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The Knutshøe as seen from northwest from the BessegengratPhoto: Holger Rüsberg, DAV Sektion Bochum
The route is about 15 km long with 457 meters of ascent and descent in total. Without breaks, you should plan 5 to 6 hours of pure walking time.
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Basic climbing skills (I to II difficulty grade) and the ability to find a sensible route without a path are required. Caution: there is no side descent from the ridge, only at the western end!Tips and suggestions
This route and a detailed map can be downloaded here: https://www.ut.no/tur/2.2991/. It is recommended to download the map for offline use on the smartphone via the app www.ut.no.Roadbook
We start at the parking lot located about 5 km south of the junction to Gjendeheim on RV (Reichsweg) 51. From there, it goes westward, well marked on a clear path west to the sign warning of the difficulties of the route.
Shortly after, the ascent begins with a short climbing section (I - II). After that, a path is still initially recognizable. After some time it disappears on the increasingly rocky terrain. Hiking markers are painted over in gray. The path always follows the highest points of the ridge to the summit of Knutshøe.
Afterwards, the path descends further to the northwest. Always close to the highest points, we walk down. Again a light climbing section. At the end of the ridge, the path first turns slightly south and then below the ridge along the lake Øvre Leirungen to the east. It is advisable to follow the path that always lies highest at the foot of the ridge to avoid swampy terrain near the lake.
After a longer return, you again reach the first part of the outbound route, which you follow back to the parking lot.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Traveling by bus and train is possible for this route. There is the option to take the bus from Oslo via RV 51 to "Vargebakkane": https://www.rome2rio.com/de/s/Oslo/Vargebakkane-V%C3%A5g%C3%A5-NorwegenDirections
From the northern Jotunheimen (Lom) south along RV (Reichsweg) 51 to a parking lot located about 5 km south of the junction to Gjendeheim next to the road.Parking
Parking lot "Vargebakkane" on RV 51 crossing Jotunheimen from north to southCoordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Author’s map recommendations
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Equipment
Sturdy footwear required. In Norway, it is always advisable to carry rainwear.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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