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Glittertind

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  • Glittertind er ein fin skitopp om våren og en flott fjelltur om sommeren. På Toppen ligger det snø hele året.
    Glittertind er ein fin skitopp om våren og en flott fjelltur om sommeren. På Toppen ligger det snø hele året.
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    Norway's second highest mountain: 2,465 meters above sea level
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    It's easy to understand why the hike up the second highest mountain in Norway is so popular. On the way up and on the peak, there are magnificent views over Jotunheimen.

    Glitterheim Tourist Lodge is a full-service DNT cabin located at the base of this incredible mountain.

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    From the National Park boarder you have to walk for 7 km to get to Glitterheim. Glitterheim is the starting point of the hike toward Glittertind.
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    Glitterheim tourist lodge at the foot of the mountain is a good starting point for the hike. After a night here you will be well rested to get started. You follow the marked route northwest up to 2250 meters above sea level. Here, head west and cross Glitterbrean, which you follow to the top.

    A longer option is to start by following the path west towards Spiterstulen, and then take off to the north to Ryggehøi (2142 meters above sea level). Go further northwest to Glitterrundhøe (2089 meters above sea level.), From there, go up northeast to Glittertinden. Take the normal route back down to Glitterheim. This trip takes around 9 hours. 

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    By car

    Drive on National Road 51 to Randsverk where you take off and drive the mountain road (gravel) toward Glitterheim. After 23 km you reach the National Park border and a parking lot, called Veodalen. This is where you park and walk the 7 km toward Glitterheim.

    By bus

    Bus 137 Lom - Fagernes operates from June 22nd until September 6th. The bus takes you from Lom to Randsverk or Fagernes to Randsverk. If you are traveling from Oslo we recommend taking the train to Otta. Bus 142 from Otta to Vågå, and Bus 137 from Vågåmo to Randsverk.

    On-demand last-mile service

    Bus 2035 is an on-demand transportation alternative operating from June to September, taking passengers the last 23 km from Randsverk to the parking lot in Veodalen valley. Book your last-mile service with Taxi Innlandet Heidal, Tel. +47 95 95 05 29, minimum 3 hours prior to the departure time.

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    61.622920, 8.632850
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    61°37'22.5"N 8°37'58.3"E
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    32V 480532 6832229
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    Distance
    5.9 km
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    1,070 m
    Highest point
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    Lowest point
    1,388 m

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