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OSM map layer · LineString
61.52, 8.76 · rel 5453551
61.52, 8.76 · rel 5453551
Route JOT5
21,7 km from Gjendesheim to Besshøe through alpine terrain and mountains.
Gjendesheim
→
Besshøe
linear
21,7km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
23
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× summit
1× viewpoint
Besshøe
summit ·
on the route
21,7 km
100%
Besseggen
viewpoint ·
on the route
21,7 km
100%
Veslfjellet
summit ·
on the route
21,7 km
100%
Besseggen
summit ·
on the route
21,7 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Route #533639 is 21.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Route #533639 takes approximately 5h 25min to complete.
No, Route #533639 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Gjendesheim to Besshøe. Plan ahead for return transport.
Route #533639 starts at Gjendesheim.
Route #533639 is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Route #533639 is maintained and managed by Den Norske Turistforening.