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Gråkallen

Gråkallen

Gråkallen is a 552-meter mountain located in the Bymarka forest area. Travelers visit this site to hike to the summit, which provides a vantage point overlooking Trondheim and the surrounding landscape.

Getting There

The mountain is accessible from the city centre, most notably via the Gråkallbanen tram line, which takes passengers can take directly toward the forest area. The journey from the tram takes varies depending on the stop, but it typically takes around 30 to 40 minutes to reach the starting points for the hike.

Time Allocation

Visitors should allow between 3 to 5 hours for a round trip. This includes the time spent hiking from the tram stop or parking area to the summit and returning.

When to Visit

The mountain is accessible year-round. In winter, the area is used for cross-country skiing, while summer and autumn are suitable for hiking. To avoid the largest crowds, visit on weekdays rather than weekends. Early morning or late afternoon visits provide different lighting for the city views.

Nearby Attractions

The area can be combined with other local sites in the Bymarka and city periphery:

  • Storheia (3.2km)
  • Haltdalen Stave Church (5.2km)
  • Sverresborg (5.3km)
  • Sverresborg Trøndelag Folk Museum (5.3km)

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Storheia

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Storheia

The highest peak in Trondheim's Bymarka area, rising to 565 meters above sea level. On clear days, the view stretches all the way to Snøhetta, 130 km away.

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Temples & religious sites

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Built in the 1170s in the village of Haltdalen, this wooden church has since been relocated to the Sverresborg Trøndelag Folk Museum in Trondheim. It is the only surviving single-nave stave church of the East Scandinavian type, giving it special historical value.

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Museums & galleries

Sverresborg Trøndelag Folk Museum

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