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Besseggen Ridge - Jotunheimen National Park

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Besseggen Ridge - Jotunheimen National Park

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Besseggen Ridge - Jotunheimen National Park

03:20

14.3km

1,100m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 2, 2025

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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 6.49 km for 224 m

After 6.88 km for 1.23 km

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Start point

Ferry Terminal

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7.49 km

Besseggen Ridge

Highlight • Summit

This is a classic section of the famous Bessegen Ridge, with Bessvatnet on one side and Gjende on the other. It's a simply stunning run. The trails are usually snow …

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8.86 km

Veslfjellet

Highlight • Summit

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

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14.0 km

Café Gjendeosen

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Café Gjendeosen enjoys an enviable spot by the ferry terminal looking across Gjende lake. It's a nice place to grab a drink before taking the ferry. A coffee here tastes …

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14.3 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

263 m

179 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

409 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,740 m)

Lowest point (990 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

4°C

-2°C

49 %

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