Besseggen ridge
Demanding · 14 km · 6–8 h

Besseggen ridge

Jotunheimen's knife edge between emerald Gjende and blue Bessvatnet. Take the boat in, walk home over the ridge.

14 km
one way
1 100 m
ascent
6–8 h
walking
Jul–Sep
season

Take the morning boat from Gjendesheim to Memurubu, then walk east. The climb to the ridge is steady, the ridge itself is airy but never technical, and the view of two lakes at different heights and colours is one you will remember for decades.

Stay the night

Our Gjendebu and Memurubu cabin partners give members 40% off. Book a bunk the night before and you'll catch the first boat without the rush.

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