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Besseggen Ridge - Jotunheimen National Park

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Besseggen Ridge - Jotunheimen National Park

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5.0

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168

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Besseggen Ridge - Jotunheimen National Park

03:20

14.3km

1,100m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 2, 2025

Tips

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 6.49 km for 224 m

After 6.88 km for 1.23 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Ferry Terminal

1

7.49 km

Besseggen Ridge

Highlight • Summit

This is a classic section of the famous Bessegen Ridge, with Bessvatnet on one side and Gjende on the other. It's a simply stunning run. The trails are usually snow …

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2

8.86 km

Veslfjellet

Highlight • Summit

Highest point on the Besseggen crossing. Unspectacular crowned with cairn.

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3

14.0 km

Café Gjendeosen

Highlight • Cafe

Café Gjendeosen enjoys an enviable spot by the ferry terminal looking across Gjende lake. It's a nice place to grab a drink before taking the ferry. A coffee here tastes …

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B

14.3 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

263 m

179 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

409 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,740 m)

Lowest point (990 m)

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