Besseggen Ridge
Besseggen
Norway's most famous mountain ridge hike, with the emerald Gjende Lake on one side and the deep-blue Bessvatnet on the other, separated by a narrow ridge.
Besseggen is a classic route that about 60,000 people walk in Norway every year. Take a ferry from Gjendesheim to Memurubu, then return along the ridge. The full route is about 14 km, with about 1,100 meters of climbing, and takes 6 to 8 hours. The most spectacular section is the steep, narrow ridge between the two lakes. It requires scrambling with hands and feet, but no technical equipment. Wear hiking boots, bring a windproof shell and plenty of food, and do not go onto the ridge in poor weather. A one-way ferry ticket costs about 250 kroner. Book online in advance during peak season.
Opening hours
Ferry season approx. mid-June–mid-September
Nearby sights
- Knutshøe
- Gjende
- Valdresflye National Tourist Route
- Glittertind
- Bygdin
- Spiterstulen
- Bakeriet i Lom
- Norwegian Mountain Museum