Kjenndalsbreen
The glacier tongue at the end of Lovatnet, cascading down from high on the Jostedal Glacier. From the car park it is about a 15-minute walk to get close.
Kjenndalsbreen is a side glacier on the north side of the Jostedal Glacier, located at the innermost end of the Lodalen valley. Its ice tongue descends from kilometre-high rock walls, and at its base meltwater gathers into a small lake and a roaring waterfall. Drive along the Lovatnet road to the final car park (part of the route is toll-charged), then walk 15-20 minutes along a gravel path to the viewpoint in front of the glacier. It sees far fewer visitors than the Briksdal Glacier. There is a small café at the end of the road, open in summer. Note: there is a danger of falling ice and rocks in front of the glacier. Do not cross the warning lines, and do not go onto the ice without a guide.
Opening hours
All day (road open approx. mid-May–September)
Nearby sights
- Ramnefjellsfossen
- Bødalsbreen
- Lovatnet
- Skåla
- Jostedalsbreen National Park Centre
- Oldevatnet
- Strynsvatnet
- Olden