Juvasshytta Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

33.7
PDI
8.1 mi
DISTANCE
4,120 ft
GAINED
9.7 %
AVG. GRADE

FULL CLIMB STATS

Page Contributor(s): Ingvar Strom, Oslo, Norway; Ard Oostra, Montreux, CH

INTRO

This is the most difficult climb in Norway and a Top 100 World Climb.  Climb from Galdbygde on the Beovra River to Juvatnet Lake. 

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This climb has a 9.6% average grade for 13 kilometers.  55% of this climb is in the 10-15% grade range.  The steepest 500 meters is 13.8% and steepest two kilometers  are12.4%.

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Roadway:  Two lane roadway with no center stripe in fairly good condition. 

Traffic:  Light.

Parking: On the side of the road near the start of the climb - MapStreet View
Provisions:  There is nothing on the route until you reach Juvasshytta at the finish. 
Before heading out on any cycling adventure check out our Things to Bring on a Cycling Trip and use our interactive check list to ensure you don't forget anything.
Consider staying at Juvasshytta for your trip.  This is a two star hotel with good Google Reviews

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Difficulty: Strenuous
3
Road
5
Traffic
5
Scenery

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Jul 4, 2024
difficulty: Strenuous
scenery: 5
traffic: 5
road: 3
Jul 4, 2024
scenery: 5
traffic: 5
road: 3
August 2016. What a scenery. At the top below 0°, shivering descent.
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CLIMB SUMMARY

Cycling Juvasshytta - Norway #1 / World #92

Ride 13 kilometers gaining 1,252 meters to elevation 1,813 meters at 9.6% average grade

Photos from PJAMM friend and contributor Ard Oostra, CH.

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This extremely challenging climb begins in Galdbygde on the Bovra River and ends at the Juvasshytta Lodge near the shores of Juvvatnet.  While a bit of a treck to get to (350 kilometers and 5 hours from Oslo), it is worth the drive and as with all Norwegian climbs, the drive to it is peaceful, rural and scenic.

First half of climb

This climb is situated in the Jotunheimen Mountain Range in southern Norway and is a subrange of the Scandinavian Mountains.   The highest mountains in Norway are situated in the Jotunheimen Range.

Second half of climb.

The road to the top of this climb is rough but paved the entire way.

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Juvasshytta Mountain Lodge