Route 3
Vest-Telemark round
The route is defined as normal
Routes defined as normal are suitable for most people who have experience with somewhat demanding sections.Tid
5:00 timer
Length
260 km
Popularity
7.5 av 10
This is one of our classics that has been a recommended route for a number of years. The Gaustabanen and the industrial adventure at Rjukan are the climax. Set aside a couple of hours for this and enjoy one of Norway's best views and possibly the highest waffle press (1830 meters above sea level). A coffee break completely out of the ordinary. On a clear day, you should be able to see 1/6 of mainland Norway from here.
NB: Please note that the Google map shows the wrong route from Rjukan to Tuddal in winter as it is not possible to use winter closed roads in the routes in winter. Please verify that the route goes directly from Rjukan to Tuddal before driving.
Local gas stations delivering 98 octane
- Shell Seljord with six pumps(+47 45 23 71 90): Ingrid Slettens veg 18, 3840 Seljord
- YX Treungen(+47 35 04 52 90): Treungen center, 3855 Treungen
- Best Fyresdal(+47 35 04 13 00): Molandsmoen 2, 3870 Fyresdal
- Bostrak gas station(+47 35 99 85 10): Tørdalsveien 1127, 3750 Drangedal
Check out the Norwegian-developed app Refuel provided by AMCAR in collaboration with High Octane AS for iOS and Android phones.
Gaustatoppen is a popular attraction and waiting time on the track is to be expected, more so on weekends and in high season. An early departure on this route helps as the biggest rush is usually when everyone is going down in the afternoon. Check with the hotel reception before setting off on this route and by all means check the weather forecasts for the mountain passes if you are early or late in the season.
The tour starts with a great drive along Vråvatn before you eventually gear down to turn into Dalen. Here we recommend a stop at the adventure hotel Dalen Hotel and Soria Moria Sauna.
How about a bath and sauna before continuing on to Rauland and perhaps a break with Kristin at Vierli Kafeteria?
While you’re still grinning from ear to ear after a great trip so far and enjoying the view and the corkscrew down to Rjukan, maybe it’s time for lunch? Check if you can get a table with our dear colleagues at Rjukan Admini and you’re in for a historic experience and catering you’ll be looking for for a long time. Say hello to Kaja! Don’t forget to include a trip to Gaustatoppen as part of the tour package for this trip.
With a good replenishment in every way from Rjukan, the next stage starts, it’s a great trip along Gaustatoppen towards Tuddal and on to Nutheim and back to Straand. The finish up the legendary Kviteseidkleivene is a great finale and a good introduction to the well-deserved cold drink that is waiting on the terrace at our hotel. Have a good trip and drive wisely!
Support
How can I navigate the route?
This primarily depends on whether you have a GPS installed, navigate by App on your mobile phone or prefer paper printing.
Here we describe the most common workflows:
- Download the GPX file for the route of your choice to your computer
- Import the file to your route planning tool (e.g. Garmin’s Basecamp or Tom Tom’s MyDrive)
- Export the route to your GPS in the usual way
- Check that the route is calculated correctly in your GPS (It is recommended that the GPS is set to select the fastest route and any avoidance is turned off for the route to be calculated as described).
- Have a good trip!
- Download the GPX file for the route of your choice to your mobile phone
- Send/open the file in the app that belongs to your GPS model (e.g. Garmin’s Drive or Tom Tom’s MyDrive)
- Send the route to your GPS (follow instructions that come with your GPS and App)
- Check that the route is calculated correctly in your GPS (It is recommended that the GPS is set to select the fastest route and any avoidance is turned off for the route to be calculated as described).
- Have a good trip!
Many of the routes on Hubriding use the app Ride with GPS app for route planning and navigation of the routes.
You can download a free version or pay for extended use.
Click on the Send to Device link on the map on this page, when the app has started and you see the current route, press Navigate and then just follow the route.
- Click on the link in the map on the page and the map will open in a new window
- Print the map, with or without description
- Have a good trip!
