Visitors: 3557296 The site for everybody interesting in hiking in Scandinavia Thu 21 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 2012 Common Map  1   2   3   4  2012-07-24 - Gjendebu - Bukkelægret - Memurubu At quarter past five the next morning we wake up to a cloudy sky over our heads. Even so, we can see how the sun meanders between the clouds and shines down on the mountain in front of us and then penetrate quite as we stand on the bridge. Day two has begun and when the tent was folded up, sleeping bags rolled up and we had left the camp behind us, so we took the car down to the docks again where we're going with the boat from the fjord's start to the fjord's end. We will take us from Gjendesheim to Gjendebu to hike Bukkelägret. After an hour's boat ride and the clock struck half past eight we are there and ready for hiking. First we visit Gjendebu and change into hiking boots. At nine o'clock we are off and a long walk is ahead of us. The sun shines brightly all day and, due to 10 degrees temperature we forget the sun protection. Seven hours later when we finally arrive at Bukkelägret, all of us red and sunburned. The tent is set up for a new night in Norway's stunning scenery. Twenty past eight we crawl into sleeping bags, exhausted after today's stage but quarter past seven brought us again to prepare for a new day.   Picture comment   Picture (thumbnail) Picture 12-2-26 Ferry State in Gjendesheim. Picture 12-2-27 A fisherman try their luck in the cold water. Picture 12-2-28 Everyone looks topped off. Picture 12-2-29 Luxury boating. Picture 12-2-30 Hansson contemplate the view. Picture 12-2-31 We had guaranteed the largest backpack on the boat! Picture 12-2-32 It was more than we who thought about camping. Picture 12-2-33 Arriving in Gendebu. Here the track begins. Picture 12-2-34 Amanda looks spirited out. Picture 12-2-35 The boat arrives a little bit off Gjendebu but we walk the short way there for a visit. Picture 12-2-36 A quick stop to visit the cottage. Picture 12-2-37 A group photo before the walk begins. Picture 12-2-38 A fine wooden boat anchored off the cliff. Picture 12-2-39 The trails are well marked. Picture 12-2-40 The terrain in the beginning consisted mostly of small birch trees. Picture 12-2-41 Then begins the climb up. Picture 12-2-42 Sometimes you had to take the help of your hands. Picture 12-2-43 At times it was considerably steep. Picture 12-2-44 The higher we got, the smaller trees became. Picture 12-2-45 A short break to gather the gang. Picture 12-2-46 Water was in abundance as Hansson took the opportunity to fill the bottle. Picture 12-2-47 Melting water in Gjende lake meant that the lake was a special color. Picture 12-2-48 The trek continues upward. Picture 12-2-49 Amanda helps Annica at a difficult passage. Picture 12-2-50 A short stop in the countryside. Picture 12-2-51 Hans-Thore monitoring the situation. Picture 12-2-52 We had always time for some sun. Picture 12-2-53 Elvy contemplate the view. Picture 12-2-54 The trek continues upward. Picture 12-2-55 Lena takes the lead before Annica. Picture 12-2-56 Chocolate is never wrong! Picture 12-2-57 Amanda contemplate the view. Picture 12-2-58 Berra wait for the others. Picture 12-2-59 On some slippery sections, there were chains to hold. Picture 12-2-60 Some trail marks were larger than others. Picture 12-2-61 Another gang contemplate the view. Picture 12-2-62 We were not the only ones who walked this route. Picture 12-2-63 Already at altitude 1447m above sea level. Picture 12-2-64 Berra looks back towards Gjendebu. Picture 12-2-65 Another great path sign. Picture 12-2-66 Up on the ridge the trail separates into two routes. Picture 12-2-67 The terrain was barren and the trees had disappeared. Picture 12-2-68 Nice views. Picture 12-2-69 We have fine ridges ahead. Picture 12-2-70 Mountainous and fine on the other side of the lake Gjende. Picture 12-2-71 Annica looks poisonous out! Picture 12-2-72 Another path sign. Picture 12-2-73 Hans-Thore and Elvy sees fit out! Picture 12-2-74 A little break means taking of the shoes. Picture 12-2-75 Time to rest your feet a bit. Picture 12-2-76 Expectant before eating. Picture 12-2-77 Smoked salmon with crisp bread is never wrong. Picture 12-2-78 Hansson must of course check out the map. Picture 12-2-79 Todays menu will be pasta with snacks. Picture 12-2-80 Annica takes the lead. Picture 12-2-81 Nasse would also be in the picture. Picture 12-2-82 Amanda with Gjende lake in the background. Picture 12-2-83 Hans-Thore experimenting a bit with the camera. Picture 12-2-84 With rapid strides forward. Picture 12-2-85 Time for a little rest again. Picture 12-2-86 A Norwegian family pass us. Picture 12-2-87 Time to stand up and start walking again. Picture 12-2-88 Hans-Thore with nice views in the background. Picture 12-2-89 Easy to walk with gentle ridges in front of us. Picture 12-2-90 Annica and Hans-Thore are pleased with the scenery. Picture 12-2-91 Berra trying to catch up with the Norwegians. Picture 12-2-92 After a downhill then the climb begins again. Picture 12-2-93 Annica and Lena continue forward. Picture 12-2-94 Annica in the lead with Amanda close behind. Picture 12-2-95 Nasse takes a free ride onto Amandas backpack. Picture 12-2-96 Amazing nice views. Picture 12-2-97 A small Norwegian family passed but one of the children had to hurry and forgot the backpack. Picture 12-2-98 View toward Gjendesheim. Picture 12-2-99 The water is of particular color from the melted water from the glaciers. Picture 12-2-100 Finally, we saw Memurubu. Picture 12-2-101 Berra contemplate the view one last time. Picture 12-2-102 A group photo before the walk down to Memurubu. Picture 12-2-103 Amanda with steady steps on the way down. Picture 12-2-104 Bridge west of Memurubu. Picture 12-2-105 Stretching outside the cottage in Memurubu. Picture 12-2-106 Hansson pay campground. Picture 12-2-107 Everyone looks forward to rest and have some food. Picture 12-2-108 No sandy beach directly but better than nothing. Picture 12-2-109 Amanda cool legs after the long walk. Picture 12-2-110 Eng text... Picture 12-2-111 The sun begins to set over the mountains. 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