Rondanestien: GPX, map & 9 stages
200 km in Norway · 9 stages · 3,667 m ascent · public transport on every stage · best May–Sep
Plan Rondanestien with the full GPX download, 9 stage GPX files, map, elevation profile, and public transport on every stage. Choose a stage, open it in Planner, or download GPX before you go.
An automatic guide. TrailSplits built it from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 9 stages where the mapped route meets public transport. They are not the official stages or checked overnight stops, and TrailSplits has not checked the stays, water or closures. Check them with the trail's operator before you go.
Quick answer: Rondanestien is a 200 km long-distance route from Solemskogen to Målia. TrailSplits built this guide automatically from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 9 stages where the mapped route meets public transport; they are not the official stages or checked overnight stops. It has the map, elevation profile, full GPX download and public transport on every stage.
200km
Total Distance
9
Stages
3,667m
Total Ascent
256
Transit Stops
Plan Rondanestien
Rondanestien covers 200 km from Solemskogen to Målia with 3,667 m of ascent. Use the mapped GPX, stage GPX files, elevation profile, and public transport stops to choose a hiking, trail running, or fastpacking schedule.
- Best season
- May to September· from climate averages
- GPX coverage
- Full route plus 9 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- All 9 stages start or finish by public transport
- Stage options
- 10 days hiking / 5 days trail running / 7 days fastpacking
- Route coverage
- Complete mapped route
- Field use
- Route tools available
Weather this week
Loading the forecast for low point (124 m) and high point (765 m)…
Month by month
Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (124 m) and the highest point (765 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor | Poor |
| Stages rated good on typical weather | 0/9 | 0/9 | 0/9 | 0/9 | 8/9 | 9/9 | 9/9 | 9/9 | 9/9 | 0/9 | 0/9 | 0/9 |
| High point, day / night | -5°/-11° | -4°/-12° | 0°/-9° | 5°/-4° | 11°/1° | 16°/5° | 18°/7° | 17°/6° | 12°/3° | 5°/-1° | -1°/-5° | -4°/-10° |
| Low point, day / night | -1°/-7° | 0°/-8° | 4°/-5° | 10°/0° | 16°/4° | 20°/9° | 22°/11° | 20°/10° | 15°/7° | 9°/2° | 3°/-2° | 0°/-5° |
| Rain, mm | 56 | 43 | 42 | 43 | 74 | 89 | 92 | 102 | 79 | 85 | 87 | 64 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Possible | – | – | – | – | Possible | Likely | Likely |
| Daylight | 6 h 29 | 9 h 02 | 11 h 39 | 14 h 33 | 17 h 14 | 19 h 03 | 18 h 21 | 15 h 51 | 13 h 01 | 10 h 15 | 7 h 29 | 5 h 45 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Why transit-optimized?
We present Rondanestien as 9 stages with public-transport access, so you can plan the hike without a car.
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Route briefing
What comes next
Climbs, descents and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
0 m
Solemskogen
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-03-31
About 0 min in
200.3 km remaining
+3667 m remaining
Access
1.9 km
Holstein
Metro
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-03-31
About 31 min in
198.4 km remaining
+3617 m remaining
Climb
5.0 km
272 m climb
5.1 km at 5.4% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31
About 1h 21m in
195.3 km remaining
+3587 m remaining
Climb
28.0 km
254 m climb
4.1 km at 6.2% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31
About 7h 39m in
172.3 km remaining
+2973 m remaining
Climb
128.2 km
250 m climb
7.0 km at 3.5% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31
About 35h 00m in
72.1 km remaining
+1411 m remaining
Climb
180.2 km
352 m climb
9.0 km at 3.9% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31
About 49h 12m in
20.0 km remaining
+658 m remaining
Finish
200.3 km
Målia
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-03-31
About 54h 40m in
0 m remaining
Stage Directory
Browse the stages — swipe to compare
Solemskogen → Haug
Haug → Kringler gamle skole
Kringler gamle skole → Bønsdalskrysset
Bønsdalskrysset → Leirhusbakken
Leirhusbakken → Nylandvegen
Nylandvegen → Malungen
Malungen → Dalen
Dalen → Tobru
Tobru → Målia
| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solemskogen → Haug | 25.9 km | +653m | 7h 19m | 🚌 |
| 2 | Haug → Kringler gamle skole | 32 km | +719m | 8h 51m | 🚌 |
| 3 | Kringler gamle skole → Bønsdalskrysset | 20.5 km | +109m | 5h 22m | 🚌 |
| 4 | Bønsdalskrysset → Leirhusbakken | 16.6 km | +178m | 4h 20m | 🚌 |
| 5 | Leirhusbakken → Nylandvegen | 16.7 km | +269m | 4h 30m | 🚌 |
| 6 | Nylandvegen → Malungen | 16.7 km | +349m | 4h 40m | 🚌 |
| 7 | Malungen → Dalen | 30.2 km | +575m | 8h 16m | 🚌 |
| 8 | Dalen → Tobru | 19.7 km | +217m | 5h 15m | 🚌 |
| 9 | Tobru → Målia | 22 km | +598m | 6h 03m | 🚌 |
| Total | 200.3 km | +3,667m | 54h 40m |
Draft day-by-day itinerary
Rondanestien grouped at mapped section boundaries. Overnight accommodation and access are not verified. Review each day's effort and book suitable stops before using this as a hiking plan.
6 days in this draft — about 33.4 km/day, 200.3 km and 3,667 m of ascent total.
- Day 1 Stage 125.9 km · +653 m · ~7h 18m
- 1. Solemskogen → Haug 25.9 km · +653 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Haug (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 2 Stage 232 km · +719 m · ~8h 54m
- 2. Haug → Kringler gamle skole 32 km · +719 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Kringler gamle skole (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 3 Stages 3–437.1 km · +287 m · ~9h 42m
- 3. Kringler gamle skole → Bønsdalskrysset 20.5 km · +109 m
- 4. Bønsdalskrysset → Leirhusbakken 16.6 km · +178 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Leirhusbakken (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 4 Stages 5–633.4 km · +618 m · ~9h 12m
- 5. Leirhusbakken → Nylandvegen 16.7 km · +269 m
- 6. Nylandvegen → Malungen 16.7 km · +349 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Malungen (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 5 Stage 730.2 km · +575 m · ~8h 18m
- 7. Malungen → Dalen 30.2 km · +575 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Dalen (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 6 Stages 8–941.7 km · +815 m · ~11h 18m
- 8. Dalen → Tobru 19.7 km · +217 m
- 9. Tobru → Målia 22 km · +598 m
Want a downloadable GPX for each day, or a different number of days? Open the Multi-Day Itinerary Builder →
How Long Does It Take?
Comfortable pace with time to enjoy the scenery. 10 days.
Elevation Profile
Transit Stops Along the Trail
Bus and train stops within 2 km of the trail, sorted by distance along the route. Tap a stop to see it on the trail map or get directions.
The Rondanestien is a 200 km long-distance hiking trail in Norway. This guide breaks it into 9 stages; 7 of them start and end at a public transport stop.
Rondanestien — frequently asked questions
How long is Rondanestien?
Rondanestien is a 200 km long-distance route from Solemskogen to Målia, presented as 9 stages with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and public transport on every stage.
How many days do you need for Rondanestien?
The distance-based examples cover 5-10 days for 200 km. They are not verified overnight itineraries. Choose days around your ability, ascent, accommodation and current conditions, not distance alone.
When is the best time to hike Rondanestien?
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Rondanestien is usually best from May to September. Snow is likely at the high point (765 m) in November to April. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them and current conditions for your dates.
Can you reach Rondanestien by public transport?
This page lists public transport on every stage in Norway as planning references. Nearby stops do not guarantee a walkable connection. Check access paths, operating dates and current timetables before relying on public transport.
Can I download GPX files for Rondanestien?
Yes. TrailSplits has a full GPX and 9 stage GPX downloads for Rondanestien — load them on a Garmin, Suunto, COROS, or your phone, or open any stage in the Planner.
How hard is Rondanestien?
Rondanestien is rated epic: 200 km with roughly 3,667 m of total ascent, with a high point near 765 m. The elevation profile, per-stage climb, and surface breakdown on this page help you judge each section.
Ready to hike Rondanestien?
Pick your first stage below and download the GPX. Every stage includes transit notes.
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🗂️ Open data source: Rondanestien on OpenStreetMap (relation 1572953). Transit stops from OSM.