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Hardangervidda
Tinn
Solstien
- Gvepseborg, Tinn
- / +47 35080550
- / km From You
The shortest way from Rjukan to Hardangervidda
Solstien (The sun path) is a well prepared path from Gvepseborg to Hardangervidda.
The trip starts with the cabelcar, Krossobanen, which brings you to Gvepseborg - the foot of Hardangervidda.
From here, you follow the gravelroad 800 meters. Then there is a stone path the next 1,1 kilometeres, called "Solstien" which ends up at "Kanonstillingen" (the canon position), a culture heritage and viewpoint.
Here you will see parts of the Germans gun emplacements from the second world war, as well as a magnificent view towards Gaustatoppen, Vemork and Hardangervidda.
Transportation:
From Oslo: bus from Oslo to Rjukan town centre. From here there is a local bus taking you up to the starting point; the cable car - Krossobanen.
By car, follow E18 from Oslo towards Drammen - E134 towards Kongsberg, and then RV37 to Rjukan. Drive west, through Rjukan town centre to Krosso and Krossobanen.
Accommodation:
Rjukan can offer accommodations of various standards. Here you will find hotel, guesthouse and cabins.
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