Day 21: the Besseggen quartet

Today I did the much praised "Besseggen" hike, probably Norway's most famous trail. I was happy to spend the first half of the day with three new friends, two from Norway and one from Denmark. The four of us set out just before 8am, after a very good breakfast in Gjendesheim.

We experienced 6 hours of fairly steep tracks and VERY indecisive weather (we had a back and forth from sunshine to rain at least 4-5 times), amazing views, fun scrambling and great company.

After the hike together, I set off north towards a glacier (Glitterbraen) which I should reach in a day or two. As my legs need a break now, I've set up camp early at 5pm right by a lake and not more than 200 meters from a roaring waterfall (in picture 5). It might rain all night, so I'm glad I got my tent up in the sunshine and will make dinner soon. What a lovely day!!Read more