Dønfossen Rapids loop from Ottaelva

Hiking trails & Routes

Norway

Oppland

Skjåk

Dønfossen Rapids loop from Ottaelva

Easy

3.6

(11)

hikers

Dønfossen Rapids loop from Ottaelva

01:16

4.48km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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108 m

Dønfossen Rapids

Highlight • River

Very impressive rapids of the Ottaelva.

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4.48 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.76 km

897 m

698 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.79 km

826 m

804 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

11°C

2°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

July 17, 2025,🇧🇻 Skjåk #14: Hæradalsrunda

To put it bluntly: This route wasn't ideal as a short cool-down after two strenuous days of hiking in the 32°C outside temperature. The circular route starts off inconspicuously on a path between the Ottaelva River and the Skjåkvegen, which is at times clearly overgrown. However, after crossing the path, it immediately climbs very steeply, with a gradient of up …

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