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This tour goes in varied terrain, mostly forest, at 450-1040 metres above sea level.

This is a guided tour, where the guide tells you the story about the Telemark Heroes from World War II. On 27 February 1943 the heavy water plant at Vemork was blown up by Norwegian saboteurs to prevent production of heavy water.

The path starts from Rjukan Fjellstue. It is also way-marked and has path-side display boards explaining the history of the walk.

During the trip you will have impressive views of Rjukan and the Norwegian Industrial Workers' Museum, before you continue down to where the saboteurs crossed the gorge.

After climbing up from the gorge the trip follows the course of the old railway to the museum where the sabotage actually happened.

Suitable for: Normally fit persons
Distance: About 12 kilometres
Time: About four to five hours
Starting point:  Vemork, six kilometres west of Rjukan town centre
Parking: Vemork
Directions to starting point: From Rjukan town centre, drive towards Rauland in the west.  After approximately six kilometres turn to the left to Vemork. Park your car at the parking place and wait for the guides that brings you to the starting point.
Enrollment: Telemark Oppleveser: +47 99 51 31 40
Buy map at: Rjukan Tourist Office, Torget 2, phone: +47 350 80 550

It is also possible to go this tour on snowshoes in winter time.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
PriceNOK490.00 per person

Prices may be subject to change.

Facilities

Activities

  • gorge hiking
  • group development
  • Guided tour

Nature and terrain

  • mountainous terrain

Season

  • All-year

Sports activities

  • hiking

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Map & Directions

In the saboteurs' footsteps with guide

Type:Hiking tours with a guide

Våer 27, 3660, Rjukan
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