Solstien Stone Path – View of Hardangervidda Plateau loop from Gvepseborg

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Solstien Stone Path – View of Hardangervidda Plateau loop from Gvepseborg

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Solstien Stone Path – View of Hardangervidda Plateau loop from Gvepseborg

01:26

4.28km

220m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Waypoints

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52 m

Krossobanen Cable Car

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The cable car is currently not in operation. It is currently scheduled to reopen in 2028.

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127 m

Solstien Stone Path

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The "Solstien" is a Sherpa-created hiking trail that is good for the whole family. It offers wonderful views over the Hardangervidda and the Gaustatoppen

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1.97 km

View of Hardangervidda Plateau

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Views over Hardngervidda mountain plateau. You may spot Hardangerjøkulen, one of Norway's largest glaciers here too. The plateau is the biggest of its kind in Europe. Pack your jacket because it has a cold alpine climate year-round.

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1.98 km

World War II Gun Position with View of Gaustatoppen and Vemork

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Cannon position from World War II, from here the Germans tried to protect the war-essential production of heavy water in the Vemork power station. You also have a wonderful panoramic view of the Hardangervidda and the Gaustatoppen.

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1.99 km

World War II Flak Position with View of the Fjords and Mountains

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Great view over fjords and the mountains

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4.28 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.12 km

1.12 km

968 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.43 km

692 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

4°C

-2°C

94 %

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Comments

June 5, 2022,Krossobanen – Hardangervidda view Runde von Rjukan

Wonderful little hike for half a day. The Krossobanen run as needed.

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July 15, 2022,🇳🇴 Rjukan - Solstien

The tour starts at Northern Europe's first cable car, «Krossobanen», which takes you up to the foot of Hardangervidda.
From here you follow a gravel path before walking the 1.1 km long natural stone path to the gun emplacement. There you will find remains of the German WWII canon emplacement, as well as a great view of Gaustatoppen mountain, the …

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