Skogvokteren 2024
Counter-clockwise round trip of the wilderness surrounding Porsgrunn and Skien, primarily on trail.
Trail Running Difficult
- Distance
- 85 km
- Ascent
- 2.9 km
- Descent
- 2.9 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 0 m
- High Point
- 543 m
- Gradient
- 9˚
This is a popular trail running route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between April and September. From a low point of 0 m to the maximum altitude of 543 m, the route covers 85 km, 2943 vertical metres of ascent and 2947 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Skogvokteren - "the forest ranger" is a round trip of the woods, hills and valleys of Grenland (Porsgrunn, Skien, Siljan municipalities). On technical, hilly trails over 88 ks and 3500 m elevation gain, this is the ultimate endurance test of the region.
Difficulty
Difficult
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.