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Briksdalsbreen Glacier Hike

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    On the hike to the Briksdalsbreen, there is repeatedly a great view of the glacier and the roaring meltwater stream that runs along the path down into the valley. An exciting and family-friendly hike.
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    Distance 6.2 km
    1:59 h
    245 m
    245 m
    365 m
    132 m
    From the Melkevoll Bretun campsite, the path goes up to the Fjällgasthof. There, a roughly three-kilometer gravel road runs along the meltwater stream up to the glacier tongue. The moderately ascending path is well developed and easy to walk. It is family-friendly and can easily be walked with a dog. The trail leads right at the start over a small bridge in front of a roaring waterfall. At Kleivafossen around 10,000 liters of glacier meltwater flow into the valley per second. At the glacier tongue, there is a small  meltwater lake. From there, you have a great view of the Briksdalsbreen. Alternatively, so-called troll cars drive up to the glacier on a parallel route.

    Author’s recommendation

    The hike to the Briksdalsbreen Glacier, with a short total length of 6.2 kilometers, is ideal for anyone arriving in the early evening at the Melkevoll Bretun campsite. Because with around two hours, including a stop, the hike is still quite doable and the glacier is also less crowded in the evening.
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    Highest point
    365 m
    Lowest point
    132 m

    Track types

    Dirt road 0.26%Forested/wild trail 48.96%Path 25.58%Road 0.80%Unknown 24.37%
    Dirt road
    17 m
    Forested/wild trail
    3 km
    Path
    1.6 km
    Road
    50 m
    Unknown
    1.5 km
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    61.665015, 6.816368
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    61°39'54.1"N 6°48'58.9"E
    UTM
    32V 384388 6838802
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    Equipment

    A rain jacket is recommended for crossing the bridge before the Kleivafossen.

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    6.2 km
    Duration
    1:59 h
    Ascent
    245 m
    Descent
    245 m
    Highest point
    365 m
    Lowest point
    132 m
    Out and back Scenic Family-friendly Geological highlights Dog-friendly Accessibility Suitable for strollers

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