Highlight • Lake
Leirvatnet
Recommended for
Hiking
by 8 explorers
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Jotunheimen nasjonalpark
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Alex Foxfield
August 14, 2025
Right in the beating heart of Jotunheimen, Leirvatnet is a stunning mountain lake. The sight of Kyrkja reflected in its waters is a magical one. It's not far from here to the superbly appointed Leirvassbu, which was taken over by the DNT in 2023.
Jonas Wind
April 28, 2016
Hiking
This beautifully situated mountain lake radiates a deep sense of tranquility and invites you to relax on its shores after a long hike.
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Best Hikes to Leirvatnet
4.0
(1)
13
hikers
18.1km
06:12
300m
300m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Hard
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Elevation 1,410 m
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