Ryes vei – The retreat

Ryes vei is a path that goes underneath the cable car, Krossobanen, and is the way the Norwegian saboteurs escaped atfer blowing up the heavy water factory. Therefore Ryes vei is also called “The Retreat”.

Ryes vei 4 km one way. Path/road beneath the cable car Krossobanen.

The elevation is 500 metres, divided on 21 curves.

Ryes vei kan be walked in combination with the Krossobanen cable car.

  • Krossobanen

    Krossobanen

    Krossobanen was built in 1928 and was a gift from Norsk Hydro, so the townspeople could get up to see the sun during the winter. Krossobanen is closed until further noticeKrossobanen is closed until further notice