Haddelandsveien

Gausta

This hike is 4,5 kilometers – but don´t let the length fool you.

Hiking Difficult

Distance: 4.3 km
Ascent: 756 m
Descent: 181 m
Duration: 2-3 hrs

Low Point: 311 m
High Point: 975 m
Gradient: 24˚

This hike is 4,5 kilometers – but don´t let the length fool you. It’s a steep hike and takes approximately 2 hours. Haddelandsveien goes from Rjukan Center at the upper west end in Skriugata and Gvepseborg. From Gvepseborg you can take the Krossobanen or walk Ryes way down to Krosso. Otherwise, you can continue on to Hardangervidda towards Helberghytta and Kalhovd. The lower part of Haddelandsveien is a steep path up the hill from the center of Rjukan, with fantastic views of Rjukan and Gaustatoppen.

Description

Get here: By bus the closest stop is Rjukan Senter and Rjukan Politstaston. By car there is street parking in the center of Rjukan. Krossobanen has a large car park at Krosso (lower station at Krossobanen).

Difficulty

Difficult

Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.

Medium Exposure

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

Close to help in case of emergency.