Galdhøpiggen
Mountain in Innlandet · 2,469 m
The hike up Galdhøpiggen
The route starts at Juvasshytta — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Parking and starting point
Check signage and any parking fees on site.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Galdhøpiggen?
Galdhøpiggen is 2,469 m above sea level and lies in Innlandet, Norway. Its prominence is 2,361 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Galdhøpiggen?
From Juvasshytta it is about 5.4 km one way with 641 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 30 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Galdhøpiggen?
The nearest parking is Juvasshytta (northeast of the peak) — 5.4 km on foot · ↑ 641 m · about 3 h 30 min round trip. Alternative: Spiterstulen turisthytte (east of the peak) (about 5.7 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log Galdhøpiggen in Conquer?
Yes — Galdhøpiggen is one of 34,540 peaks in Norway in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
Conquer Galdhøpiggen in the app
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