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Ufer des Bessvatnet – Besseggen-Grat Runde von Gjendesheim

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Ufer des Bessvatnet – Besseggen-Grat Runde von Gjendesheim

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July 4, 2026

Ufer des Bessvatnet – Besseggen-Grat Runde von Gjendesheim

Hard

07:39

18.7km

2.4km/h

910m

910m

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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 6.27 km for 1.23 km

After 7.80 km for 69 m

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

424 m

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

6.60 km

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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6.85 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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7.35 km

View of Lake Gjende from the ridge

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A unique experience to be here!

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7.50 km

Shore of Lake Bessvatnet

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Beautiful crystal-clear mountain lake below the Bessegengrat. This is a great place to take a lunch break and cool your feet in the cold water.

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7.59 km

View of Lake Gjende

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Breathtaking scenery and ideal for multi-day hiking

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14.7 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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16.1 km

View of Bessvatnet

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18.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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11.1 km

7.37 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

7.33 km

120 m

107 m

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