Jotunheimen National Park

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Jotunheimen National Park is characterized by high mountains, glaciers and deep lakes. There are more than 200 mountain peaks rising above 2000 m (6560 ft) in Jotunheimen.

The three highest peaks

* Galdhøpiggen (2469 moh)
* Glittertind (ca. 2465 moh)
* Store Skagastølstind (2405 moh)

The most alpine landscape is found in the western part of the national park, in the Luster and Årdal area. If you drive the scenic national tourist route over the Sognefjell Mountains between Luster and Lom, you will see Store Skagastølstind and many other impressive peaks at close range.

Jotunheimen is one of Norway’s most popular hiking areas, and the amazing Hurrungane range, which includes the Store Skagastølstind peak, is a paradise for mountaineers.

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SamColt
North London
Trip type:
Solo travel
Besseggen Ridge Hike
Monday, 4th September 2017
Took the boat 08:00am on 30th August. If it wasn't for a school trip of 17 yos there would only be about 10-15 of us that morning. Booked boat ticket online for 150 NOK, and car park was another 190... Read full review
DN38516
Dublin, Ireland
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Bessengen Ridge
Saturday, 2nd September 2017
Did the Bessengen Ridge hike in late August on the traditional boat-Memurubu-Gjendesheim route. There's a received wisdom that this way is easier but the views are better going the other way. I... Read full review
InesM1234
Madrid, Spain
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Couples
Besseggen ridge walk
Monday, 21st August 2017
Really recommend this hike, the views are amazing. We are a young couple (30s, relatively fit) and it took us 6,5h including breaks. It is demanding - a steep long way up and a bit of climbing (not... Read full review

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