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Besseggen Summit

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Norway

Oppland

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Besseggen Summit

Hard

4.9

(319)

2,827

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Besseggen Summit

07:16

14.5km

1,110m

Hiking

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.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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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 6.26 km for 1.23 km

After 7.66 km for 69 m

After 7.91 km for 84 m

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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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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

Elevation

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Comments

September 5, 2021,Besseggen

The first part of the tour is very varied, right up to the climbing part. The view from the cliff is breathtaking. The hike over the plateau is disappointing. The descent is then ok again

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July 12, 2025,Besseggen

The first 4 pictures sneaked in from the day before and are from Gjendebu 😊

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August 27, 2021,Besseggen

The tour over the Besseggen is one of the most experienced in Norway, and there is a good reason for that. You take the boat on the lake Gjende to the hut Memurubu and then walk back on the ridge (just the Besseggen) up to Gjendesheim. It is advisable to book the boat in advance, as it is often full …

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August 2, 2024,Mit dem Boot nach Memurubu und auf dem Grat zurück nach Gjendesheim

Start at the departure point of the shuttle boat in Gjendesheim. It's worth booking in advance, as you get priority access to the boat and the ships are often sold out. Tickets are available here: gjende.no
Beautiful tour, instead of describing everything I took photos of spectacular places, but that's not all!
Note: you have to climb at one point. …

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August 22, 2022,NOR Besseggenwanderung

Good weather and good physical condition required.
Various videos on Youtube.

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August 11, 2024,Wandeling over de Besseggen

The famous hike across the Besseggen. We took the Gjende ferry to Memurubu and hiked back to Gjendesheim.

June 25, 2023,Über den Besseggen-Grat (Norwegen 2023)

We start with the first boat in Gjendesheim and drive across the Gjende to Memurubu. The long hike is worth it with lots of great views and a nice rest at Bessvatnet with a foot bath. We climb over the ridge to the summit of Veslfjellet (1743m). A long descent follows back to the starting point.

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August 27, 2022,🇳🇴 Memurubu -> Besseggen -> Gjendesheim

As always with altitude and Komoot... it's actually about 1150

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Besseggen Summit

View of Gjende and Bessvatnet Lakes

Besseggen Ridge

View of spectacular river valley

Memurubu Tourist Lodge

Memurubu ferry

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