Most people started the 7hr hike from Memurubu to Gjendesheim but we decided to start our hike from Gjendesheim. We started at 6am in the morning.
This view was taken at the start of our hike probably 15 minutes away from Gjendeshytta.
This was the first scramble. There were chains provided at certain parts and it was a complete vertical climb. Small footholds and slightly slippery as there were small streams of water running down the rocks. But still manageable.
Halfway there to Bessegen.
Huge Cairne atop Veslefjell.
Almost there.
We had to scramble up and down this.
Finally, the postcard view of the Bessegen Ridge which lies between Gjende and Bessvanet which are 390m apart in elevation. This view (probably from the other direction) inspired the poem by Peer Gynt who went down the ridge on a reindeer buck.
Bessvatnet. Said to be the cleanest lake in Norway with a visibility to a depth of 30m.
After a short hike to the bottom by the bank of Bessvatnet, we had quick lunch and took the chance to take in the view of the beautiful sight.
On our way again. Came by a permafrost and people coming from the other side were gliding down the ice.
Bjørnbøl. A little pond. On our way towards Memurubu.
Bjørnbøl is a great filling point. From this point onwards the hike to Memurubu is about 2 hours.
Finally, the end in sight!
View of the Gjende from Memurubu. We waited here for the ferry which was not very frequent and occasionally changes.
Final Remarks
Endurance: ***
Difficulty: ***
Sights: ****
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