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View of Lake Gjende – Bessa Waterfall loop from Gjendesheim long-term parking

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View of Lake Gjende – Bessa Waterfall loop from Gjendesheim long-term parking

Moderate

4.7

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851

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View of Lake Gjende – Bessa Waterfall loop from Gjendesheim long-term parking

04:24

12.7km

490m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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905 m

View of Mountains and Lakes Near Beitostølen

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.81 km

View of Gjendesheim and Lake Gjende

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2.11 km

View of Lake Gjende

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Above the Gjendesheim refuge, on the paths that connect the Gjende and Bessvatnet lakes, the panoramas are grandiose.

No matter the season, you will never be disappointed by the colors that adorn the landscape.

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2.88 km

View of Lake Gjende

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From here you have a good view of Lake Gjende.

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4.11 km

View of Bessvatnet

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5.46 km

Bessvatnet

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The Bessvatnet is one of the many lakes that make up Jotunheimen National Park.

It is separated from its big brother, Lake Gjende, by a small rocky ledge, part of …

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5.86 km

Bessa

Lake

6.55 km

Bessa Waterfall

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a great waterfall that stretches over a longer section

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11.9 km

Besseggen Rapids

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From the wooden bridge that crosses the stream, you can admire both the crystal-clear color of the torrent's waters and its power. A stop like an entrance into the wild world.

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12.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.94 km

3.63 km

2.73 km

290 m

136 m

Surfaces

6.01 km

3.82 km

2.73 km

136 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,380 m)

Lowest point (960 m)

Weather

Thursday 20 August

8°C

3°C

71 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

June 15, 2023,🇳🇴Bessheim - Wasserfall - Runde über Gjendesheim

As announced, we dared a hike in Jotunheimen. The start was the parking lot at the Bessheimer Fjellstue and the path, well marked, led steeply up. The views of the surrounding mountains are fantastic. When the path meandered along the river and the waterfalls, it got really nice. When we arrived at the top, a very special highlight awaited us. …

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View of Lake Gjende – Bessa Waterfall loop from Gjendesheim long-term parking

04:24h

12.7km

490m

View of Lake Gjende – Bessa Waterfall loop from Gjendesheim long-term parking

View of Mountains and Lakes Near Beitostølen

View of Gjendesheim and Lake Gjende

View of Lake Gjende

View of Lake Gjende

View of Bessvatnet

Bessvatnet

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Besseggen Rapids

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