Torsrunden o / Ruperanden
This cross-country trail provides incredible views towards Hardangervidda and Hallingskarvet and starts less than 10 minutes drive south of downtown Geilo
Cross Country Skiing Moderate
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 984 m
- Descent
- 999 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 964 m
- High Point
- 1.1 km
- Gradient
- 11˚
This cross-country trail provides incredible views towards Hardangervidda and Hallingskarvet and starts less than 10 minutes drive south of downtown Geilo. In season, Ruperanden cabin makes a perfect stopping point to relax and enjoy some homemade treats.
Description
From Geilo, drive south along road 40 for about 5 km until you reach Kikut Fjellstue situated on the western side of the road. Park in the parking lot across the road from Kikut and enter the ski trail from here. Alternatively, there is parking further south by Svartsteintjørne or north by Geilotjørne .
From the parking lot across the street from Kikut Fjellstue, the trail heads towards the east. The trail travels across hilly and varied mountain landscape. Head south towards Ruperanden, taking a break at the cabin. The trail then turns towards the north, continuing to Bruslettostølen before you enter Torsrunden by heading East. It's a beautiful round trip that takes you on an adventure with stone slabs with Norwegian poem while you can enjoy a breathtaking view over Hardangervidda and Hallingskarvet. After completing Torsrunden you set the Cours towards Bruslettostølen and return to Kikut.
Difficulty
Moderate
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.