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Vetta del Besseggen

Vetta del Besseggen

Barbara cozzi planned a hike

June 2, 2026

Vetta del Besseggen

Hard

07:16

14.5km

2.0km/h

1,110m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.26 km for 1.23 km

After 7.66 km for 69 m

After 7.91 km for 84 m

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Parking

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6.59 km

View of Gjende and Bessvatnet Lakes

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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 …

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6.84 km

Besseggen Ridge

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The view of the lakes, from the ridge, is incredible so be sure to allow plenty of time for breaks. It's a demanding hike so you definitely need to be …

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11.6 km

View of spectacular river valley

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This extremely steep river valley cuts through the Norwegian granite to then supply Lake Gjende with fresh water. The Memurubu hut is located at the mouth.

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14.0 km

Memurubu Tourist Lodge

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Quite comfortable hiking hut with overnight accommodation on Lake Gjende.

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14.5 km

Memurubu ferry

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If you hike all the way over the famous Besseggen, you might want to take the ferry. You have two options: take the ferry that departs in Gjendesheim to Memurubu …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

392 m

223 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

228 m

219 m

172 m

< 100 m

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Vetta del Besseggen

View of Gjende and Bessvatnet Lakes

Besseggen Ridge

View of spectacular river valley

Memurubu Tourist Lodge

Memurubu ferry

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