Besseggen
(1,743 metres above sea level)
Take the boat from Gjendesheim to the Memurubu Mountain Lodge in the morning, and walk back to Gjendesheim on the marked trail. The Besseggen tour takes six to eight hours, depending on the chosen pace. You can also start the hike at Gjendesheim cabins and take one of the Gjende boats back the same afternoon or the next morning.
Memurubu Mountain Lodge offers accommodation in wonderful surroundings in the heart of Jotunheimen National Park.
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Galdhøpiggen
(2,469 metres above sea level)
This tour takes you to the top of the highest mountain in Northern Europe. Galdhøpiggen is a favourite goal for adults and children all summer. Follow the marked trail from Spiterstulen (a four-hour hike) or join the guided tours from Juvasshytta, crossing the glacier Styggebreen (a three-hour hike).
Prices for the guided tour: NOK 160 for adults and NOK 110 for children up to 15 years. There are daily departures at 10:00 am from 21 June to 12 September. From July to mid-August there is an additional departure at 11:30 am. Meet at Juvasshytta half an hour before departure.
Other peaks
Loftet, Fanaråken, Glittertind, Surtningssui, Besshø, Nautgardstind, Kyrkja, Skridulaupen and Lomseggen are other peaks worth exploring for a hike.
Geopath to the Storbreen Glacier
The path to the front of the Storbreen Glacier in the Leirdalen Valley in Lom is an easy walk in open fields (around two hours). There is an information board at the bridge across the Leira River, and the staff at Fossheim Steinsenter can help you to determine the species of minerals.
Hulderstigen
Hulderstigen is a nature and culture path of about 5,5 kilometres in easy terrain. It is signposted from road fv. 51 and there are information boards alongside the path. Part of the trail crosses the Stuttgonglia nature reserve. The trail is both educational and fun for children, and there are also opportunities for fishing.
Bordvassvegen – cultural walk along old irrigation systems
The Jotunheimen region is very dry. Only an old, complicated irrigation system made agriculture possible in the old days. The walk is approximately eight kilometres long and rather easy. Starting point: Norsk Fjellmuseum/Lom Tourist Office.
Aursjøen cultural walk
Signposted cultural/historical path close to Lake Aursjøen in Skjåk. Shows how the old watering system was built up. The walk is approximately six kilometres long.
Tour suggestions by car or bicycle
The Sognefjell Road (fv. 55)
The scenic Sognefjell Road, which is the highest mountain pass in Northern Europe and one of Norway's national tourist routes, runs between the Sognefjord, the world’s second longest fjord, and Gudbrandsdalen.
The Old Strynefjell Road (fv. 258)
Past stone walls and guard stones. Between Grotli and Videseter, the Old Strynefjell Road twists at one with nature through the Strynefjell pass, just as it did in the beginning of the last century. The narrow road includes a bit of Norwegian road-building history, with gravel and guard stones.
Valdresflya (fv. 51)
The Valdresflya Road practically floats across the mountain plateau, with endless views of mountains and lakes. Its highest point is at 1,389 metres above sea level.
Blåhø Mountain (1,617 metres above sea level)
From Blåhø you have a great view to the entire national park area. You can drive your car to the top of the mountain. Follow road signs from Vågå.
More suggestions
In Lom and surrounding municipalities you can find a perfect basecamp for trips to the fjords and mountains in the southern parts of Norway. Go to Visit Jotunheimen for a further nine suggestions on beautiful daytrips and exciting car excursions around Jotunheimen.