Waterfall Near Bessvatnet – Bessvatnet loop from Gjendesheimkrysset

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Waterfall Near Bessvatnet – Bessvatnet loop from Gjendesheimkrysset

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Waterfall Near Bessvatnet – Bessvatnet loop from Gjendesheimkrysset

04:46

13.8km

570m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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145 m

Besseggen Rapids

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From the wooden bridge that crosses the stream, you can admire both the crystal-clear color of the torrent's waters and its power. A stop like an entrance into the wild world.

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5.93 km

Waterfall Near Bessvatnet

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Lots of waterfalls on the way down from Bessvatnet to Bessheim

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7.06 km

Bessa

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7.46 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 …

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11.1 km

Café Gjendeosen

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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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11.6 km

DNT Gjendesheim

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Gjendesheim Hut is one of the main huts in Jotunheimen National Park. Built at the eastern end of the majestic Lake Gjende, it offers an unparalleled gateway to the Bessegen, …

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12.4 km