Visitors: 3514906 The site for everybody interesting in hiking in Scandinavia Fri 01 November 2024  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 2006 Common Map  1   2   3   4   5  2006-07-19 - Spiterstulen - Glitterheim Even this day we were on the start line at 08:40 and the weather was as fine as yesterday. We walked, all three of us, a couple of kilometres to the path cross where we splitted up. The plan was that Berra should walk the east alternative around Glittertind because we hadn’t walk this route before. Annika and Jonas were aiming at the peak of Glittertind. The east route The first bit of the walk was easy with nice paths to follow. At the lakes the terrain changed and become stonier. Here I met the first peoples that had started in Glitterheim. Their speed was slow and they all already asked me how far it was to Spitertulen. Sometimes you can wonder if all people you met reach theirs destinations. I took a short break at the crest with astonishing views over Veo. After some food and water the walk downhill started. Here the terrain changed. Earlier it was a lot of stones but the stones didn’t move when you walked over them. Now a lot of stones loosen when you sat your boots on them. Sometimes you slide downhill together with a lot of gravel and stones. So I had to slow down and take it easy because you walked alone. Finally I reached flat surface again and here I met an English couple where the girl was in charge. She asked if there were a lot of stones in front of them and I said “Stone hell”. She continued t walk but the guy after muttered something about “Bloody hell”. The rest of the walk to Glitterheim was easier and easier but the last bit was tough because you saw the hut but it seemed that you never came closer. Finally at the hut the backpack went of and then some rest before Hansson and Annika was down. Glittertind The way up to Glittertind was tough. First you had to climb past some stony uphill’s. It’s recommended to use a little backpack which most of the hikers here used. But if you liked to tent as we do the burden is heavier. We met a lot of people on the way up and this is always nice. After the uphill it went flatter but after each crest you thought that the peak was on the next. Suddenly we reached the peak and we noticed that there were much less snow than last time in 1996. We followed the little icy path all the way to the peak and once again we can enjoy the views. More and more hikers reached the peak, not strange because of the good weather. We took it rather easy downhill and after a short and wet snow field we were finally on solid ground. The rest of the walk was rather easy but our water supplies were at an end. So remember to bring extra water on this hike! Down at Glitterheim we met Berra again. It was a sunny evening with our tent place just outside the hut. Some food and some Norwegian beers made us lively again. Card play and some talk was also on the program.   Picture comment   Picture (thumbnail) Picture 06-4-115 Galdhöpiggen far away. Picture 06-4-116 This is the way to walk. Picture 06-4-117 view of Visdalen. Picture 06-4-118 Steep uphill. Picture 06-4-119 and after that the route leveled out. Glittertind far away. Picture 06-4-120 Aslo some reindeers enjoyed the terrain. Picture 06-4-121 A short break at the route cross towards Glittertind/Glitterheim Picture 06-4-122 Flat terrain with some stones. Picture 06-4-123 Skautflye. Picture 06-4-124 If you missed the sign you got another chance. Picture 06-4-125 Still rather flat with path to follow. Picture 06-4-126 A glance back towards Galdhöpiggen. Picture 06-4-127 Veobreen on the other side. Picture 06-4-128 Vesegluptjönen. Picture 06-4-129 A lot of stones. Picture 06-4-130 Stoney. No tent places here... Picture 06-4-131 The view towards Veo. Soon the path went downwards. Picture 06-4-132 Where we came from. Loose stoned made the walk difficult. Picture 06-4-133 But soon the path leveled out and the walk was easier. Picture 06-4-134 Veobreen again. Picture 06-4-135 The first view of Glitterheim. Picture 06-4-136 Not many meters left. Picture 06-4-137 Somewere above Hansson and Annika are on their way down. Picture 06-4-138 Here they are! Picture 06-4-139 View towards Spiterstulen. Picture 06-4-140 The worse stone landscape in front of us. Picture 06-4-141 Finnaly some uphill slopes. Picture 06-4-142 You almost had to climb. Picture 06-4-143 Nice color variations. Picture 06-4-144 Glittertind far away. Picture 06-4-145 People on their way up. Picture 06-4-146 Soon we are there. Picture 06-4-147 Little snow made the path icey and slippery. Picture 06-4-148 A satisfied Annika at the peak. Picture 06-4-149 Hikers from Glitterheim on their way up. Picture 06-4-150 Nice peaks around Galdhöpiggen. Picture 06-4-151 Berra is walking somwhere below. Picture 06-4-152 Steinbuvatnet. Picture 06-4-153 Nice views from the peak. Picture 06-4-154 A peak picture. Picture 06-4-155 Some more steps and you stand on the overhang. Picture 06-4-156 Time to move again. Picture 06-4-157 Finally downhill again. Picture 06-4-158 Just follow the path. Picture 06-4-159 Here you see the overhang quite well. Picture 06-4-160 A lot of people on their way. Picture 06-4-161 Finally some stones again. Picture 06-4-162 A nice peak. Picture 06-4-163 A last picture before Glittertind dissappears. Picture 06-4-164 Downhill towards Glitterheim. A lot of stones. Picture 06-4-165 Glittertind started to fade away. Picture 06-4-166 Finally some green terrain again. Picture 06-4-167 Veodalen. Picture 06-4-168 Glitterheim. Picture 06-4-169 The sign outside the hut. Picture 06-4-170 A dog waiting for departure. Picture 06-4-171 An old stone cottage. Of course with the Norwegian flag outside. Picture 06-4-172 A short nap before the dinner. Picture 06-4-173 Relaxing on the bench. Picture 06-4-174 A beer is never wrong. 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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