Visitors: 3712756 The site for everybody interesting in hiking in Scandinavia Sat 22 February 2025  MAIN PAGE  ABOUT US  CONTACT US  EQUIPMENT  FOOD  TESTS  TIPS & TRICKS  TRAVEL STORIES  Jotunheimen 96  Narvik-Keb 97  Jotunheimen 98  Jotunheimen 99  Nordmarka 99  Preike/Kjerag 00  Sunnmöre 00  Gausta 01  Jotunheimen 01  Jostedalsbreen 01  Rondane 01  Trollheimen 02  Folgefonna 03  Jotunheimen 04  Ryfylkeheiane 05  Jotunheimen 06  Jotunheimen 12  Norway 18  JOTUNHEIMEN  GLACIER TECHNIC  FIRST AID  ARTICLES  TOP 10  POSTCARD  GUESTBOOK  LINKS  Q & A  NEWS  TECH INFO  SITEMAP  HELP Jotunheimen 2004 Common Map  1   2   3  2004-07-27 - Bukkehøe We started at Geitsätre and followed the river Illåe uphill. Easygoing at the beginning. Our plan was to cross the river as early as possible. But there was too much water so we continued to walk up to the glacier. But we couldn’t find a possible place to cross the river. After half an hour of tries we realized that our only chance was to build a bridge of stones. We started to throw stones into the river and after 15 minutes we could easily walk over. We now aimed towards the glacier, which meant a steep hill climb. Sometimes we had to use our hands to help. We reached the edge of the glacier and followed it to the summit. The terrain here was flat with stoned and some snow. After half an hour we reached the top, which was covered in fog and clouds. This wasn’t the first trip with bad weather. So we stayed calm and waited and meanwhile we took some chocolate and food. This time we were lucky. The bad weather disappeared and it was photo time! The view was impressive and we could see the steep slope. This massive formation could bee seen easily from Galdhöpiggen. The walk down went good except for the steep hill before Illåe. Here the terrain consisted of loose stones, which easily moved if you stepped on them. You could sometimes slip away several meters before everything stopped. At the car park some car loving goats welcomed us. Luckily for us they were more interested of our neighbor car. But suddenly they saw us and we were forced to leave in a hurry.   Picture comment   Picture (thumbnail) Picture 04-3-55 Geitsätre towards Bukkehøe. Picture 04-3-56 Nice terrain at the beginning. Picture 04-3-57 Doesn't it seemed to bee a lot of water? Picture 04-3-58 In the valley you will find the creak Søre Illåe witch we had to pass. Picture 04-3-59 A lot of stone and water. Impossible to pass here. Picture 04-3-60 We took a chance and walked all the way up to Illåbreen. Picture 04-3-61 The most dirty glacier we have seen. Picture 04-3-62 A glance back. Picture 04-3-63 A perfect place to cross (after we had thrown stones in about half an our). Picture 04-3-64 Gieters are great when passing creaks. Picture 04-3-65 Finally over. Picture 04-3-66 Now we starts to climb towards the peak. Picture 04-3-67 A lot of stones and steep to. Picture 04-3-68 Nice weather. Picture 04-3-69 The glacier before Bukkehøe. Picture 04-3-70 We walked at the edge of the glacier. Picture 04-3-71 Western view. Picture 04-3-72 The weather changed to the worse. Picture 04-3-73 Stoney terrain with lot of moss and lava. Picture 04-3-74 Can you see the peak? Picture 04-3-75 Bukkehøe, with the characteristic steep formation which is easily seen from Galdhöpiggen. Picture 04-3-76 The mountain peak were we also had a break with some food. Picture 04-3-77 Warmer clothes is necessary in this area. Picture 04-3-78 We waited for the blue sky. Picture 04-3-79 We dropped the backpacks and just walked around. Picture 04-3-80 Visdalen appeared when we looked in eastern direction. Picture 04-3-81 You can glimpse Glittertind far off. Picture 04-3-82 You always recognice Kyrkja. Picture 04-3-83 But Galdhöpiggen is still invisible in the fog. Picture 04-3-84 We wait, and we wait... Picture 04-3-85 Yes! The fog is lifting Picture 04-3-86 Visdalen far off. Picture 04-3-87 Kyrkja one more time. Picture 04-3-88 Visbretinden. Picture 04-3-89 Galdhöpiggen to the right. Picture 04-3-90 Berra is waiting for the sunshine. Picture 04-3-91 And Hansson is also waiting. Picture 04-3-92 Skardstinden. Picture 04-3-93 Galdhöpiggen. Picture 04-3-94 Kyrkja. Picture 04-3-95 Tverråbreen. Picture 04-3-96 Storebjörn and Smörstabbtinden. Picture 04-3-97 It seems to be worse weather over there. Picture 04-3-98 The chocolate gets a real tan. Picture 04-3-99 Now it's the same way back home. Picture 04-3-100 Sometimes you sank to the crutch. Picture 04-3-101 The ridge back to Illåskardet. Picture 04-3-102 Stones, stones and jumping Bert. Picture 04-3-103 Hansson is doing eveything to help other hikers finding their way to the summit. Picture 04-3-104 Storebjörn 2222 metres above sea level. Picture 04-3-105 What a lovely glacier with lot of cracks. Picture 04-3-106 It looks flat but appearances are deceptive. Picture 04-3-107 Sometimes it was this steep. The stones where also loose which meant a lot more trickier route. Picture 04-3-108 A wet dream for a geolog. Picture 04-3-109 Finally we crossed the river, Illåe, one last time. Picture 04-3-110 A company of animals. They were looking at the cars. Picture 04-3-111 A lot of goats where chasing us. Picture 04-3-112 Flåklypa, well known for all who has seen the cartoon. Main page | About us | Contact us | Equipment | Food | Tests | Tips & tricks | Travel stories Jotunheimen | Glacier technic | First aid | Articles | Top 10 | Postcard | Guestbook Links | Q & A | News | Tech info | Sitemap | Help

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