Around Skipsfjell
Gausta
A varied hike tour along trails and lift tracks.
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 165 m
- Descent
- 167 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 946 m
- High Point
- 1.1 km
- Gradient
- 7˚
It is easy accessible from Gaustablikk Høyfjellshotell. Just walk pass Sport’n Skikaféand turn left towards Gaustablikk Fjellhytter, then take right and start climbing the slope. Now you have a 4 km hike tour in beautiful mountain nature in front of you. Don’t miss the viewpoint at the top of Skipsfjell! From here you have a beautiful view of Gaustatoppen and the valley of Rjukan.
Description
This hike tour is fairly easy and therefore suitable for families as well as advanced hikers. The hike takes about 1 hour.
Difficulty
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Wildlife
- Dog friendly
- Family friendly