Besseggen

This classic pearl of a mountain hike peaks in popularity amongst local as well as tourist, an estimated 35000 hikers a year! Accessible from spring to autumn, the peak season is July and August, where the boat is available to give you a ride one way…

The trip itself is 17km long, bringing you from 994 to 1743 meters above sea level. The average hiker spends between 5 to 7 hours, although the record speed is 1hr14min, still standing from the 1960’s…versus up to 12 hours slow speed… What makes this hike so unique? Mid way through the hike, you will enter onto the “Eggen” or a knife formation of the mountain. It is a narrow, upwards (could also be hiked downwards of course) stretch offering a magnificent view. On you one side is the Gjende lake (994msl) with its characteristic green color as a result of water melting from surrounding glaciers versus the Bess lake (1374msl) with a icy blue color on the other side.

The majority of hikers ride the boat from Gjende to Memurubu, situated half way across the Gjende lake. If you choose to continue the boat ride, you will reach Gjendebu, home to another pearl, Bukkelægeret. Part of this hike, the "Buckride", famed through Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen and featured through music by Edvard Grieg, is amongst the most amazing experiences in the world and within your reach!

Visit www.gjende.no for boat schedule. From Lemonsjø Fjellstue & Hyttegrend, calculate a good 45 minutes drive, plus parking time – a good 90 minutes during peak season to be on the safe side. Anyway, sometimes you will have to wait for the boat to come back to bring the ones left over. It si not possible to prebo ok a place, first come first served.

Should you which or if you visit outside the main season, options to the boat are available;
Back and forth in one go, however, this is extensive. You could also return half way, after reaching the “Eggen”.
Over the mountain one way and along the lake back, about 8-10 hours.
Hike to the Bess lake, up the “Eggen and down to Gjende, about 7 hours.
Have a safe trip, remember right equipment and do not underestimate the mountains!

Tour to Gråhø

Gråhø is situated between Lemonsjøen and Flatningen/Melingen. The highest peak reaches up to 1290 m above sea level. From Gråhø you have a magnificent view to Jotunheimen, Heidalsmuen and Feforkampen and even to Rondane and the Dovrefjell. In addition, the view opens down to the lakes of Flatningen and Melingen and a number of other small waters. Initially, the tour leads through forest.

Tour description:
From Lemonsjø Mountain Inn/Lemonsjøen Mountain Park. Follow the marked and signposted paths through the hut section east of the Mountain Inn. If you plan a circular tour you can take the way back via Slomba.
The tour is easy and signposted.
Length: approx. 4.5 km, Time: approx. 2 hours
Ascent: approx. 430 metres

Tour to Veslvassfjellet

The Veslvassfjellet reaches from Valdesetrene to Lemonsjøen and over to Tesse. The tour is easy and you will get an excellent view over Tesse and Kvitingskjølen, to Glittertind/Veodalen and the Jotunheimen national park. On the other side, you will see Rondane and the Dovrefjell. After the slope at Valdesetrene the tour leads into a hilly landscape before it goes back down to the lake of Tesse. The tour leads back on the same way or you have yourself picked up at the mouth of the Tesse.

Tour description:
The tour starts at Kalven Seter. You cross the national road no. 51 beside the Mountain Inn. From the Mountain Park you cross the bridge and turn right to Kalven Seter. Afterwards follow the path to the first «summer farm», then further along the road to the last farm on the right. The small path left to Tesse is signposted.

From Randsverk: Follow the marked and signposted paths to the Lemonsjø Mountain Inn.
The tour is easy and signposted.
Length: approx. 10 km, Time: 4 - 5 hours
Ascent: approx. 320 metres

Tour to Trollhø

The Trollhø rises between Lemonsjøen and Tesse and reaches 1370 m above sea level. From the peak you have a wide view to the Jotunheimen national park and especially to the Glittertind (2452 m above sea level). You also see the Nautgardstind, Besshø and a number of other well-known peaks in Jotunheimen. In the south-eastern direction the majestic Heidalsmuen appears, in the east you can see Rondane and in the north the Dovrefjell.

Tour description:
From the Mountain Inn you cross the national road no. 51. From the Mountain Park you cross the bridge and turn right to Kalven Seter. Afterwards, there is a steep ascent through Kalvdalen to the Trollhø. If you plan a circular tour, follow the signposted way to Randsverk and back again to Lemonsjøen.

From Randsverk:
Cross the national road at Randsverk Camping and follow the marked and signposted paths in the wood up to the peak. For a circular tour follow the signposted way to Lemonsjøen and back again to Randsverk.
The tour is easy and signposted.
Length: approx. 7 km, Time: approx. 3 hours
Ascent: approx. 510 metres

Tour to Ørnkampen

Ørnkampen rises to 1162 m above sea level and is the highest point in the region of Rindhovda. From the peak you have a beautiful view to Heidalsmuen, Rondane and Jotunheimen.

Tour description:
From Randsverk: Follow the national road for about 200 metres, then turn right across the small bridge and pass the residential area in Randsverk on the left hand side. Follow the path to the peak.

The tour is easy and signposted.
Length: approx. 4 km, Time: 1 ½ - 2 hours
Ascent: approx. 300 metres

You can get all tour descriptions and maps in Lemonsjø Fjellstue or in the Randsverk Camping.