Knutshøe
A small ridge at the eastern end of Lake Gjende. It can be climbed in half a day, and from the top you can see Lake Gjende and Besseggen with far fewer people than on Besseggen.
Knutshøe rises to about 1,517 metres and lies opposite Gjendesheim. It is often called 'Little Besseggen.' The climb starts from a bridge near Gjendesheim. The loop takes about 4–6 hours, and parts of the route involve scrambling over rock. From the summit you can see Lake Gjende, the Besseggen ridge and distant snowy peaks. It suits visitors who have limited time or who do not want to do the full Besseggen hike. Take care on wet days, when the rock is slippery.
Opening hours
All day, summer
Nearby sights
- Besseggen Ridge
- Gjende
- Valdresflye National Tourist Route
- Glittertind
- Bygdin
- Spiterstulen
- Bakeriet i Lom
- Norwegian Mountain Museum