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Gvepseborg - Kalhovd - Mårbu - Atrå - Rjukan

Gausta

This 35 km bike ride takes you through Hardangervidda to Kalhovd Turisthytte and back to Rjukan via Atrå.

Mountain Biking Moderate

Distance
49 km
Ascent
1.5 km
Descent
1.2 km
Duration
4-5 hrs
Low Point
887 m
High Point
1.2 km
Gradient
12˚
Gvepseborg - Kalhovd - Mårbu - Atrå - Rjukan Map

This 90 km bike ride takes you through Hardangervidda, to Kalhovd Turisthytte, Atrå and back to Rjukan. It takes around 5,5 hours in total. The ride starts with a spectacular ride with Krossobanen, the cable car that transports you from the valley of Rjukan and up to Hardangervidda in 5 minutes. The first 2 km is a steep climb. After about 14 km you will reach the highest point of the hike tour, 1178 meters above sea level. The last few kilometers before Kalhovd Turisthytte goes along the Kils and Kalhovd fjords with great views of Hardangervidda. If you want to make this a two-day-adventure you can spend the night at Kalhovd Turisthytte and continue the day after. The bike ride to Kalhovd Turisthytte takes around 2,5 hours. Kalhovd Turisthytte is also a perfect place for a lunch. Continue towards Atrå with a great downhill ride down the Breiset valley and the Gauset valley, along a rushing river and many beautiful picnic areas. After arriving to Atrå, continue on the main road to Rjukan. This is an easy and beautiful bike ride along Tinn lake. Be careful att look out for the traffic.

Difficulty

Moderate

Mostly stable trail tread with some variability, with unavoidable obstacles 8in/20cm tall or less. Other obstacles such as rock gullies and steep sections may exist. Ideal for lower intermediate riders.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

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

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between June and September

Features

  • Hike a bike
  • Wet-weather friendly