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View of Gjende and Bessvatnet Lakes

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View of Gjende and Bessvatnet Lakes

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View of Gjende and Bessvatnet Lakes

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Jotunheimen nasjonalpark

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    June 26, 2020

    From this location at Besseggen, you have a stunning view on the two lakes Gjende and Bessvatnet. Gjende is a glacial lake and has the characteristic light-green color from the large quantity of rock flour which is discharged into the Gjende by the Muru river. 400 meters above it lies the almost black lake Bessvatnet. Both are only separated by a 50 meter wide land formation called "Bandet".

      July 25, 2019

      Spectacular view of the two lakes (400m difference in altitude) and the iconic Besseggengrat

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        February 17, 2020

        When the sun is out, you can clearly see the different colors (dark blue/black & turquoise) of the two lakes next to each other. It's beautiful!

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          Elevation 1,680 m

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          Location: Vågå, Oppland, Norway

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