Route 12
Mountain goat
The route is defined as demanding
Routes defined as demanding are suitable for people with experience in demanding batchesLength
414 km
Popularity
8out of 10
It is recommended that GPS is set to select the fastest route and any avoidance turned off in order for the route to be calculated as described.
Our highest and northernmost route to date, with the Gaustabanen as the climax. Set aside a couple of hours for this and enjoy one of Norway's most spectacular views and possibly the highest waffle press (1830 m above sea level). A coffee break out of the ordinary. On a clear day, you should be able to see 1/6 of the entire Norwegian mainland from here.
Gaustatoppen is a popular attraction and waiting time on the track is to be expected, more so during weekends and high season. Early departure on this route helps as the biggest pressure 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.
While you're still grinning in your helmet at the view and the corkscrew down to Rjukan, it might be time for some lunch. Check if you can get a table at Rjukan Admini and you'll be treated to a historical experience and food you'll be looking for. Say hello to Kaja!
With a full tank from Rjukan, the next climbing stage starts, more mountains and the approximately 4 hours back to Vrådal. Above Rauland we take a break at Vierli Kafeteria before we glide on through Haukeli, Hovden in Setesdal and end the day in a majestic way; Along Vråvatn with a low sun at our backs showing the way to the well-deserved and cold waiting on the terrace at Straand Hotell.
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How can I navigate the route?
This depends primarily on whether you have installed a GPS, navigate by App on your mobile phone or prefer paper printouts. Here we describe the most common workflows:
- Download the GPX file for the route you want 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 turned off for the route to be calculated as described).
- Have a great trip!
- Download the GPX file for the route you want 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 the 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 turned off for the route to be calculated as described).
- Have a great 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 this as 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, click 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 great trip!
