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Olavsbu - Gjendebu
Route info
Description From the stony Olavsbu it will be better. This route is very flat and easy to walk. You start in Raudalen and pass a lot of lakes on your way with high mountains on both sides. After the half leg you will reach Vesleådalen and then follow the valley to Gjendebu. Don't miss to take a look at all the wild flowers on the ground. The last kilometer in the forest feels long. If you are in a hurry to reach the ferry it is possible to walk this route much faster then 5 hours. Hiking time 5 hours Worth to know The tent can be put up everywhere along this route.

Lodge info
Olavsbu - 1440 metres a.s Self-serviced DNT lodge with 40 beds (a key is needed). Season: mid of february to mid of october. One of the most genuine cottages you'll meet up here. It will go straight into my top ten lists.
Gjendebu - 990 metres a.s Staffed DNT lodge with 119 beds. Season: end of june to mid of september. Many people passes this lodge located at the end of Lake Gjende. It's a rather cozy place. Home page: http://www.gjendebu.com Email: lahilde@online.no Phone: 57 87 43 00

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Pictures from this hiking route

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Picture 98-9-119 Olavsbu.
Picture 98-9-120 Stony as you can see. Not many tent places here. But there were two near the cottage.
Picture 98-9-121 Clean and dry shoes isn’t wrong. They were in the same shape after the hike to Gjendebu.
Picture 98-9-122 Sometimes it’s damn stoney.
Picture 98-9-123 And sometimes like a highway. You could also camp here if you wanted.
Picture 98-9-124 Raudalen towards Gjendebu.
Picture 98-9-125 Vessledalen far away.
Picture 98-9-126 Besshø in the background.
Picture 98-9-127 Gjende and Besseggen far away.
Picture 98-9-128 Gjendebu.
Picture 98-9-129 The ferry to the civilization.
Picture 98-9-130 Gjendestunga in the background.

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