Gaustatoppen is easily accessible and simple to climb if you're used to hiking in the mountains. For over 200 years, the mountain summit has attracted happy wanderers, and it's easy to understand why when you get to the top: There is no other place else in the country where you can enjoy your food pack with a view of one sixth of mainland Norway.
The hike from Stavsro to Gaustatoppen is the most popular route to the top. It is suitable for most people. The hike takes about 3 hours. A good option is to hike one way and go by Gaustabanen the other way. The most common is to hike to the top and go by Gaustabanen down again.
Shortest route to the top. Some steeper in the start than the classic route from Stavsro, before the two trails meet. A good option is to hike one way and go by Gaustabanen the other way. The most common is to hike to the top, and go by Gaustabanen down again.
Partly very steep and a demanding route. A rough route in bad weather and strong wind. A good option is to hike one way and go by Gaustabanen the other way. The most common is to hike to the top, and go by Gaustabanen down again.
The same route as in the Viking Challenge mountain race. A real challenge; 1600 altitude meters, distributed over 12 kilometers.
