Gyrihaugen

The Gyrihaugen summit rises 682 meters above sea level, featuring steep cliffs on its western side and a relatively flat top surface covered in natural vegetation.

The Norwegian military established communication facilities on Gyrihaugen's peak, transforming the natural landscape and restricting access to certain summit areas since the late 20th century.

Local hiking groups designated Gyrihaugen as a Kjentmannspost between 1998 and 2000, making it an official checkpoint for Norwegian outdoor recreational activities.

Visitors can reach the summit through marked trails from Steinsfjorden, following the steep path through Mørkegonga for direct access to the mountain top.

The mountain's geological formation consists of Permian basalts overlaying softer shales, creating an unusual flat summit with dramatic western cliff faces.

Location: Ringerike

Elevation above the sea: 682 m

GPS coordinates: 60.09513,10.38126

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:04