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Am Ufer des Bessvatnet – Aussicht vom Grat Runde von Beitostølen

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Am Ufer des Bessvatnet – Aussicht vom Grat Runde von Beitostølen

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October 2, 2022

Am Ufer des Bessvatnet – Aussicht vom Grat Runde von Beitostølen

Hard

07:27

18.4km

2.5km/h

890m

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.

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 10.8 km for 64 m

After 11.0 km for 1.22 km

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Start point

Parking

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1

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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11.4 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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11.8 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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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

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.67 km

7.43 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

7.43 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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