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The Postal Route in the Rullestad Gorge

Read more: Postvegen i Rullestadjuvet The Postal Route  in the Rullestad Gorge Photo: Torleiv Tveit The Postal Route  in the Rullestad Gorge Photo: Liv-Kari  Bødtker The Postal Route  in the Rullestad Gorge Photo: Liv-Kari Bødtker
Read more: Postvegen i Rullestadjuvet
The Postal Route in the Rullestad Gorge Photo: Torleiv Tveit
The Postal Route in the Rullestad Gorge Photo: Liv-Kari Bødtker
The Postal Route in the Rullestad Gorge Photo: Liv-Kari Bødtker

Hike facts

Effort level
  • Medium
Duration
  • 2 hours
Landscape
  • Mountain
  • Forest

Contact information

Description

Altitude difference: 90–300 metres



Estimated time: 2 hours there and back



Walking map: Etne – Saudafjella 1:100 000



Starting point and parking: At Rullestad Aktiv Fritid or at Skromme.
Description of walk: The hiking trip follows the old Post Road that dates from the 1800s and sneaks along the riverside down through Rullestadjuvet Gorge. The walk begins in dramatic landscape at the edge of a waterfall and cliff. Further below, the terrain is gentler and the view of nearby farms and shimmering Lake Rullestadvatnet is very enjoyable. The historic trail was restored in 2009 and is easy to follow. Starts from the old E134 on top of the Rullestadjuvet and stops at the farms by the Rullestadvatnet lake, aprox. 2 kilometers.

You can easily walk on your own, og groups can hire a guide on request. Along the way, he is happy to share the rich history of the area with you.

Remember to take jogging shoes/hiking boots/boots, camera, dress according to the climate.

Trail marking

This hike is signposted and the level of difficulty indicated by colour-coded icons. Green is easiest, blue is moderate, red is demanding, and black is very demanding.

Categories

  • Tour suggestions Tour suggestions
  • Hiking Hiking

Facilities

  • Nature and terrain

    • mountainous terrain
    • difference in altitude
    • forest
  • Grading

    • medium
    • marked trails with colour grading
  • Duration

    • 2 hours

Equipment and safety

Please follow these safety tips when you go hiking in Norway.

1. Be prepared
Be sufficiently experienced, fit and equipped for your intended trip.

2. Leave word of your route
Many cabins, hotels and other lodgings have tour notification boxes in which you may put a written notice of your planned route

3. Be weather-wise
You should always be alert to forecasts of bad weather, yet not rely completely on forecasts of good weather.

4. Be equipped for bad weather and frost
Always take a rucksack and proper mountain gear.

5. Learn from the locals
Local people can often tell you about avalanche trails, wind and snow conditions, and the safest routes.

6. Use a map and compass
Always have and know how to use a map and compass.

7. Do not go solo
If you venture out alone, there is nobody to give you first aid or notify a rescue service in an emergency.

8. Turn back in time - sensible retreat is no disgrace
If conditions deteriorate so much that you doubt you can attain your goal, turn around and return.

9. Conserve energy and build a snow shelter if necessary
The stronger the wind, the tougher the walking/skiing. Suit your speed to the weakest member of the party.

Find more detailed safety tips in the Norwegian Mountain Code.

 

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