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Knutshøe

Knutshøe · near Gjendesheim

Photo: Tommy Gildseth / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Distance
12 km
Ascent
700 m
Time
4 to 6 hrs
Difficulty
Hard
Crowds
Quiet

A spiky ridge directly across Gjende from Besseggen, with two airy scrambles.

Why it's loved. The quintessential 'go here instead' pick, free parking, no ferry, near-solitude.

Skip the crowds. This is the quieter alternative to Besseggen, same kind of reward, far fewer people.

Season: July to September
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