Besseggen Guided Daytrip
Daytrip | Guided | Summer | Hiking | Jotunheimen
Join a guided hiking daytrip across the iconic Besseggen ridge from Memurubu to Gjendesheim. Start with a scenic boat ride, hike between turquoise Bessvatnet and emerald Lake Gjende—an unforgettable bucket list experience with breathtaking views all along the trail.
Highlights
- Bucket list hike – Besseggen
- Hiking in Jotunheimen National Park
Included
- Guided hike
- Transport from/to Beitostølen
- Boat cruise from Gjendesheim to Memurubu
Season & Prices 2026
July – August
Weekly departures on Saturdays (exc. on week 35)
11 July – 30 August 2026
Recommended age: from 12 years.
Price:
Adult: NOK 1.980
Besseggen Guided Daytrip
Join a guided hike across the iconic Besseggen ridge in Jotunheimen National Park—one of Norway’s most famous and breathtaking hikes. The adventure begins with a scenic 20-minute boat ride across the emerald waters of Lake Gjende to Memurubu. From there, the 14-kilometer hike leads you along a dramatic ridge between two stunning alpine lakes: the deep blue Bessvatnet and the striking green Lake Gjende, a unique natural contrast that makes this trail unforgettable.
The route climbs steadily from Memurubu, offering less exposure than the reverse direction and opening up panoramic views across much of Jotunheimen. The highest point of the trail reaches 1,743 meters above sea level. While the hike is demanding, it is suitable for experienced hikers in good shape, and our experienced guide ensures a safe and enjoyable experience. Expect to spend around 7–8 hours on the trail in a small group, moving at a comfortable pace with time to take in the spectacular scenery.
Hiking Besseggen is more than a hike—it’s a bucket list adventure and a true highlight of any trip to Norway.
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About Your Day
Practical Information
Below you will find practical information about this trip. Are you looking for an other trip or add-ons? Do you have further questions? Check our frequently asked questions page, or send us an email – we will assist you finding the right trip!
Add-ons
If you like to add an accomodation to your trip at a cozy DNT lodge or a hotel nearby, or you would like to travel conveniently and green with public tranportation to your trip, just contact us by e-mail!
Important details & packing list
To fully enjoy your hiking adventure in the mountainous areas, it’s important to dress appropriately for the weather conditions and local temperatures. For a comfortable and enjoyable experience, we recommend wearing warm, waterproof clothing, sturdy mountain hiking boots that provide ankle support, and sunscreen and sunglasses. It is not recommended to wear trail runners, everyday shoes, or sneakers. We also recommend bringing hiking poles in this type of terrain.
We will provide you a packing list that will assist you to bring the right equipment and clothing for your trip.
Route
On this trip, your guide will show you the way and make sure of your safety. The track is often rocky, and sometimes you need to cross rivers and streams, some parts are exposed. Therefore, we recommend ankle-height mountain boots and hiking poles.
Difficulty
Hard
Kilometer: up to 20 kilometers
Ascent: up to 1500 ascent meter
Terrain: Varied trail, where longer sections are hilly and rocky, there will also be features and exposed terrain.
On these trips, we spend a lot of time in demanding terrain, and there are long ascents and descents. The tours are usually around 6-8 hours. These trips can also involve crossing snow fields, this requires that the person participating in the trip has some previous experience and is in good physical shape.
Please ask us if you are not sure about your level.
Equipment list
When you book with us, we’ll provide you with a packing list to ensure you have all the necessary clothing and gear.
Guiding
Upon the meeting in Beitostølen the guide will inform you about the day, update on the weather and make sure that you are up for the challenge. Note that there may also be other participants joining this hike.
Meals
You must bring all the food and drink you need for a long day out hiking.