ノードフロンの山小屋＆キャビン・トップ20

Rondvassbu is the DNT cabin in the very heart of the Rondane National Park and is deservedly popular. Originally built in 1903, the facility has seen many renovations in its time and provides unrivalled access to Rondane’s major peaks and trails. If you plan to camp nearby, you can still pay for the use of the facilities and purchase food.

The largest DNT cabin in Rondane National Park. It's a good base for adventures in the region, including Rondslottet, the national park's highest summit. The Spranget car park to the southwest provides access.

View of Gjende

The route starts at the car park and from there it goes towards the mountain. The first river crossing can be mastered easily with your shoes off. In mid-September there is nothing going on in the village itself and it is deserted. The second river crossing is no longer passable from mid-September (we were there on 20 September) as the boards for crossing are pulled out over the winter. The current is relatively strong! A bypass is possible by returning to the village and after one of the first crossings again. To do this, follow the river down the other side to the same road (no guarantee of solid ground!). The hike is easy until mid-September, after that it is not an easy task due to the large amount of water and lack of crossing options.

Relatively comfortable hut that can be used as a starting point for various day trips or multi-day tours in Rondane National Park.

A good starting point for a tour in or through Rondane National Park. The bus from Otta runs several times a day in summer and is very inexpensive. The Rondvassbu Hut is about 6-7 kilometers away.

Traditional hut in a breathtaking ambience.

Here are just the last steps of the hike.