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Bessvatnet – Am Ufer des Bessvatnet Runde von Beitostølen

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Bessvatnet – Am Ufer des Bessvatnet Runde von Beitostølen

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August 17, 2022

Bessvatnet – Am Ufer des Bessvatnet Runde von Beitostølen

Hard

07:27

18.4km

2.5km/h

890m

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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.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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3.70 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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10.9 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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10.9 km

Besseggen Ridge: Gjendesheim via Sensengrat

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Wonderful spot on the lake just before the ridge!

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11.0 km

View of Lake Gjende from the ridge

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A unique experience to be here!

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11.7 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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13.0 km

Veslfjellet

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Highest point on the Besseggen crossing. Unspectacular crowned with cairn.

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15.3 km

The Plateau

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Before you get to the narrow part at the crest, you enter a wide plateau with some signs. It could be pretty cloudy up here, but keep walking. The weather might be good when you reach the top.

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16.1 km

View of Gjendesheim and Lake Gjende

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Here you have the last long-distance views before descending to Gjendesheim.

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18.4 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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9.69 km

7.43 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

7.43 km

< 100 m

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Bessvatnet – Am Ufer des Bessvatnet Runde von Beitostølen

Bessvatnet

Shore of Lake Bessvatnet

Besseggen Ridge: Gjendesheim via Sensengrat

View of Lake Gjende from the ridge

View of Gjende and Bessvatnet Lakes

Veslfjellet

The Plateau

View of Gjendesheim and Lake Gjende

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