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Kjeragbolten

Kjeragbolten — the trail guide

The Kjeragbolten is a 9.0 km trek in Norway, typically walked in 1 day, with 638 m of total ascent. It rates Hard on our published rubric (71 m of gain per km, topping out at 1019 m).

Quick facts

Distance9.0 km
Total ascent638 m
Typical duration1 day
Difficulty (computed)Hard
Steepness71 m gain per km
High point1019 m
CountryNorway
RegionNorway

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Hard" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Elevation profile

Low point 641 m · high point 1019 m · 638 m total ascent over 9.0 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 646 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan-1°-5°299 mm
Feb-1°-5°268 mm
Mar-4°173 mm
Apr-2°114 mm
May10°116 mm
Jun14°139 mm
Jul15°177 mm
Aug15°191 mm
Sep12°228 mm
Oct237 mm
Nov-1°235 mm
Dec-4°302 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Kjeragbolten?

The Kjeragbolten is 9.0 km, and most hikers complete it in 1 day. Total elevation gain is 638 m.

How difficult is the Kjeragbolten?

It rates Hard on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 71 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 1019 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

Can this climate table tell me when the Kjeragbolten is open or safe?

No. The table contains historical ERA5 averages, not a forecast or a report of snow, flooding, fire, closures or route condition. Check the responsible land manager and a current local forecast before departure.

Where is the Kjeragbolten?

In Norway. The route starts near 59.046, 6.651 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.

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