also not an ambitious achievement. However, for the…
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Haugefjell
Haugefjell (1214m above sea level), the peak on the eastern side of Tinnsjå Lake, was the destination of my next trip. From the road 364 to the top I had to walk for about 7 km and it was mostly wide, unpaved road, from where in some places, in the occasional clearances between the trees, I could see the distinct shape of Gaustatoppen in the west. The route turned out to be quite an endurance challenge as it did not offer too many flat sections. Mainly, it was going uphill. In addition, a strong, cold wind discouraged from taking off my light jacket. I pushed forward, reducing the number of…
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Toreskyrkja 1364m n.p.m. & Heddersfjell 1462m n.p.m.
Toreskyrkja and Heddersfjell are smaller Gaustatoppen’s neighbors. They are lying only few kilometers on east from that famous mountain and the trail to the firs one, Toreskyrkja begins begins close to Gaustablikk, holiday resort. This is also a ideal spot to take some photos on Gaustatoppen from the distance. Trail to Toreskyrkja starts at the end of the Kvitåvatn lake and the sign is visible from the road. First it leads along the shore, but very soon, path takes you upper and upper. Most spectacular view during the trip you can see after you pass alley and get to the ridge. From that point there is an amazing view at…
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Gaustatoppen 1883m n.p.m.
Gaustatoppen is probably the most popular mountain in Norway. It is a destination for over 100 000 tourists (2017) per year and it is among Preikestolen and Trolltunga the famous place in the country. This is not even the highest mountain in Norway (The highest is Galdhøpiggen, 2469m above sea level). But it is attractive because of short distance from Oslo (only 180km), the view from summit (they say that you can see 1/6 of whole Norway), lodge on the top, where you can sleep and eat (or eat and sleep) and the tramway inside the mountain, which can take you up and (or) down (if you buy a ticket…
