Veikulnatten - Hiking at Gol

On Veikulnatten, at an elevation of 1037 meters, you can capture Gol's very last sunbeams! The hike follows a forest road for five kilometers with a steady incline, providing a magical view when you reach the summit. It's a beautiful hike on a forest road with a magnificent view at the top! On clear days, you can see Hallingskarvet, the Hemsedal Mountains, and Jotunheimen.

The hike takes three hours, including a break for food. Follow the gravel road southeast from Gol Hyttegrend and continue on this road for approximately 1.2 kilometers. Then, turn left onto a well-marked trail in an exciting terrain. The ascent is not very steep, but the terrain slopes steeply downward. We pass the building foundations at Trollset before the trail ascends towards Veikulstølane. The trail is well-marked towards Veikulnatten, offering a wide and expansive view! On the way down, we backtrack a bit before taking the trail downwards towards Grangard. Further down, there is a road to Skardet. This forest road is signposted, but the road itself is unmarked. Down by the road, we return approximately 500 meters to Gol Hyttegrend.

For those who want a slightly longer hike, it may be a good idea to start at Danielsplassen near the highway. Here, there is a marked trail that is very steep towards the small farms Viddi and Uthalli.

Starting point for the hike: Gol Hyttegrend

Driving directions: Follow Rv. 7 from Gol city center towards Nesbyen/Oslo. After about 4 kilometers, turn off towards Bagn. Follow the signs to Gol Hyttegrend.