- Location: Vogo commune, Oppland province, Norway
- Attendance: 30000 people per year
Norway around the world is recognized as one of the most beautiful Scandinavian countries. This amazing country annually attracts millions of tourists from the most distant parts of the world with its unique nature and unusual culture . Many travelers begin their acquaintance with Norway from the capital - the city of Oslo , a couple of hours drive from which is one of the main natural attractions of the country and the place of pilgrimage of thousands of people. It's about the mountain range of Besseggen.
What is interesting Besseggen?
Besseggen is a mountain range located in the commune Vogo, Opplann. It lies in the eastern part of Jotunheimen Park , between two incredibly beautiful lakes - the Ende and Besswatnet. On the territory of the protected area there are a dozen interesting trekking for tourists, however the most popular for many years remains Besseggen.
The length of the ridge is about 16 km, and its highest point is 1,743 m above sea level. In general, the altitude does not change much (up to 100 m), so even the people suffering from high altitude hypoxia will be able to walk along the famous route.
Features of visit
Annually more than 40 000 people come here to enjoy the clean air and the magic panorama of the mountains. This route will appeal to people of all ages and levels of physical fitness, so you can often meet children and pensioners on the way. However, it is worth considering the following points:
- Travel, depending on weather conditions, can last from 5 to 7 hours, so you need to prepare well in advance and take food, a map and a windbreaker (in case of fog or rain).
- The classic Besseggen route starts around one of the 3 berths near Lake Ende. Several small ferries run from there to Memurub several times a day. Although the trip promises to be interesting, many tourists note that it is impossible to stay on the deck for a long time because of the cold wind, so do not neglect the warm things.
- Often foreign guests go in the opposite direction, first crossing the ridge, and only then going on a cruise on a boat on the lake. This option is very convenient because the berths have a special paid car parking (about $ 15) and a stop of public transport .
- As for the cost of the trip, only the ferry ticket is paid: an adult ticket costs $ 15, a child ticket costs $ 8, and a child under 5 years old is free of charge. Tickets can be purchased directly from the boatswain when boarding, and payment is possible in cash or by credit card.
How to get there?
Independently to reach Besseggen it is difficult enough, especially to tourists-beginners who are not knowing the Norwegian language. Most foreign guests in advance buy a special excursion tour , which, depending on the set of services can cost from 50 to 200 cu. For those wishing to spend more than 1 day in the territory of Jotunheimen Park in the immediate vicinity of the mountain range there are several cozy hotels in the traditional Scandinavian style - Besseggen Fjellpark Maurvangen and Memurubu Turisthytte.