Gaustatoppen Loop - Pollen and Air Quality Forecast for Today
Pollen levels are low today, with cypress and grass as the main active species. Air quality along the route is good, with all pollutants at low levels. Based on Airmine's forecast, which uses satellite data to calculate exposure every 200 metres along the route, air quality is at its worst 0.0 km after start. Pollen exposure peaks at 1.0 km after start.
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Gaustatoppen 10k climbs the dramatic Gaustatoppen mountain in Telemark from Rjukan, where birch, alpine grasses, and crowberry are the main pollen sources in this dramatic mountain setting. The enclosed Vestfjorddalen valley below concentrates pollen under calm conditions, while birch peaks through May on the lower slopes, alpine grasses contribute through June and July at higher elevations, and the elevated setting compresses the season significantly throughout.
Today - 10 August
Pollen
Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
25/100
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
5/100
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
Acacia (Acacia):
None
0/100
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
Air Quality
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
0.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
0.3/100
Levels show the highest exposure along the full route
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is air quality worst on the Gaustatoppen Loop route?
Based on today's forecast, O3 is forecast at good levels along the route today (16.4/100). Air quality is at its worst after 0.0 km into the route. Airmine calculates exposure at 200m intervals along the course using satellite-derived atmospheric data.
Where is pollen highest on the Gaustatoppen Loop course?
Pollen exposure peaks at km 1.0 today. This changes through the season as different pollen species become active.
When is pollen worst during the Gaustatoppen Loop season?
Pollen seasons vary by location. Tree pollen (birch, alder) typically peaks in spring, while grass pollen rises in May-June.
How often is this forecast updated?
Updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Are pollen levels in Gaustatoppen Loop based on measurements or forecasts?
Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.
Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Gaustatoppen Loop, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.
This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.
Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.
Levels show the highest exposure along the full route. Airmine uses satellite data to calculate pollen and air quality every 200 metres along each race route, updated four times daily.
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
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