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View of Lake Gjende – Bessa Waterfall loop from Gjendesheim

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Norway
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View of Lake Gjende – Bessa Waterfall loop from Gjendesheim

Hard

4.8

(35)

143

hikers

View of Lake Gjende – Bessa Waterfall loop from Gjendesheim

06:04

14.5km

870m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Jotunheimen nasjonalpark

Waypoints

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Start point

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424 m

View of Lake Gjende

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Above the Gjendesheim refuge, on the paths that connect the Gjende and Bessvatnet lakes, the panoramas are grandiose.

No matter the season, you will never be disappointed by the colors that adorn the landscape.

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2

2.24 km

View of Gjendesheim and Lake Gjende

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Here you have the last long-distance views before descending to Gjendesheim.

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3

2.99 km

The Plateau

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Before you get to the narrow part at the crest, you enter a wide plateau with some signs. It could be pretty cloudy up here, but keep walking. The weather might be good when you reach the top.

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3.95 km

View from Besseggen Ridge

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Impressive views on the way to Bessegengrat

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4.05 km

View of Lake Gjende from the Ridge

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6

7.59 km

Bessvatnet

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The Bessvatnet is one of the many lakes that make up Jotunheimen National Park.

It is separated from its big brother, Lake Gjende, by a small rocky ledge, part of Besseggen.

This lake, much less frequented than the others, is nevertheless no less pleasant. A nice break on his strikes is always welcome!

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7.61 km

View of Lake Bessvatnet

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7.99 km

Bessa

Lake

9

8.69 km

Bessa Waterfall

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a great waterfall that stretches over a longer section

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14.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.22 km

5.71 km

499 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.70 km

4.18 km

539 m

120 m

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Highest point (1,710 m)

Lowest point (960 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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