Description

5-6 day loop of Jotunheimen that includes the Besseggen Ridge.

Great views and an amazing crossing over Glittertind, Norway's second highest mountain by about 10 meters.

There's the option to include a dayhike to Galdhøppigen, Norway's highest mountain.

This route includes the (very touristy) Besseggen Ridge.

On other stretches of the route, you will not see many people, although you will see sheep and reindeer.

The terrain is tough going, as it is very rocky, so make sure to bring sturdy boots and poles.

It's an arctic climate, so expect cold, windy and changeable conditions, even in summer. Itinerary: Day 0: Carpark Gjendesheim - Ridge camp site just before the chains (1.5 hours) Day 1: Ridge camp site - Besseggen - Russvatnet sheltered camp site next to waterfall just past Gloptinden (7 hours) Day 2: sheltered camp site - Nedre Steinbuvann camp site, just past Glitterheim (6-7 hours) Day 3: Glitterheim - Spiterstulen (9-10 hours) Day 4: Spiterstulen - Leirvatnet (7 hours) Day 5: Leirvatnet - Gjendebu - Gjendesheim via ferry (6 hours)