This is the shortest route for hike/trail run from Sea level to the highest mountain in Norway. The route consists of paved road/gravel road for the first 20 kms, then trail marked by "Turistforeningen" /DNT with red painted T's. The route passes Fanaråken, with the highest located Mountain hut in Norway (2068 m asl.) On clear days this top gives an astonishing view of western part of Jotunheimen. Then the path descends and crosses Jotunheimen via paths, visiting Leirvassbu and Spiterstulen before the final ascent to Galdhøpiggen. The last ascent is mainly rocky, with some short passages on snow/glacier. Pictures 1: Starting point at Sognefjorden. 2: Turtagrø hotel, starting point to among other tops, Store Skagastølstind. 3: Fanaråken - the highest hut in Norway. 4: Leirvassbu in the middle of Jotunheimen. 5: Spiterstulen - before entering the last 6 steep kilometres. 6: On top of Galdhøpiggen, 2469 m asl.
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Wow!
I was just thinking about taking this route!
Looks simply amazing hike! I was planning to pass the lake Illvatnet via the southern trail. Was there a reason you took the ”harder” north path?
Any idea is there still snow in mid June?
Laaate answer; I just wanted to add Fanaråken just for the extra vert and views - tried late august 2022 but dnf'ed due to hallucinating (2 hrs sleep the last two days before starting, not optimal). June is too early, I would recommend waiting until july due to snow.