[1-1 |] Gjendesheim NP [1-2 |] Besseggen NP and CC and many JJ many other JJ other gems NNS gem [1-3 |] Aside RB aside from IN from Vestfjorddalen NP at IN at Rjukan NP , , , Gjende NP , , , Norway NP Norway 's POS 's most RBS most beautiful JJ beautiful mountain NN mountain lake NN lake , , , was VBD be DNT NP 's POS 's principal JJ principal development NN development area NN area in IN in the DT the early JJ early years NNS year . SENT . [1-4 |] In IN in rapid JJ rapid order NN order , , , lodges NNS lodge came VVD come at IN at Gjendebu NP and CC and Memurubu NP , , , and CC and not RB not many JJ many years NNS year passed VVN pass before IN before a DT a lodge NN lodge at IN at the DT the east JJ east end NN end of IN of Gjende NNS also RB also was VBD be put VVN put on IN on the DT the agenda NN agenda . SENT . [1-5 |] After IN after sniffing VVG sniff out RP out sites NNS site both CC both at IN at Leirungen NP and CC and at IN at Maurvangen NP , , , the DT the lodge NN lodge was VBD be placed VVN place at IN at Gjendeoset NP . SENT . [1-6 |] It PP it turned VVD turn out RP out to TO to be VB be a DT a good JJ good choice NN choice , , , as IN as there EX there were VBD be many JJ many visitors NNS visitor already RB already from IN from its PP$ its start NN start in IN in 1878 CD @card@ , , , and CC and growth NN growth was VBD be so RB so rapid JJ rapid that IN that with IN with time NN time the DT the lodge NN lodge had VHD have to TO to be VB be extended VVN extend several JJ several times NNS time . SENT . [1-7 |] Today NN today , , , Gjendesheim NP is VBZ be one CD one of IN of DNT NP 's POS 's largest JJS large and CC and most JJS most visited VVN visit facilities NNS facility . SENT . [1-8 |] The DT the honor NN honour for IN for that DT that not RB not least JJS least goes VVZ go to TO to a DT a loyal JJ loyal line NN line of IN of wardens NNS warden . SENT . [1-9 |] We PP we mention VVP mention few JJ few names NNS name ; : ; the DT the warden NN warden 's POS 's job NN job at IN at a DT a DNT JJ lodge NN lodge tends VVZ tend to TO to be VB be a DT a life-long JJ life-long task NN task that IN that moreover RB moreover often RB often is VBZ be passed VVN pass on IN on to TO to the DT the next JJ next generation NN generation . SENT . [1-10 |] Today NN today 's POS 's warden NN warden , , , Olav NP Olav Gaute NP Vole NN vole , , , has VHZ have been VBN be on IN on the DT the job NN job since IN since 1974 CD @card@ , , , as IN as time NN time went VVD go by IN by , , , together RB together with IN with his PP$ his wife NN wife , , , Bjørg NP . SENT . [1-11 |] They PP they have VHP have developed VVN develop Gjendesheim NP to TO to an DT an extremely RB extremely comfortable JJ comfortable lodge VV lodge and CC and have VHP have managed VVN manage to TO to retain VV retain the DT the peace NN peace and CC and quiet JJ quiet typical JJ typical of IN of a DT a tourist NN tourist lodge VV lodge . SENT . [1-12 |] Many JJ Many guests NNS guest return NN return year NN year after IN after year NN year , , , and CC and especially RB especially families NNS family with IN with little JJ little children NNS child feel VVP feel that IN that Gjendesheim NP is VBZ be an DT an excellent JJ excellent place NN place to TO to spend VV spend both DT both Easter NP Easter and CC and summer NN summer vacations NNS vacation . SENT . [1-13 |] It PP it 's VBZ be splendid JJ splendid to TO to stay VV stay at IN at Gjendesheim NP , , , but CC but the DT the surrounding VVG surround scenery NN scenery attracts VVZ attract no RB no less JJR less . SENT . [1-14 |] Besseggen NN is VBZ be of IN of course NN course hiking VVG hike destination NN destination number NN number one CD one , , , but CC but here RB here there RB there many JJ many other JJ other hiking VVG hike destinations NNS destination . SENT . [1-15 |] I PP I claim VVP claim that DT that few JJ few tourist NN tourist lodges NNS lodge can MD can equal VV equal the DT the variety NN variety . SENT . [1-16 |] Almost RB almost regardless RB regardless of IN of weather NN weather and CC and snow NN snow conditions NNS condition , , , it PP it 's VBZ be possible JJ possible to TO to go VV go on IN on a DT a tour NN tour in IN in these DT these parts NNS part . SENT . [1-17 |] If IN if it PP it 's VBZ be windy JJ windy in IN in the DT the mountains NNS mountain , , , you PP you can MD can find VV find more JJR more sheltered JJ sheltered conditions NNS condition down RB down in IN in Sjodalen NP , , , and CC and if IN if it PP it 's VBZ be overcast JJ overcast up RB up north RB north , , , Valdresflya NP may MD may offer VV offer completely RB completely different JJ different conditions NNS condition . SENT . [1-18 |] Several JJ several of IN of the DT the two-thousanders NNS , , , both CC both on IN on the DT the north NN north and CC and the DT the south JJ south side NN side of IN of Gjende NNS , , , are VBP be within IN within reach NN reach in IN in the DT the course NN course of IN of a DT a day NN day , , , and CC and if IN if you PP you would MD would rather RB rather walk VV walk in IN in easier JJR easy terrain NN terrane , , , Gausdal NP Vestfjell NP begins VVZ begin on IN on the DT the other JJ other side NN side of IN of the DT the State NP State highway NN highway . SENT . [1-19 |]

[1-20 |] Access NP Access [1-21 |] Road NP Road and CC and buss NN buss service NN service to TO to the DT the lodge VV lodge . SENT . [1-22 |] Marked JJ marked hiking VVG hike trails NNS trail to TO to Bessheim NP , , , Glitterheim NP , , , Memurubu NP , , , Haugseter NP , , , and CC and Sikkilsdalsseter NP . SENT . [1-23 |]

[1-24 |] Facts NNS fact [1-25 |] Gjendesheim NP was VBD be opened VVN open in IN in 1878 CD @card@ . SENT . [1-26 |] Owner NN owner : : : DNT NP OA NP . SENT . [1-27 |] Wardens NNS warden : : : Bjørg NP Aaseng NP and CC and Olav NP Olav Gaute NP Vole NN vole . SENT . [1-28 |] The DT the lodge NN lodge is VBZ be located VVN locate in IN in Vågå NP Township NP Township in IN in Oppland NP Oppland , , , 995 CD @card@ meters NNS metre above IN above sea NN sea level NN level , , , and CC and has VHZ have 185 CD @card@ beds NNS bed . SENT . [1-29 |] Tel NP Tel : : : 61 CD @card@ 23 CD @card@ 89 CD @card@ 10 CD @card@ . SENT . [1-30 |] E-Mail NN E-mail : : : gjheim@online.no NP [1-31 |] Web NP Web : : : www.dntoa.no NP [1-32 |]

[1-33 |] Bessheim NP [1-34 |] Old NP Old summer NN summer dairy NN dairy [1-35 |] The DT the first JJ first hikers NNS hiker who WP who came VVD come to TO to Sjodalen NP in IN in the DT the mid JJ mid 19th JJ 19th century NN century came VVD come from IN from Sikkilsdalen NP . SENT . [1-36 |] They PP they walked VVD walk through IN through the DT the gap NN gap and CC and down RB down toward IN toward Øvre NP Sjodalsvatn NP . SENT . [1-37 |] On IN on the DT the west JJ west shore NN shore there EX there were VBD be three CD three summer NN summer dairies NNS dairy almost RB almost beside IN beside each DT each other JJ other . SENT . [1-38 |] One CD One of IN of them PP them , , , that WDT that has VHZ have become VVN become Bessheim NP tourist NN tourist lodge VV lodge , , , has VHZ have since RB since around RB around 1865 CD @card@ belonged VVD belong to TO to the DT the Storvik NP farm NN farm in IN in Vågå NP and CC and has VHZ have been VBN be in IN in the DT the same JJ same family NN family 's POS 's ownership NN ownership the DT the whole JJ whole time NN time . SENT . [1-39 |] Also RB also in IN in the DT the early JJ early days NNS day of IN of hiking VVG hike , , , the DT the parts NNS part around IN around Gjende NNS were VBD be among IN amongst Norway NP Norway 's POS 's most RBS most popular JJ popular hiking VVG hike areas NNS area , , , and CC and it PP it was VBD be not RB not without IN without reason NN reason that IN that DNT NP 's POS 's first JJ first cairn-marked JJ route NN route ran VVD run from IN from Bessheim NP and CC and over IN over Veslefjell NP and CC and Besseggen NP til NN til Memurubu NP in IN in 1874 CD @card@ . SENT . [1-40 |] It PP it was VBD be , , , by IN by the DT the way NN way , , , Jens NP Jens Tronhus NP of IN of the DT the neighboring JJ neighboring summer NN summer dairy NN dairy who WP who did VVD do the DT the job NN job . SENT . [1-41 |] From IN from 1948 CD @card@ to TO to 1998 CD @card@ , , , Kari NP Kari and CC and Knut NP Knut Lund NP Lund ran VVD run Bessheim NP . SENT . [1-42 |] They PP they were VBD be the DT the right JJ right people NNS people at IN at the DT the right JJ right place NN place . SENT . [1-43 |] In IN in due JJ due course NN course , , , they PP they tackled VVD tackle the DT the challenges NNS challenge , , , brought VVN bring in IN in electricity NN electricity and CC and improved VVD improve the DT the road NN road , , , and CC and steadily RB steadily expanded VVN expand and CC and modernized VVN modernize the DT the tourist NN tourist lodge VV lodge . SENT . [1-44 |] The DT the lodge VV lodge was VBD be and CC and is VBZ be popular JJ popular , , , and CC and the DT the hike NN hike choices NNS choice are VBP be good JJ good . SENT . [1-45 |] Here RB here you PP you can MD can go VV go on IN on a DT a hike NN hike regardless RB regardless of IN of the DT the weather NN weather . SENT . [1-46 |] If IN if it PP it 's VBZ be windy JJ windy in IN in the DT the mountains NNS mountain , , , there EX there are VBP be enough JJ enough choices NNS choice down IN down Sjodalen NP , , , and CC and if IN if the DT the weather NN weather is VBZ be good JJ good , , , many JJ many of IN of Jotunheimen NP 's POS 's major JJ major peaks NNS peak lie VVP lie within IN within range NN range for IN for a DT a day NN day hike NN hike from IN from Bessheim NP . SENT . [1-47 |] For IN for instance NN instance , , , both DT both Besshø NP and CC and Nautgardstind NP are VBP be natural JJ natural hike NN hike destinations NNS destination from IN from Bessheim NP , , , and CC and on IN on the DT the other JJ other side NN side of IN of Sjodalen NP , , , Heimdalshø NP beckons NNS beckon . SENT . [1-48 |] If IN if you PP you will MD will not RB not walk VV walk that IN that far RB far , , , Besstrondrundhø NP is VBZ be an DT an excellent JJ excellent alternative NN alternative . SENT . [1-49 |] It PP it 's VBZ be not RB not more JJR more than IN than 1421 CD @card@ meters NNS metre , , , but CC but offers VVZ offer a DT a superb JJ superb panorama NN panorama , , , toward IN toward both DT both Galdhøpiggen NP and CC and Rondane NP . SENT . [1-50 |] Also RB also not RB not far RB far from IN from Bessheim NP is VBZ be Vågå NP Township NP Township 's POS 's fine JJ fine culture NN culture trail NN trail . SENT . [1-51 |] If IN if you PP you prefer VVP prefer fishing NN fishing , , , there EX there are VBP be possibilities NNS possibility both CC both in IN in Øvre NP Sjodalsvatn NP and CC and in IN in Bessvatn NP . SENT . [1-52 |]

[1-53 |] Access NP Access [1-54 |] Road NP Road and CC and buss NN buss service NN service past IN past the DT the lodge NN lodge . SENT . [1-55 |] Marked JJ marked hiking VVG hike trails NNS trail to TO to Gjendesheim NP , , , Memurubu NP , , , and CC and Glitterheim NP . SENT . [1-56 |]

[1-57 |] Facts NNS fact [1-58 |] Bessheim NP has VHZ have received VVN receive tourists NNS tourist since IN since the DT the mid JJ mid 19th JJ 19th century NN century . SENT . [1-59 |] The DT the lodge NN lodge is VBZ be located VVN locate in IN in Vågå NP Township NP Township in IN in Oppland NP Oppland , , , 960 CD @card@ meters NNS metre above IN above sea NN sea level NN level , , , and CC and has VHZ have 150 CD @card@ beds NNS bed . SENT . [1-60 |] Owners NNS owner : : : Kari NP Kari and CC and Knut NP Knut Lund NP Lund . SENT . [1-61 |] Wardens NNS warden : : : Magni NP Magni and CC and Bernt NP Bernt Jo NP Jo Vole NN vole . SENT . [1-62 |] Tel NP Tel : : : 61 CD @card@ 23 CD @card@ 89 CD @card@ 13 CD @card@ . SENT . [1-63 |] E-Mail NN E-mail : : : post@bessheim.no NP [1-64 |]

[1-65 |] Glitterheim NP [1-66 |] CCentenarian NP [1-67 |] In IN in 2001 CD @card@ , , , Glitterheim NP turned VVD turn one CD one hundred CD hundred , , , but CC but actually RB actually it PP it 's VBZ be much RB much older JJR old . SENT . [1-68 |] As IN as early RB early as RB as during IN during the DT the Teutonic JJ Teutonic Migration NN migration , , , hunters NNS hunter found VVD find refuge NN refuge under IN under boulders NNS boulder on IN on the DT the down JJ down side NN side of IN of today NN today 's POS 's tourist NN tourist lodge VV lodge . SENT . [1-69 |] With IN with a DT a bit NN bit of IN of goodwill NN goodwill , , , there EX there 's VBZ be sleeping NN sleeping space NN space for IN for four CD four people NNS people . SENT . [1-70 |] The DT the smoke-blackened VVN roof NN roof indicates VVZ indicate that IN that many JJ many have VHP have used VVN use this DT this cave NN cave through IN through the DT the years NNS year ( ( ( see VV see picture NN picture , , , page NN page 2 CD 2 ) ) ) . SENT . [1-71 |] Judging VVG judge from IN from the DT the pitfalls NNS pitfall for IN for reindeer NN reindeer that WDT that have VHP have been VBN be found VVN find in IN in and CC and around IN around Veodalen NP , , , these DT these parts NNS part were VBD be a DT a key JJ key larder NN larder . SENT . [1-72 |] In IN in the DT the 19th JJ 19th century NN century , , , some DT some hunters NNS hunter decided VVD decide to TO to arrange VV arrange a DT a more RBR more suitable JJ suitable place NN place to TO to spend VV spend the DT the night NN night . SENT . [1-73 |] Around IN around 1880 CD @card@ , , , a DT a hunting NN hunting hut NN hut of IN of stone NN stone was VBD be finished VVN finish , , , but CC but for IN for that DT that purpose NN purpose it PP it was VBD be n't RB not used VVN use long RB long . SENT . [1-74 |] As RB as early RB early as IN as 1898 CD @card@ , , , DNT NP bought VVD buy the DT the hut NN hut for IN for use NN use as IN as a DT a tourist NN tourist cabin NN cabin , , , or CC or more RBR more correctly RB correctly , , , as IN as lodging VVG lodge for IN for those DT those who WP who who WP who were VBD be to TO to build VV build a DT a tourist NN tourist lodge VV lodge . SENT . [1-75 |] There EX There were VBD be no DT no decent JJ decent overnight JJ overnight lodgings NNS lodging between IN between Sjodalen NP and CC and Visdalen NP , , , and CC and a DT a lodge NN lodge at IN at the DT the foot NN foot of IN of Glittertind NP was VBD be ideal JJ ideal . SENT . [1-76 |] Transporting VVG transport material NN material and CC and equipment NN equipment from IN from the DT the village NN village into IN into the DT the long JJ long Veodalen NP and CC and building VVG build the DT the tourist NN tourist lodge VV lodge took VVD take a DT a long JJ long time NN time . SENT . [1-77 |] In IN in 1901 CD @card@ , , , the DT the first JJ first Glitterheim NP was VBD be ready JJ ready to TO to receive VV receive tourists NNS tourist . SENT . [1-78 |] Since IN since 1910 CD @card@ , , , the DT the Vole NN vole family NN family has VHZ have been VBN be the DT the wardens NNS warden of IN of the DT the lodge NN lodge . SENT . [1-79 |] From IN from 1973 CD @card@ on RB on , , , Ole NP Ole and CC and Solveig NP Solveig Vole NN vole have VHP have been VBN be at IN at the DT the helm NN helm . SENT . [1-80 |] Not RB not least RBS least because RB because of IN of them PP them , , , Glitterheim NP is VBZ be known VVN know as IN as a DT a very RB very nice JJ nice place NN place to TO to stay VV stay . SENT . [1-81 |] The DT the lodge NN lodge has VHZ have evolved VVN evolve through IN through the DT the years NNS year , , , but CC but hikers NNS hiker choose VVP choose Veodalen NP for IN for the DT the same JJ same reasons NNS reason as IN as before IN before : : : hikes NNS hike to TO to peaks NNS peak and CC and on IN on glaciers NNS glacier , , , with IN with Glittertind NP as IN as the DT the principal JJ principal hike NN hike destination NN destination . SENT . [1-82 |] And CC and if IN if you PP you do VVP do n't RB not want VV want to TO to go VV go to TO to Tinden NP , , , there EX there is VBZ be a DT a throng NN throng of IN of other JJ other splendid JJ splendid hike NN hike destinations NNS destination around IN around Glitterheim NP . SENT . [1-83 |] Nautgardstind NP and CC and Stornubben NP on IN on the DT the east JJ east side NN side of IN of the DT the valley NN valley are VBP be managed VVN manage by IN by the DT the hardy JJ hardy in IN in a DT a day NN day . SENT . [1-84 |] Not RB not quite RB quite so RB so high JJ high , , , but CC but perhaps RB perhaps as RB as splendid JJ splendid is VBZ be the DT the tour NN tour to TO to Styggehø NP and CC and Hestlegerhø NP . SENT . [1-85 |] If IN if you PP you are VBP be proficient JJ proficient in IN in glacier NN glacier hiking VVG hike or CC or follow VV follow the DT the lodge NN lodge 's POS 's guide NN guide , , , the DT the glaciers NNS glacier beckon NN beckon on IN on the DT the west JJ west side NN side with IN with their PP$ their throng NN throng of IN of Veo- NP and CC and Memurutinds NP . SENT . [1-86 |]

[1-87 |] Access NN access [1-88 |] There EX There 's VBZ be a DT a road NN road to TO to the DT the door NN door , , , but CC but from IN from the DT the National NP National Park NP Park border NN border , , , it PP it is VBZ be closed VVN close for IN for ordinary JJ ordinary traffic NN traffic . SENT . [1-89 |] Marked JJ marked hiking VVG hike trails NNS trail to TO to Gjendesheim NP , , , Bessheim NP , , , Memuruby NP and CC and Spiterstulen NP . SENT . [1-90 |]

[1-91 |] Facts NNS fact [1-92 |] Glitterheim NP was VBD be opened VVN open in IN in 1901 CD @card@ . SENT . [1-93 |] Owner NN owner : : : DNT NP OA NP . SENT . [1-94 |] Wardens NNS warden : : : Solveig NP Solveig and CC and Ole NP Ole Vole NN vole . SENT . [1-95 |] The DT the lodge NN lodge is VBZ be located VVN locate in IN in Lom NP township NN township in IN in Oppland NP Oppland , , , 1348 CD @card@ meters NNS metre above IN above sea NN sea level NN level , , , and CC and has VHZ have 137 CD @card@ beds NNS bed as RB as well RB well as IN as eight CD eight in IN in self-service JJ self-service lodings NNS . SENT . [1-96 |] Tel NP Tel : : : 61 CD @card@ 23 CD @card@ 18 CD @card@ 33 CD @card@ . SENT . [1-97 |] E-Mail NN E-mail : : : gheim@online.no NP [1-98 |] Web NP Web : : : www.dntoa.no NP [1-99 |]

[1-100 |] Memurubu NP [1-101 |] Midway NP Midway on IN on Gjende VVG [1-102 |] The DT the name NN name Memurubu NP means VVZ mean something NN something like IN like " `` " the DT the hut NN hut by IN by the DT the river NN river that WDT that gouges VVZ gouge midway NN midway , , , " '' " and CC and is VBZ be a DT a fairly RB fairly accurate JJ accurate description NN description of IN of the DT the surroundings NN surroundings of IN of Memuruby JJ midway NN midway on IN on Gjende NN . SENT . [1-103 |] Everyone NN Everyone who WP who comes VVZ come over IN over the DT the mountains NNS mountain down RB down toward IN toward the DT the lodge NN lodge can MD can see VV see how WRB how much JJ much sand NN sand and CC and gravel VV gravel the DT the river NN river has VHZ have carried VVN carry out RP out into IN into Gjende NN over IN over the DT the years NNS year . SENT . [1-104 |] If IN if it PP it continues VVZ continue its PP$ its work NN work for IN for a DT a few JJ few more JJR more millennia NNS millennium , , , it PP it probably RB probably will MD will divide VV divide Gjende NNS in IN in two CD two . SENT . [1-105 |] The DT the combination NN combination of IN of the DT the river NN river 's POS 's impact NN impact and CC and a DT a favorable JJ favourable climate NN climate also RB also has VHZ have made VVN make the DT the outermost JJ outermost part NN part of IN of Memurudalen NP unusually RB unusually inviting VVG invite , , , green JJ green and CC and fertile JJ fertile . SENT . [1-106 |] The DT the first JJ first stone NN stone hut NN hut was VBD be built VVN build here RB here in IN in the DT the 18th JJ 18th century NN century and CC and taken VVN take over RP over by IN by DNT NP in IN in 1870 CD @card@ . SENT . [1-107 |] It PP it was VBD be three CD three Englishment NN who WP who really RB really put VVD put Memurubu NP on IN on the DT the map NN map . SENT . [1-108 |] In IN in a DT a humorous JJ humorous book NN book , , , " '' " Three CD Three in IN in Norway NP Norway by IN by Two CD Two of IN of Them NP Them , , , " '' " they PP they vividly RB vividly describe VVP describe , , , among IN amongst other JJ other things NNS thing , , , their PP$ their experiences NNS experience as IN as tourists NNS tourist at IN at Gjende NN in IN in 1880 CD @card@ . SENT . [1-109 |] They PP they stayed VVD stay at IN at Memurubu NP for IN for several JJ several weeks NNS week while IN while they PP they hunted VVN hunt and CC and fished VVN fish . SENT . [1-110 |] The DT the remains VVZ remain of IN of the DT the Englishmen NNS Englishman 's POS 's stay NN stay can MD can be VB be seen VVN see on IN on t NN t he PP he incline VV incline below IN below the DT the tourist NN tourist lodge VV lodge ; : ; the DT the stone NN stone oven NN oven they PP they used VVD use for IN for baking VVG bake is VBZ be still RB still there RB there . SENT . [1-111 |] After IN after the DT the throngs NNS throng of IN of hikers NNS hiker grew VVD grow and CC and DNT NP opened VVD open larger JJR large tourist NN tourist loges NNS loge at IN at both DT both ends NNS end of IN of Gjende NN , , , the DT the stone NN stone cabin NN cabin 's POS 's single JJ single room NN room with IN with a DT a fireplace NN fireplace and CC and two CD two simple JJ simple bunks NNS bunk no RB no longer RB long was VBD be adequate JJ adequate . SENT . [1-112 |] So RB So , , , many JJ many breathed VVD breathe a DT a sign NN sign of IN of relief NN relief when WRB when Ole NP Ole Sveine NP from IN from Lom NP took VVD take on IN on the DT the task NN task of IN of building VVG build and CC and managing VVG manage a DT a tourist NN tourist lodge VV lodge at IN at this DT this place NN place . SENT . [1-113 |] In IN in 1884 CD @card@ , , , his PP$ his tourist NN tourist station NN station was VBD be finished VVN finish , , , up RB up on IN on the DT the lush JJ lush hills NNS hill over IN over the DT the river NN river delta NN delta at IN at Gjende NN . SENT . [1-114 |] Like IN like the DT the other JJ other tourist NN tourist lodges NNS lodge around IN around this DT this unique JJ unique mountain NN mountain lake NN lake , , , however RB however , , , also RB also this DT this building NN building was VBD be too RB too small JJ small ; : ; the DT the lodge NN lodge has VHZ have been VBN be expanded VVN expand several JJ several times NNS time , , , most RBS most recently RB recently in IN in 1993 CD @card@ , , , when WRB when a DT a completely RB completely new JJ new main JJ main building NN building was VBD be finished VVN finish . SENT . [1-115 |] Though IN though the DT the lodge NN lodge has VHZ have changed VVN change , , , however RB however , , , the DT the same JJ same family NN family that WDT that has VHZ have managed VVN manage it PP it since IN since 1870 CD @card@ welcomes VVZ welcome guests NNS guest . SENT . [1-116 |] Most JJS most guest NN guest quite RB quite naturally RB naturally hike NN hike Besseggen NP or CC or Bukkelægeret NP , , , but CC but Memurubu NP also RB also can MD can offer VV offer many JJ many other JJ other hike NN hike destinations NNS destination on IN on glaciers NNS glacier , , , summits NNS summit and CC and valleys NNS valley in IN in the DT the vicinity NN vicinity . SENT . [1-117 |]

[1-118 |] Gjendebu NP [1-119 |] DNT NP 's POS 's oldest JJS old lodge VV lodge [1-120 |] When WRB when the DT the first JJ first of IN of our PP$ our ancestors NNS ancestor found VVD find their PP$ their way NN way all PDT all the DT the way NN way to TO to the DT the west JJ west end NN end of IN of Gjende NN is VBZ be n't RB not known VVN know , , , but CC but it PP it 's VBZ be obvious JJ obvious that IN that the DT the first JJ first summer NN summer dairies NNS dairy were VBD be built VVN build there RB there as RB as early JJ early as IN as the DT the early JJ early 18th JJ 18th century NN century . SENT . [1-121 |] Summer NN summer dairy NN dairy people NNS people came VVD come all PDT all the DT the way NN way down RB down from IN from Bøverdalen NP . SENT . [1-122 |] That DT that was VBD be quite PDT quite a DT a cattle NNS cattle track NN track , , , but CC but the DT the farmers NNS farmer kept VVD keep their PP$ their summer NN summer dairies NNS dairy anyway RB anyway , , , because IN because the DT the grazing NN grazing conditions NNS condition here RB here were VBD be so RB so favorable JJ favourable . SENT . [1-123 |] When WRB when the DT the first JJ first tourists NNS tourist began VVD begin to TO to visit VV visit this DT this part NN part of IN of the DT the Jotunheimen NP sometime RB sometime in IN in the DT the 19th JJ 19th century NN century , , , it PP it was VBD be possible JJ possible therefore RB therefore to TO to find VV find shelter NN shelter in IN in primitive JJ primitive herder NN herder 's POS 's huts NNS hut . SENT . [1-124 |] The DT the hikers NNS hiker of IN of the DT the time NN time were VBD be of IN of course NN course accustomed VVN accustom to TO to quite PDT quite a DT a bit NN bit in IN in the DT the class NN class " `` " simple JJ simple refuge NN refuge in IN in the DT the Norwegian JJ Norwegian mountains NNS mountain , , , " '' " but CC but Gjendesæteren NP was VBD be nonetheless RB nonetheless too RB too primitive JJ primitive for IN for many JJ many of IN of them PP them . SENT . [1-125 |] Some DT some called VVD call the DT the summer NN summer dairy NN dairy a DT a " `` " scree NN scree pile NN pile . SENT . " '' " [1-126 |] Nonetheless RB Nonetheless , , , the DT the interest NN interest in IN in the DT the area NN area was VBD be so RB so great JJ great that IN that the DT the newly-founded VVN DNT NN , , , as RB as early RB early as IN as its PP$ its second JJ second general JJ general meeting NN meeting , , , decided VVD decide to TO to provide VV provide better JJR good lodgings NNS lodging for IN for hikers NNS hiker in IN in this DT this area NN area . SENT . [1-127 |] At IN at the DT the east JJ east end NN end , , , Bessheim NP offered VVD offer excellent JJ excellent lodgings NNS lodging , , , so RB so DNT NP decided VVD decide at IN at its PP$ its general JJ general meeting NN meeting in IN in 1869 CD @card@ to TO to build VV build a DT a lodge VV lodge at IN at the DT the west JJ west end NN end . SENT . [1-128 |] It PP it was VBD be DNT NP 's POS 's third JJ third lodge NN lodge project NN project . SENT . [1-129 |] The DT the other JJ other two CD two have VHP have been VBN be either RB either shut VVN shut down RP down or CC or sold VVN sell , , , but CC but Gjendebu NP is VBZ be alive JJ alive and CC and in IN in the DT the best JJS good of IN of health NN health . SENT . [1-130 |] The DT the newly-built VVN Gjendebu NP was VBD be finished VVN finish in IN in the DT the autumn NN autumn of IN of 1871 CD @card@ , , , but CC but the DT the new JJ new lodge NN lodge was VBD be soon RB soon too RB too small JJ small , , , and CC and DNT NP bought VVD buy a DT a stone NN stone cowshed NN cowshed from IN from Erik NP Erik Hansen NP Hansen Slaalien NP for IN for 10 CD @card@ Rix-dollars NNS rix-dollar . SENT . [1-131 |] The DT the same JJ same man NN man also RB also was VBD be hired VVN hire as IN as the DT the warden NN warden , , , and CC and it PP it was VBD be his PP$ his daughter NN daughter who WP who was VBD be born VVN bear in IN in the DT the stone NN stone hut NN hut at IN at Gjendebu NP and CC and named VVN name Gjendine NP . SENT . [1-132 |] Some DT some 130 CD @card@ years NNS year later RB later , , , the DT the " `` " scree NN scree pile NN pile " `` " has VHZ have evolved VVN evolve considerably RB considerably . SENT . [1-133 |] After IN after several JJ several alterations NNS alteration , , , the DT the venerable JJ venerable building NN building forms VVZ form an DT an unusually RB unusually harmonious JJ harmonious lodge VV lodge enjoyed VVN enjoy by IN by visitors NNS visitor . SENT . [1-134 |] The DT the landscape NN landscape around IN around the DT the lodge NN lodge is VBZ be both DT both bleak JJ bleak and CC and benign JJ benign . SENT . [1-135 |] Many JJ Many have VHP have been VBN be inspired VVN inspire by IN by such JJ such surroundings NN surroundings , , , and CC and several JJ several artists NNS artist have VHP have tried VVN try to TO to replicate VV replicate nature NN nature in IN in words NNS word , , , in IN in notes NNS note or CC or on IN on canvas NN canvas . SENT . [1-136 |] Few JJ few have VHP have done VVN do so RB so better RBR better than IN than Edvard NP Edvard Grieg NP , , , who WP who stayed VVD stay at IN at Gjendebu NP several JJ several times NNS time at IN at the DT the end NN end of IN of the DT the last JJ last century NN century . SENT . [1-137 |] In IN in the DT the music NN music for IN for Peer NP Peer Gynt NP he PP he must MD must have VH have drawn VVN draw inspiration NN inspiration from IN from here RB here . SENT . [1-138 |]

[1-139 |] Access NN access [1-140 |] There EX There is VBZ be scheduled JJ scheduled boat NN boat service NN service on IN on Gjende NNS throughout IN throughout the DT the summer NN summer , , , and CC and there EX there are VBP be marked JJ marked hiking VVG hike trails NNS trail to TO to Memurubu NP , , , Leirvassbu NP , , , Spiterstulen NP , , , Olavsbu NP , , , Fondsbu NP , , , and CC and Torfinnsbu NP . SENT . [1-141 |]

[1-142 |] Facts NNS fact [1-143 |] Gjendebu NP was VBD be opened VVN open in IN in 1871 CD @card@ . SENT . [1-144 |] Owner NN owner : : : DNT NP OA NP . SENT . [1-145 |] Wardens NNS warden : : : Aase NP Aase and CC and Håkon NP Dalen NP Dalen . SENT . [1-146 |] The DT the lodge NN lodge is VBZ be located VVN locate in IN in Lom NP Township NP Township in IN in Oppland NP Oppland , , , 990 CD @card@ meters NNS metre above IN above sea NN sea level NN level , , , and CC and has VHZ have 119 CD @card@ beds NNS bed , , , including VVG include 34 CD @card@ beds NNS bed in IN in self-service JJ self-service lodgings NNS lodging . SENT . [1-147 |] Tel NP Tel : : : 61 CD @card@ 23 CD @card@ 89 CD @card@ 44 CD @card@ . SENT . [1-148 |] Web NN web : : : www.dntoa.no NN [1-149 |]

[1-150 |] Sikkilsdalsseter NN [1-151 |] Enjoyable JJ enjoyable for IN for horses NNS horse and CC and people NNS people [1-152 |] The DT the south NN south wall NN wall of IN of Sikkilsdalshornet NP is VBZ be both DT both steep JJ steep and CC and exposed VVN expose , , , but CC but it PP it towers NNS tower over IN over a DT a valley NN valley that WDT that is VBZ be unusually RB unusually lush JJ lush and CC and green JJ green . SENT . [1-153 |] In IN in addition NN addition to TO to its PP$ its lushness NN lushness , , , the DT the valley NN valley was VBD be early RB early known VVN know f SYM f or CC or its PP$ its rich JJ rich trout NN trout fishing NN fishing and CC and good JJ good hunting NN hunting . SENT . [1-154 |] Consequently RB consequently , , , it PP it was VBD be put VVN put into IN into use NN use for IN for mountain NN mountain pasture NN pasture , , , and CC and with IN with time NN time also RB also for IN for summer NN summer dairying NN dairying . SENT . [1-155 |] The DT the Huseby NP Huseby farm NN farm at IN at Stange NP Stange in IN in Hedmarken NP long RB long had VHD have a DT a summer NN summer dairy NN dairy here RB here , , , and CC and it PP it must MD must have VH have been VBN be drudgery NN drudgery to TO to drive VV drive a DT a whole JJ whole herd NN herd for IN for days NNS day along IN along country NN country roads NNS road all PDT all the DT the way NN way up RB up to TO to Sikkilsdalen NP , , , almost RB almost 1000 CD @card@ meters NNS metre above IN above sea NN sea level NN level ! SENT ! [1-156 |] In IN in 1803 CD @card@ , , , the DT the village NN village records NNS record relate VVP relate that IN that two CD two farms NNS farm down RB down at IN at Kvikne NP , , , midway NN midway between IN between Skåvu NP and CC and Vinstra NP , , , ran VVD run summer NN summer dairies NNS dairy , , , so RB so the DT the dalesmen NNS dalesman no RB no longer RB long saw VVD see Hedemarkers NNS using VVG use " '' " their PP$ their " `` " valley NN valley . SENT . [1-157 |] In IN in 1868 CD @card@ , , , the DT the State NP State began VVD begin to TO to lease VV lease the DT the valley NN valley as IN as pasture NN pasture for IN for horses NNS horse , , , and CC and soon RB soon thereafter RB thereafter Englishman NN Englishman Charles NP Charles Bamford NP Bamford bought VVD buy it PP it for IN for hunting NN hunting and CC and fishing NN fishing . SENT . [1-158 |] He PP he had VHD have hunted VVN hunt for IN for years NNS year in IN in Jotunheimen NP , , , among IN amongst others NNS other with IN with the DT the legendary JJ legendary reindeer NN reindeer hunter NN hunter Jo NP Jo Gjende NP . SENT . [1-159 |] Through IN through Jo NP Jo Gende NP , , , Bamford NP Bamford came VVD come in IN in contact NN contact with IN with Syver NP Sande NP Sande , , , nicknamed VVN nickname Sjur NP , , , a DT a well-known JJ well-known hunter NN hunter and CC and mountain NN mountain man NN man . SENT . [1-160 |] Sjur NP Sande NP Sande was VBD be persuaded VVN persuade to TO to be VB be Bamford NP Bamford 's POS 's representative NN representative in IN in Sikkilsdalen NP and CC and to TO to live VV live there RB there year-round JJ year-round . SENT . [1-161 |] Together RB together with IN with his PP$ his wife NN wife and CC and two CD two children NNS child , , , he PP he moved VVD move from IN from Vågå NP , , , and CC and his PP$ his descendants NNS descendant lived VVN live in IN in Sikkilsdalen NP for IN for almost RB almost a DT a hundred CD hundred years NNS year . SENT . [1-162 |] To TO To this DT this day NN day , , , the DT the Sande NP Sande family NN family operates VVZ operate Sikkilsdalssetra NP . SENT . [1-163 |] However RB however , , , the DT the combination NN combination of IN of hunting NN hunting ground NN ground and CC and horse NN horse pasture NN pasture worked VVD work poorly RB poorly . SENT . [1-164 |] By IN by 1874 CD @card@ , , , Bamford NP Bamford sold VVD sell Sikkilsdalen NP further RBR further to TO to a DT a group NN group of IN of Kristiania NP citizens NNS citizen . SENT . [1-165 |] They PP they tried VVD try in IN in turn NN turn to TO to resell VV resell to TO to the DT the State NN state , , , and CC and in IN in 1881 CD @card@ got VVD get the DT the first JJ first bite NN bite . SENT . [1-166 |] The DT the State NP State bought VVD buy Sikkilsdalen NP to TO to operate VV operate a DT a stud NN stud farm NN farm , , , and CC and Sjur NP Sande NP Sande and CC and his PP$ his family NN family were VBD be included VVN include in IN in the DT the consignment NN consignment as IN as lessees NNS lessee of IN of Sikkilsdalsseter NP . SENT . [1-167 |] There EX There are VBP be unusually RB unusually good JJ good grazing NN grazing conditions NNS condition for IN for horses NNS horse in IN in Sikkilsdalen NP . SENT . [1-168 |] The DT the ground NN ground is VBZ be fertile JJ fertile , , , the DT the valley NN valley is VBZ be sheltered VVN shelter , , , and CC and the DT the sun NN sun takes VVZ take hold VV hold well RB well . SENT . [1-169 |] The DT the result NN result is VBZ be juicy JJ juicy , , , nutritious JJ nutritious grass NN grass , , , so RB so therefore RB therefore they PP they still RB still are VBP be several JJ several herds NNS herd of IN of horses NNS horse in IN in Sikkilsdalen NP throughout IN throughout the DT the summer NN summer . SENT . [1-170 |] It PP it 's VBZ be thrilling VVG thrill to TO to watch VV watch as IN as they PP they are VBP be turned VVN turn loose RB loose to TO to pasture NN pasture around IN around Midsummer NN midsummer Day NN day . SENT . [1-171 |] Tourists NNS tourist also RB also learned VVD learn early RB early to TO to appreciate VV appreciate Sikkilsdalen NP , , , and CC and as RB as early JJ early as IN as 1870 CD @card@ , , , the DT the family NN family 's POS 's single JJ single cabin NN cabin was VBD be too RB too small JJ small , , , so RB so Sjur NP added VVD add a DT a guest NN guest room NN room . SENT . [1-172 |] Since IN since then RB then , , , it PP it 's VHZ have been VBN be non-stop JJ non-stop ; : ; tourism NN tourism has VHZ have become VV become most RBS most important JJ important , , , and CC and the DT the Sande NP Sande family NN family built VVD build today NN today 's POS 's fine NN fine lodge VV lodge . SENT . [1-173 |]

[1-174 |] Access NN access [1-175 |] There EX There 's VBZ be a DT a road NN road to TO to the DT the lodge VV lodge from IN from Skåbu NP , , , and CC and marked VVD mark hiking VVG hike trails NNS trail from IN from Oskampen NP and CC and Gjendesheim NP . SENT . [1-176 |]

[1-177 |] Facts NNS fact [1-178 |] Sikkilsdalsseter NP has VHZ have received VVN receive tourists NNS tourist since IN since 1868 CD @card@ . SENT . [1-179 |] The DT the lodge NN lodge is VBZ be located VVN locate in IN in Nord NP Nord Fron NP Township NP Township in IN in Oppland NP Oppland , , , 1016 CD @card@ meters NNS metre above IN above sea NN sea level NN level , , , and CC and has VHZ have 78 CD @card@ beds NNS bed . SENT . [1-180 |] Owner NN owner : : : Ministry NP Ministry of IN of Agriculture NP Agriculture . SENT . [1-181 |] Warden NP Warden : : : Tordis NP Sande NP Sande Varpestuen NP . SENT . [1-182 |] Tel NP Tel : : : 61 CD @card@ 29 CD @card@ 55 CD @card@ 14 CD @card@ . SENT . [1-183 |] Web NN web : : : www.skabu.com NN [1-184 |]

[1-185 |] Bestrond NP Sæter NP [1-186 |] Old NP Old summer NN summer dairy NN dairy in IN in Sjodalen NP [1-187 |]

[1-188 |] Access NP Access [1-189 |] Road NP Road past IN past the DT the lodge NN lodge and CC and buss NN buss service NN service . SENT . [1-190 |]

[1-191 |] Facts NNS fact [1-192 |] Besstrond NP Sæter NP has VHZ have received VVN receive tourists NNS tourist since IN since 1976 CD @card@ . SENT . [1-193 |] Owners NNS owner : : : Magny NP Hilde NP Hilde and CC and Bjørn NP Bjørgen NP . SENT . [1-194 |] Warden NP Warden : : : Turid NP Berge NP Berge . SENT . [1-195 |] The DT the lodge NN lodge is VBZ be located VVN locate in IN in Vågå NP Township NP Township in IN in Oppland NP Oppland , , , 1000 CD @card@ meters NNS metre above IN above sea NN sea level NN level , , , and CC and has VHZ have 48 CD @card@ beds NNS bed . SENT . [1-196 |] Tel NP Tel : : : 61 CD @card@ 23 CD @card@ 89 CD @card@ 23 CD @card@ . SENT . [1-197 |]

[1-198 |] Spiterstulen NP [1-199 |] The DT the lodge NN lodge is VBZ be fully RB fully described VVN describe in IN in brochure NN brochure 4. CD @ord@ [1-200 |]

[1-201 |] Access NP Access [1-202 |] Road NP Road and CC and buss NN buss service NN service to TO to the DT the lodge VV lodge . SENT . [1-203 |] Marked JJ marked hiking VVG hike trails NNS trail to TO to Glitterheim NP , , , Juvasshytta NP , , , Leirvassbu NP and CC and Gjendebu NP . SENT . [1-204 |]

[1-205 |] Facts NNS fact [1-206 |] Spiterstulen NP has VHZ have received VVN receive tourists NNS tourist since IN since the DT the 1830s NP . SENT . [1-207 |] Owners NNS owner : : : Charlotte NP Charlotte and CC and Eiliv NP Sulheim NP . SENT . [1-208 |] The DT the lodge NN lodge is VBZ be located VVN locate in IN in Lom NP Township NP Township in IN in Oppland NP Oppland , , , 1100 CD @card@ meters NNS metre above IN above sea NN sea level NN level , , , and CC and has VHZ have about RB about 230 CD @card@ beds NNS bed . SENT . [1-209 |] Tel NP Tel : : : 61 CD @card@ 21 CD @card@ 14 CD @card@ 80 CD @card@ . SENT . [1-210 |] Web NN web : : : www.spiterstulen.no NP [1-211 |] Juvasshytta NP [1-212 |] The DT the lodge NN lodge is VBZ be fully RB fully described VVN describe in IN in brochure NN brochure 4. CD @ord@ [1-213 |] Access NP Access [1-214 |] Road NP Road and CC and buss NN buss service NN service to TO to the DT the lodge VV lodge . SENT . [1-215 |] Marked JJ marked hiking VVG hike trails NNS trail to TO to Spiterstulen NP , , , Raubergstulen/Røisheim NP , , , and CC and Elveseter NP . SENT . [1-216 |]

[1-217 |] Facts NNS fact [1-218 |] Juvasshytta NP has VHZ have received VVN receive tourists NNS tourist since IN since 1884 CD @card@ . SENT . [1-219 |] Owner NN owner : : : Ragnhild NP Ragnhild Vole NN vole . SENT . [1-220 |] The DT the lodge NN lodge is VBZ be located VVN locate in IN in Lom NP Township NP Township in IN in Oppland NP Oppland , , , 1840 CD @card@ meters NNS metre above IN above sea NN sea level NN level , , , and CC and has VHZ have about RB about 85 CD @card@ beds NNS bed . SENT . [1-221 |] Tel NP Tel : : : 61 CD @card@ 21 CD @card@ 15 CD @card@ 50 CD @card@ . SENT . [1-222 |] Web NN web : : : http://ditt.nett/juvasshytta NP [1-223 |]

[1-224 |] Hindsæter NP fjellstue JJ [1-225 |] 17th JJ 17th century NN century summer NN summer dairy NN dairy . SENT . [1-226 |]

[1-227 |] Access NN access [1-228 |] Road NP Road past IN past the DT the lodge NN lodge and CC and buss NN buss service NN service . SENT . [1-229 |]

[1-230 |] Facts NNS fact [1-231 |] Hindsæter NP fjellstue NN has VHZ have received VVN receive tourists NNS tourist since IN since the DT the 1860s NP . SENT . [1-232 |] Owner NN owner : : : Rolf NP Rolf Strøm NP . SENT . [1-233 |] The DT the lodge NN lodge is VBZ be located VVN locate in IN in Vågå NP Township NP Township in IN in Oppland NP Oppland , , , 920 CD @card@ meters NNS metre above IN above sea NN sea level NN level , , , and CC and has VHZ have 50 CD @card@ beds NNS bed . SENT . [1-234 |] Tel NP Tel : : : 61 CD @card@ 23 CD @card@ 89 CD @card@ 16 CD @card@ . SENT . [1-235 |]

[1-236 |] Maurvangen NN [1-237 |] Camping NN camping and CC and rental JJ rental cabins NNS cabin . SENT . [1-238 |]

[1-239 |] Access NN access [1-240 |] Road NP Road past IN past the DT the place NN place and CC and buss NN buss service NN service . SENT . [1-241 |] Marked JJ marked hiking VVG hike trails NNS trail to TO to Gjendesheim NP and CC and Sikkilsdalsseter NP . SENT . [1-242 |]

[1-243 |] Facts NNS fact [1-244 |] Murvangen NP Camping NN camping has VHZ have received VVN receive tourists NNS tourist since IN since 1976 CD @card@ . SENT . [1-245 |] Owner NN owner : : : Else NP Else Reiremo NP . SENT . [1-246 |] The DT the place NN place is VBZ be located VVN locate in IN in Vågå NP township NN township in IN in Oppland NP Oppland , , , 1000 CD @card@ meters NNS metre above IN above sea NN sea level NN level , , , and CC and has VHZ have 26 CD @card@ rental JJ rental cabins NNS cabin . SENT . [1-247 |] Tel NP Tel : : : 61 CD @card@ 23 CD @card@ 89 CD @card@ 22 CD @card@ . SENT . [1-248 |]

[1-249 |] Classics NNS Classics along IN along Gjende JJ [1-250 |] Hike NN hike 1 LS 1 a DT a - : - 2 CD 2 days NNS day - : - gg NN [1-251 |]

[1-252 |] 1. CD @ord@ Gjendesheim/Bessheim NP to TO to Memurubu NP [1-253 |] Have NP Have you PP you ever RB ever seen VVN see that IN that Gjende JJ Ridge NP Ridge ? SENT ? [1-254 |] Before IN before 1867 CD @card@ , , , not RB not so IN so many JJ many had VHD have . SENT . [1-255 |] However RB however , , , then RB then Henrik NP Henrik Ibsen NP Ibsen 's POS 's masterpiece NN masterpiece Peer NP Peer Gynt NP came VVD come out RP out , , , and CC and the DT the Gjende JJ region NN region with IN with Besseggen NP became VVD become known VVN know in IN in wider JJR wide circles NNS circle . SENT . [1-256 |] When WRB when DNT NP marked VVD mark the DT the first JJ first cairn NN cairn route NN route in IN in the DT the early RB early 1870s JJ , , , it PP it ran VVD run also RB also from IN from Bessheim NP to TO to Memurubu NP over IN over Veslefjellet NP and CC and down IN down Besseggen NP . SENT . [1-257 |] In IN in our PP$ our day NN day , , , around IN around 30,000 CD @card@ people NNS people hike NN hike over IN over Besseggen NP in IN in the DT the course NN course of IN of an DT an average JJ average summer NN summer . SENT . [1-258 |] The DT the hike NN hike is VBZ be reckoned VVN reckon to TO to be VB be a DT a relatively RB relatively easy JJ easy day NN day 's POS 's march NN march . SENT . [1-259 |] The DT the ridge NN ridge itself PP itself , , , which WDT which is VBZ be about RB about 20 CD @card@ meters NNS metre wide JJ wide , , , accounts VVZ account for IN for hardly RB hardly a DT a kilometer NN kilometre of IN of the DT the route NN route . SENT . [1-260 |] It PP it is VBZ be slightly RB slightly exposed VVN expose , , , but CC but not RB not dangerous JJ dangerous . SENT . [1-261 |] In IN in fact NN fact , , , cross-country JJ cross-country runs NNS run were VBD be held VVN hold from IN from Memurubu NP to TO to Gjendesheim NP over IN over the DT the ridge NN ridge in IN in the DT the early JJ early 1960s NNS 1960s , , , but CC but were VBD be stropped VVN strop after IN after a DT a couple NN couple of IN of years NNS year . SENT . [1-262 |] If IN if you PP you fear VVP fear heights NNS height , , , it PP it 's VBZ be best RB best to TO to do VV do the DT the hike NN hike from IN from Memurubu NP , , , but CC but it PP it is VBZ be most RBS most splendid JJ splendid from IN from Gjendesheim NP or CC or Bessheim NP . SENT . [1-263 |] I PP I 'll MD will describe VV describe the DT the hike NN hike from IN from Gjendesheim NP , , , where WRB where most JJS most hikers NNS hiker start VVP start . SENT . [1-264 |] The DT the elevation NN elevation gain NN gain from IN from the DT the tourist NN tourist lodge VV lodge to TO to the DT the top NN top of IN of Veslefjellet NP is VBZ be 750 CD @card@ metres NNS metre , , , but CC but the DT the trail NN trail is VBZ be broad JJ broad and CC and firm NN firm , , , and CC and the DT the incline VV incline is VBZ be quite RB quite gradual JJ gradual . SENT . [1-265 |] The DT the hillsides NNS hillside around IN around Gjende NNS are VBP be extremely RB extremely fertile JJ fertile and CC and there EX there is VBZ be much JJ much to TO to enjoy VV enjoy if IN if you PP you are VBP be interested VVN interest in IN in flowers NNS flower . SENT . [1-266 |] Here RB here birches NNS birch grow VVP grow over IN over 1200 CD @card@ meters NNS metre , , , the DT the highest JJS high in IN in the DT the country NN country . SENT . [1-267 |] After IN after one CD one kilometer NN kilometre , , , the DT the route NN route to TO to Glitterheim NP branches NNS branch off RB off to TO to the DT the right NN right , , , but CC but we PP we continue VVP continue up RP up Veslløyfti NP and CC and Veslefjellet NP . SENT . [1-268 |] With IN with time NN time , , , the DT the tracks NNS track after IN after tens NNS ten of IN of thousands NNS thousand of IN of hiking VVG hike boots NNS boot have VHP have made VVN make a DT a broad JJ broad , , , grey JJ grey band NN band over IN over Veslefjellet NP , , , but CC but you PP you need VVP need not RB not go VV go many JJ many meteres NNS away RB away from IN from the DT the trail NN trail to TO to find VV find that DT that plants NNS plant also RB also grow VVP grow at IN at 1700 CD @card@ meters NNS metre elevation NN elevation . SENT . [1-269 |] It PP it 's VBZ be just RB just that IN that Alpine NP Alpine azaleas NNS azalea and CC and glacier NN glacier buttercups NNS buttercup are VBP be not RB not as RB as profuse JJ profuse as IN as their PP$ their relatives NNS relative farther RBR farther down IN down the DT the hillside NN hillside . SENT . [1-270 |] Up RB up on IN on top NN top , , , the DT the marked JJ marked route NN route from IN from Bessheim NP meets VVZ meet that IN that from IN from Gjendesheim NP . SENT . [1-271 |] The DT the hike NN hike from IN from Bessheim NP takes VVZ take about IN about an DT an hour NN hour more RBR more , , , and CC and is VBZ be masrked VVN via IN via the DT the outlet NN outlet of IN of Bessvatnet NP . SENT . [1-272 |] There EX There 's VBZ be a DT a bridge NN bridge . SENT . [1-273 |] The DT the panorama NN panorama from IN from Veslefjell NP is VBZ be formidable JJ formidable . SENT . [1-274 |] From IN from here RB here you PP you can MD can see VV see many JJ many of IN of Jotunheimen NP 's POS 's major JJ major peaks NNS peak and CC and greater JJR great parts NNS part of IN of Valdresflya NP and CC and Gausdal NP Vestfjell NP . SENT . [1-275 |] The DT the view NN view from IN from the DT the top NN top of IN of Besseggen NP also RB also is VBZ be overwhelming JJ overwhelming , , , with IN with the DT the blue JJ blue Bessvatnet NN and CC and the DT the green JJ green Gjende NN far RB far below RB below . SENT . [1-276 |] When WRB when you PP you start VVP start the DT the descent NN descent , , , however RB however , , , you PP you should MD should watch VV watch your PP$ your step NN step . SENT . [1-277 |] There EX There are VBP be a DT a couple NN couple of IN of narrow JJ narrow passages NNS passage that IN that many JJ many find VV find exposed VVN expose . SENT . [1-278 |] The DT the elevation NN elevation difference NN difference down RB down to TO to Bessvatn NP is VBZ be nearly RB nearly 400 CD @card@ meters NNS metre . SENT . [1-279 |] Safely RB safely down RB down , , , you PP you walk VVP walk over IN over a DT a narrow JJ narrow saddle NN saddle that WDT that separates VVZ separate Bessvatnet NN from IN from the DT the cliff NN cliff down RB down toward IN toward Gjende NN . SENT . [1-280 |] Had VHD have the DT the glacier NN glacier that WDT that once RB once created VVD create Bessvatnet NP ground VVD grind a DT a bit NN bit more RBR more on IN on the DT the rock NN rock here RB here , , , there EX there would MD would have VH have been VBN be an DT an impressive JJ impressive waterfall NN waterfall down RB down to TO to Gjende NN . SENT . [1-281 |] Instead RB instead , , , now RB now the DT the water NN water runs VVZ run eastwards RB eastward . SENT . [1-282 |] From IN from the DT the shore NN shore of IN of Bessvatnet NP , , , the DT the trail NN trail climbs VVZ climb again RB again a DT a couple NN couple hundred CD hundred meters NNS metre , , , before IN before it PP it bears VVZ bear downward RB downward again RB again . SENT . [1-283 |] First JJ first past JJ past Bjørnbøltjørna NP and CC and thereafter RB thereafter down RB down towards IN towards Memurubu NP . SENT . [1-284 |] You PP you can MD can spend VV spend the DT the night NN night , , , take VV take the DT the boat NN boat back RB back to TO to Gjendesheim NP or CC or onward RB onward to TO to Gjendebu NP , , , or CC or walk VVP walk back RB back to TO to Gjendesheim NP along IN along Gjende NP . SENT . [1-285 |] The DT the tour NN tour goes VVZ go through IN through much JJ much lush JJ lush growth NN growth along IN along an DT an old JJ old cattle NNS cattle track NN track and CC and is VBZ be surprisingly RB surprisingly varied VVN vary . SENT . [1-286 |]

[1-287 |] 2. CD @ord@ Memurubu NP to TO to Gjendebu NP [1-288 |] This DT this hike NN hike also RB also is VBZ be a DT a classic JJ classic . SENT . [1-289 |] The DT the hike NN hike down IN down Bukkelægeret NP is VBZ be one CD one of IN of the DT the Jotunheimen NP 's POS 's steepest JJS steep routes NNS route , , , but CC but it PP it is VBZ be well RB well secured VVN secure and CC and not RB not dangerous JJ dangerous if IN if you PP you are VBP be careful JJ careful . SENT . [1-290 |] Just RB just after IN after you PP you start VVP start from IN from Memurubu NP , , , the DT the route NN route crosses VVZ cross Muru NP on IN on a DT a solid JJ solid bridge NN bridge . SENT . [1-291 |] The DT the trail NN trail continues VVZ continue steeply RB steeply up RB up towards IN towards Sjugurdtind NP and CC and then RB then more RBR more gently RB gently upward JJ upward towards IN towards Lågtunga NP . SENT . [1-292 |] On IN on the DT the way NN way , , , it PP it first RB first passes VVZ pass Sjugurtindtjørna NP and CC and then RB then Grunnevatnet NP . SENT . [1-293 |] On IN on a DT a warm JJ warm summer NN summer day NN day , , , you PP you certainly RB certainly will MD will enjoy VV enjoy that IN that . SENT . [1-294 |] The DT the trail NN trail continues VVZ continue , , , high JJ high and CC and open JJ open and CC and offers VVZ offer splendid JJ splendid views NNS view , , , particularly RB particularly Surtningssua NP to TO to the DT the north NN north and CC and the DT the peaks NNS peak on IN on the DT the southern JJ southern side NN side of IN of Gjende NNS are VBP be prominent JJ prominent . SENT . [1-295 |] The DT the trail NN trail continues VVZ continue a DT a couple NN couple kilometers NNS kilometre to TO to a DT a large JJ large cairn NN cairn where WRB where the DT the route NN route forks NNS fork . SENT . [1-296 |] To TO To the DT the right NN right , , , the DT the route NN route continues VVZ continue westwards NNS westward and CC and down RB down in IN in Storådalen NP , , , where WRB where it PP it joins VVZ join the DT the route NN route between IN between Leirvassbu NP and CC and Gjendebu NP . SENT . [1-297 |] This DT this hike NN hike from IN from Memurubu NP to TO to Gjendebu NP takes VVZ take about IN about six CD six hours NNS hour , , , and CC and can MD can be VB be an DT an alternative NN alternative for IN for those DT those who WP who find VVP find Bukkelægeret NN too RB too steep JJ steep . SENT . [1-298 |] However RB however , , , we PP we continue VVP continue along IN along the DT the trail NN trail to TO to the DT the left VVN leave and CC and down IN down Bukkelægeret NP . SENT . [1-299 |] Here RB here it PP it goes VVZ go downward RB downward in IN in steep JJ steep switchbacks NNS switchback , , , and CC and cables NNS cable are VBP be fixed VVN fix at IN at the DT the most RBS most exposed JJ exposed places NNS place . SENT . [1-300 |] As RB as for IN for Besseggen NP , , , here RB here it PP it also RB also may MD may be VB be wise JJ wise to TO to hike NN hike the DT the opposite JJ opposite direction NN direction if IN if you PP you suffer VVP suffer acrophobia NN acrophobia . SENT . [1-301 |] The DT the hillside NN hillside is VBZ be steep JJ steep but CC but can MD can offer VV offer unique JJ unique flora NN flora . SENT . [1-302 |] They PP they say VVP say that IN that there EX there have VHP have been VBN be found VVN find some DT some 700 CD @card@ species NNS specie of IN of plants NNS plant in IN in this DT this area NN area . SENT . [1-303 |] Here RB here is VBZ be the DT the entire JJ entire spectrum NN spectrum from IN from glacier NN glacier crowfoot NN crowfoot , , , anemone NN anemone , , , and CC and pyramidal JJ pyramidal saxifrage NN saxifrage to TO to dog NN dog rose VVD rise , , , chokecherry NN chokecherry and CC and lilly NP Lilly of IN of the DT the valley NN valley . SENT . [1-304 |] Well RB well down RB down from IN from Bukkelægeret NP , , , the DT the trail NN trail goes VVZ go ahead RB ahead to TO to Gjendebu NP , , , easily RB easily and CC and fine VV fine along RP along the DT the shore NN shore of IN of Gjende NN . SENT . [1-305 |]

[1-306 |] Day NN day hikes NNS hike from IN from Memurubu NP [1-307 |] The DT the hike NN hike to TO to Surtningssua NP is VBZ be one NN one you PP you should MD should absolutely RB absolutely do VV do if IN if you PP you stay VVP stay at IN at Memurubu NP . SENT . [1-308 |] Its PP$ its 2368 CD @card@ meters NNS metre makes VVZ make it PP it Norway NP Norway 's POS 's seventh JJ seventh highest JJS high mountain NN mountain . SENT . [1-309 |] It PP it was VBD be first RB first climbed VVN climb around IN around 1840 CD @card@ by IN by Johan NP Johan Sverdrup NP , , , later RB later President NP President of IN of Parliament NP Parliament . SENT . [1-310 |] Jotunologist NP Emanuel NP Emanuel Mohn NP Mohn , , , who WP who was VBD be on IN on the DT the summit NN summit 40 CD @card@ years NNS year thereafter RB thereafter , , , felt VVD feel that IN that the DT the view NN view from IN from the DT the summit NN summit was VBD be the DT the grandest JJS grand in IN in the DT the Jotunheimen NP . SENT . [1-311 |] Such JJ such ranking NN ranking is VBZ be doubtful JJ doubtful , , , but CC but that IN that the DT the panorama NN panorama from IN from the DT the summit NN summit is VBZ be impressive JJ impressive is VBZ be without IN without doubt NN doubt . SENT . [1-312 |] Two CD Two routes NNS route are VBP be marked VVN mark to TO to the DT the summit NN summit , , , and CC and you PP you had VHD have best JJS good reckon VVP reckon eight CD eight hours NNS hour up RB up and CC and down RB down . SENT . [1-313 |]

[1-314 |] MS NN Ms Gjende NNS [1-315 |] Since IN since 1906 CD @card@ , , , there EX there has VHZ have been VBN be a DT a motor NN motor boat NN boat service NN service on IN on Gjende NN . SENT . [1-316 |] Today NN today , , , the DT the influx NN influx of IN of passengers NNS passenger is VBZ be so RB so great JJ great that IN that on IN on the DT the most RBS most hectic JJ hectic days NNS day in IN in summer NN summer , , , two CD two passenger NN passenger launches NNS launch asre JJ in IN in service NN service to TO to carry VV carry all DT all who WP who wish VVP wish to TO to travel VV travel by IN by water NN water between IN between Gjendesheim NP , , , Memurubu NP and CC and Gjedebu NP . SENT . [1-317 |] Here RB here is VBZ be the DT the largest JJS large launch NN launch on IN on the DT the lake NN lake on IN on a DT a fine JJ fine summer NN summer day NN day . SENT . [1-318 |] It PP it 's VBZ be not RB not always RB always like IN like this DT this - : - Gjende NN is VBZ be known VVN know for IN for being NN being insidious JJ insidious , , , with IN with strong JJ strong , , , sudden JJ sudden gusts NNS gust and CC and rapid JJ rapid changes NNS change of IN of weather NN weather . SENT . [1-319 |]

[1-320 |] Lengths NNS length [1-321 |] Gjendesheim NP - : - Memurubu NP , , , 6 CD 6 hours NNS hour . SENT . [1-322 |] Gjendesheim NP - : - Memurubu NP , , , 7 CD 7 hours NNS hour . SENT . [1-323 |] Memurubu NP - : - Gjendesheim NP ( ( ( along RB along Gjende JJ ) ) ) , , , 3.5 CD @card@ hours NNS hour . SENT . [1-324 |] Memurubu NP - : - Gjendebu NP ( ( ( via IN via Bukkelægeret NP ) ) ) , , , 5 CD 5 hours NNS hour . SENT . [1-325 |] Memurubu NP - : - Gjendebu NP ( ( ( via IN via Storådalen NP ) ) ) , , , 6 CD 6 hours NNS hour . SENT . [1-326 |]

[1-327 |] Lodgings NNS lodging [1-328 |] Bessheim NP , , , Gjendesheim NP , , , Maurvangen NP , , , Memurubu NP , , , Gjendebu NP . SENT . [1-329 |] Public JJ public transportation NN transportation [1-330 |] Bus NN bus service NN service to TO to Gjendesheim NP and CC and Bessheim NP . SENT . [1-331 |] Boat NN boat service NN service on IN on Gjende NN . SENT . [1-332 |] Stops NNS stop at IN at Gjendebu NP , , , Memurubu NP and CC and Gjendesheim NP . SENT . [1-333 |] Day NN day hikes NNS hike from IN from Gjendesheim NP [1-334 |] Hike NN hike 1b JJ - : - Many JJ Many choices NNS choice - : - g NN g - : - ggg NN [1-335 |] There EX There are VBP be several JJ several tempting JJ tempting day NN day hike NN hike destinations NNS destination around IN around Gjendesheim NP . SENT . [1-336 |] On IN on the DT the north JJ north side NN side of IN of Gjende NN , , , both DT both Veslefjellet NP and CC and Besshø NP should MD should draw VV draw those DT those who WP who seek VVP seek vistas NNS vista and CC and overviews NNS overview . SENT . [1-337 |] The DT the hike NN hike to TO to Veslefjellet NP is VBZ be short JJ short and CC and easy JJ easy and CC and can MD can well RB well be VB be combined VVN combine with IN with a DT a side NN side trip NN trip via IN via Bessvastn NP . SENT . [1-338 |] The DT the hike NN hike to TO to the DT the summit NN summit of IN of Besshø NP is VBZ be considerably RB considerably longer RB long but CC but not RB not particularly RB particularly difficult JJ difficult . SENT . [1-339 |] It PP it 's VBZ be most RBS most usual JJ usual to TO to go VV go up RP up the DT the mountainside NN mountainside from IN from the DT the outlet NN outlet of IN of Bessvatnet NP , , , go VVP go over IN over Bukkehø NP and CC and follow VV follow the DT the ridge NN ridge on IN on the DT the south JJ south side NN side of IN of the DT the glacier NN glacier to TO to the DT the summit NN summit . SENT . [1-340 |] South RB south of IN of Gjende NN there EX there also RB also are VBP be many JJ many choices NNS choice . SENT . [1-341 |] Neither DT neither Høgebrotet NP nor CC nor Tjørnholstind NP are VBP be so RB so far RB far from IN from Gjendesheim NP that IN that their PP$ their summets JJ cannot NN be VB be reached VVN reach in IN in the DT the course NN course of IN of a DT a day NN day . SENT . [1-342 |] If IN if you PP you are VBP be among IN amongst those DT those who WP who decidedly RB decidedly seeks VVZ seek summits NNS summit , , , it PP it 's VBZ be a DT a good JJ good idea NN idea to TO to hike NN hike around IN around Knutshø NP . SENT . [1-343 |] Ask VV ask the DT the staff NN staff at IN at Gjendesheim NP to TO to ferry VV ferry you PP you over IN over Sjoa NP , , , and CC and follow VV follow the DT the trail NN trail westwards NNS westward along IN along the DT the shore NN shore of IN of Gjende NN . SENT . [1-344 |] It PP it 's VBZ be not RB not marked VVN mark , , , but CC but the DT the route NN route is VBZ be obvious JJ obvious . SENT . [1-345 |] On IN on the DT the little JJ little ridge NN ridge between IN between Øvre NP Leirungen NP and CC and Gjende NP there EX there 's VBZ be a DT a restored VVN restore stone NN stone hut NN hut that WDT that originally RB originally was VBD be built VVN build by IN by Englishman NN Englishman Theodore NP Theodore Rathbone NP Rathbone in IN in the DT the mid JJ mid 19th JJ 19th century NN century . SENT . [1-346 |] He PP he was VBD be a DT a close JJ close friend NN friend of IN of the DT the legendary JJ legendary reindeer NN reindeer hunter NN hunter Jo NP Jo Gjende NP . SENT . [1-347 |] From IN from the DT the hut NN hut you PP you can MD can either RB either continue VV continue along IN along Øvre NP Leirungen NP or CC or hike NN hike over IN over to TO to the DT the splendid JJ splendid ridge NN ridge on IN on Knutshø NP . SENT . [1-348 |] Some DT some are VBP be of IN of the DT the opinion NN opinion that IN that it PP it was VBD be this DT this ridge NN ridge from IN from which WDT which Peer NP Peer Gynt NP and CC and the DT the reindeer NN reindeer buck NN buck lept NN , , , and CC and not RB not Besseggen NP . SENT . [1-349 |] We PP we 'll MD will let VV let that DT that discussion NN discussion rest NN rest , , , but CC but contend VVP contend that IN that Knutshø NP also RB also is VBZ be worth IN worth a DT a day NN day hike NN hike from IN from Gjendesheim NP ; : ; it PP it 's VBZ be an DT an exposed JJ exposed but CC but completely RB completely safe JJ safe hike NN hike . SENT . [1-350 |] On IN on the DT the return NN return to TO to Gjendesheim NP you PP you can MD can ramble VV ramble along IN along the DT the east JJ east side NN side of IN of Nedre NP Leirungen NP and CC and Gjendeshø NP . SENT . [1-351 |] On IN on the DT the last JJ last stretch NN stretch to TO to the DT the lodge VV lodge you PP you come VV come in IN in on IN on the DT the marked JJ marked route NN route from IN from Haugseter NP ( ( ( see VVP see brochure NN brochure 2 CD 2 ) ) ) . SENT . [1-352 |]

[1-353 |] Fishing NN fishing [1-354 |] Neither CC neither is VBZ be fishing VVG fish a DT a poor JJ poor reason NN reason to TO to visit VV visit these DT these parts NNS part . SENT . [1-355 |] The DT the row NN row of IN of old JJ old fisherman NN fisherman 's POS 's shelters NNS shelter just RB just at IN at Gjendesheim NP shows VVZ show that IN that particularly RB particularly Sjoa NP and CC and Gjendeoset NP are VBP be good JJ good trout NN trout spots NNS spot . SENT . [1-356 |] The DT the same JJ same can MD can be VB be seen VVN see in IN in the DT the Gjende JJ Blackflies NNS blackfly that IN that hover NN hover in IN in swarms NNS swarm over IN over the DT the water NN water on IN on warm JJ warm summer NN summer days. NN day. [1-357 |] Before IN before they PP they hatch VV hatch , , , the DT the blackfly NN blackfly laravae NN lie VVP lie on IN on stones NNS stone in IN in the DT the bottom NN bottom of IN of the DT the river NN river , , , vulnerable JJ vulnerable to TO to feeding VVG feed fish NN fish . SENT . [1-358 |] In IN in Gjende NN there EX there are VBP be abundant JJ abundant amphipods NNS amphipod , , , small JJ small crustaceans NNS crustacean that WDT that are VBP be goodies NNS goody for IN for trout NN trout . SENT . [1-359 |] Fishing NN fishing licences NNS licence are VBP be for IN for sale NN sale at IN at the DT the tourist NN tourist lodges NNS lodge . SENT . [1-360 |]

[1-361 |] The DT the big JJ big hike NN hike round NN round [1-362 |] Hike NN hike 1c JJ - : - 4-6 CD @card@ days NNS day - : - gg NN - : - ggg NN [1-363 |] 1. CD @ord@ Gjendesheim/Bessheim NP to TO to Glitterheim NP [1-364 |] More RBR more hikes NNS hike than IN than Besseggen NP have VHP have acquired VVN acquire the DT the status NN status of IN of classics NNS classic in IN in the DT the Jotunheimen NP . SENT . [1-365 |] With IN with a DT a starting VVG start point NN point at IN at Gjendesheim NP , , , you PP you can MD can go VV go on IN on a DT a week NN week 's POS 's hike NN hike round NN round that WDT that takes VVZ take you PP you through RP through much RB much of IN of the DT the most RBS most magnificent JJ magnificent that IN that the DT the Jotunheimen NP offers NNS offer and CC and has VHZ have many JJ many possible JJ possible side NN side trips NNS trip , , , among IN amongst them PP them the DT the two CD two highest JJS high peaks NNS peak in IN in the DT the entire JJ entire country NN country . SENT . [1-366 |] The DT the main JJ main route NN route goes VVZ go via IN via Glitterheim NP , , , Spiterstulen NP , , , Gjendebu NP and CC and Memurubu NP , , , but CC but there EX there are VBP be many JJ many options NNS option for IN for shorter JJR short route NN route choices NNS choice on IN on the DT the way NN way , , , should MD should you PP you feel VV feel that IN that some DT some of IN of the DT the legs NNS leg I PP I suggest VVP suggest are VBP be too RB too long JJ long . SENT . [1-367 |] The DT the route NN route has VHZ have the DT the advantage NN advantage that IN that you PP you can MD can start VV start or CC or finish VV finish at IN at all PDT all the DT the lodges NNS lodge , , , save IN save Glitterheim NP , , , and CC and take VV take public JJ public transportation NN transportation or CC or drive NN drive onwards RB onward . SENT . [1-368 |] Nonetheless RB Nonetheless , , , I PP I suggest VVP suggest that IN that you PP you start VVP start at IN at Gjendesheim NP . SENT . [1-369 |] For IN for the DT the first JJ first kilometer NN kilometre up IN up the DT the hillside NN hillside toward IN toward Gjendehalsen NP , , , you PP you walk VVP walk together RB together with IN with those DT those who WP who aim VVP aim to TO to go VV go over IN over Besseggen NP , , , but CC but at IN at the DT the fork NN fork , , , you PP you go VVP go to TO to the DT the right NN right . SENT . [1-370 |] The DT the trail NN trail is VBZ be broad JJ broad and CC and firm JJ firm ; : ; here RB here there EX there have VHP have been VBN be many JJ many before IN before you PP you . SENT . [1-371 |] The DT the first JJ first people NNS people , , , by IN by the DT the way NN way , , , might MD might have VH have been VBN be here RB here long JJ long ago RB ago . SENT . [1-372 |] The DT the environment NN environment was VBD be in IN in any DT any case NN case conducive JJ conducive . SENT . [1-373 |] We PP we know VVP know , , , for IN for example NN example , , , that IN that some DT some 8000 CD @card@ years NNS year ago RB ago , , , the DT the forests NNS forest reached VVD reach higher JJR high than IN than they PP they do VVP do today NN today . SENT . [1-374 |] The DT the remains VVZ remain of IN of ancient JJ ancient pine NN pine logs NNS log have VHP have been VBN be found VVN find in IN in marshes NNS marsh as IN as high JJ high as IN as 1200 CD @card@ meters NNS metre above IN above sea NN sea level NN level in IN in this DT this area NN area , , , and CC and who WP who knows VVZ know if IN if not RB not hunters NNS hunter also RB also wandered VVD wander hereabouts RB hereabout . SENT . [1-375 |] The DT the trail NN trail swings NNS swing around IN around the DT the blue JJ blue Bessvatnet NN that WDT that extends VVZ extend in IN in an DT an arc JJ arc inwards NN inwards towards IN towards the DT the foot NN foot of IN of Besshø NP . SENT . [1-376 |] The DT the summit NN summit is VBZ be a DT a fine JJ fine hike NN hike destination NN destination if IN if you PP you 're VBP be staying VVG stay at IN at Bessheim NP or CC or Gjendesheim NP . SENT . [1-377 |] The DT the route NN route to TO to Glitterheim NP crosses VVZ cross the DT the river NN river on IN on a DT a bridge NN bridge at IN at its PP$ its outlet NN outlet and CC and after IN after a DT a while NN while also RB also meets VVZ meet the DT the marked JJ marked route NN route from IN from Bessheim NP . SENT . [1-378 |] Go VV go a DT a little RB little farther RBR farther out RB out towards IN towards the DT the edge NN edge , , , and CC and you PP you see VVP see down RB down to TO to Bessheim NP and CC and get VV get a DT a good JJ good overview NN overview over IN over Sjodalen NP . SENT . [1-379 |] The DT the marked JJ marked route NN route continues VVZ continue gently RB gently onward RB onward towards IN towards Russvatnet NP . SENT . [1-380 |] It PP it also RB also is VBZ be a DT a long JJ long , , , narrow JJ narrow lake NN lake that WDT that extends VVZ extend in IN in an DT an arch NN arch inward RB inward in IN in the DT the mountains NNS mountain . SENT . [1-381 |] You PP you get VVP get , , , however RB however , , , a DT a better JJR good overview NN overview of IN of the DT the lake NN lake when WRB when you PP you 're VBP be on IN on the DT the other JJ other side NN side . SENT . [1-382 |] That IN that you PP you do VVP do after IN after having VHG have crossed VVN cross the DT the outlet NN outlet on IN on a DT a bridge NN bridge at IN at the DT the east JJ east end NN end . SENT . [1-383 |] Moreover RB moreover , , , from IN from there RB there a DT a cart NN cart road NN road runs VVZ run along IN along the DT the river NN river down RB down into IN into Sjodalen NP . SENT . [1-384 |] The DT the marked JJ marked route NN route continues VVZ continue along IN along the DT the shore NN shore of IN of Russvatnet NP a DT a couple NN couple of IN of kilometers NNS kilometre before IN before it PP it again RB again bears VVZ bear uphill JJ uphill along IN along Tjørnholåa NP . SENT . [1-385 |] You PP you pass VVP pass many JJ many streams NNS stream on IN on the DT the stretch NN stretch along IN along the DT the lake NN lake , , , and CC and that WDT that 's VBZ be fine JJ fine if IN if you PP you think VVP think you PP you need VVP need a DT a rest NN rest . SENT . [1-386 |] Tjørnholåå NP is VBZ be crossed VVN cross on IN on a DT a bridge NN bridge over IN over a DT a ravine NN ravine . SENT . [1-387 |] The DT the bridge NN bridge , , , by IN by the DT the way NN way , , , is VBZ be among IN amongst the DT the more RBR more airy JJ airy , , , but CC but safe JJ safe enough RB enough ( ( ( I PP I was VBD be among IN amongst those DT those who WP who built VVD build it PP it ! SENT ! ) ) ) . SENT . [1-388 |] On IN on the DT the other JJ other side NN side , , , the DT the route NN route divides VVZ divide in IN in two CD two ; : ; both DT both lead NN lead to TO to glitterheim NP , , , and CC and the DT the length NN length can MD can be VB be six CD six of IN of one CD one and CC and half PDT half a DT a dozen NN dozen of IN of the DT the other JJ other . SENT . [1-389 |] The DT the route NN route to TO to the DT the right NN right goes VVZ go through IN through the DT the enchanting JJ enchanting , , , grand JJ grand Tjørnholet NP . SENT . [1-390 |] It PP it 's VBZ be considered VVN consider to TO to be VB be a DT a bit NN bit more RBR more demanding JJ demanding than IN than the DT the other JJ other . SENT . [1-391 |] Here RB here there EX there are VBP be lots NNS lot of IN of stones NNS stone , , , and CC and it PP it 's VBZ be not RB not always RB always easy JJ easy to TO to find VV find the DT the cairns NNS cairn , , , but CC but that WDT that does VVZ do n't RB not matter VV matter , , , as IN as the DT the route NN route is VBZ be obvious JJ obvious . SENT . [1-392 |] Uppermost RB uppermost in IN in the DT the cirque NN cirque there EX there usually RB usually is VBZ be a DT a snowfield NN ; : ; be VB be careful JJ careful it PP it it PP it is VBZ be hard JJ hard and CC and slippery JJ slippery . SENT . [1-393 |] From IN from the DT the top NN top of IN of the DT the gap NN gap there EX there 's VBZ be a DT a fine JJ fine side NN side trip NN trip to TO to Austre NP Hestlægerhø NP . SENT . [1-394 |] The DT the marked JJ marked route NN route continues VVZ continue down RP down in IN in Veodalen NP and CC and crosses VVZ cross Veo NP on IN on a DT a solid JJ solid bridge NN bridge . SENT . [1-395 |] The DT the other JJ other route NN route from IN from the DT the bridge NN bridge over IN over Tjørnholåa NP is VBZ be the DT the most RBS most used VVN use . SENT . [1-396 |] It PP it runs VVZ run gently RB gently uphill JJ uphill , , , first JJ first westwards NNS westward and CC and then RB then northwards RB northward to TO to the DT the gap NN gap between IN between Vestre NP and CC and Austre NP Hestlægerhø NP . SENT . [1-397 |] From IN from there RB there it PP it runs VVZ run gently RB gently onward RB onward along IN along Hestbekken NP until IN until it PP it meets VVZ meet the DT the route NN route from IN from Tjørnholet NP at IN at the DT the bridge NN bridge over IN over Veo NP . SENT . [1-398 |]

[1-399 |] 2. CD @ord@ Glitterheim NP to TO to Spiterstulen NP [1-400 |] There EX There 's VBZ be a DT a road NN road to TO to Glitterheim NP , , , but CC but it PP it is VBZ be closed VVN close for IN for ordinary JJ ordinary vehicular JJ vehicular traffic NN traffic at IN at the DT the National NP National Park NP Park Border NP Border , , , so RB so here RB here there EX there are VBP be only JJ only hikers NNS hiker . SENT . [1-401 |] That DT that 's VBZ be noticeable JJ noticeable in IN in the DT the cheerful JJ cheerful chat NN chat at IN at the DT the fireside NN fireside of IN of an DT an evening NN evening . SENT . [1-402 |] Here RB here the DT the talk NN talk usually RB usually is VBZ be of IN of the DT the next JJ next day NN day 's POS 's hike NN hike . SENT . [1-403 |] For IN for many RB many it PP it 's VBZ be a DT a question NN question of IN of Glittertind NP . SENT . [1-404 |] Norway NP Norway 's POS 's next JJ next highest JJS high summit NN summit is VBZ be a DT a fine JJ fine hike NN hike destination NN destination . SENT . [1-405 |] What WP What 's VBZ be fine JJ fine is VBZ be that IN that you PP you can MD can combine VV combine the DT the hike NN hike onward RB onward towards IN towards Spiterstulen NP with IN with a DT a tour NN tour to TO to the DT the summit NN summit . SENT . [1-406 |] If IN if the DT the weather NN weather is VBZ be good JJ good , , , you PP you certainly RB certainly should MD should do VV do it PP it . SENT . [1-407 |] If IN if the DT the weather NN weather is VBZ be bad JJ bad , , , the DT the better JJR good alternative NN alternative is VBZ be to TO to ramble VV ramble over IN over Skautflya NP to TO to Spiterstulen NP ( ( ( see VVP see below RB below ) ) ) . SENT . [1-408 |] The DT the hike NN hike over IN over Glittertind NP is VBZ be not RB not so RB so long JJ long that IN that people NNS people in IN in average JJ average physical JJ physical condition NN condition manage VVP manage it PP it with IN with a DT a good JJ good margin NN margin . SENT . [1-409 |] It PP it runs VVZ run mostly RB mostly on IN on a DT a well-marked JJ well-marked trail NN trail , , , and CC and there EX there are VBP be cairns NNS cairn all PDT all the DT the way NN way up RP up to TO to the DT the edge NN edge of IN of the DT the glacier NN glacier . SENT . [1-410 |] The DT the trail NN trail runs VVZ run first RB first up RB up towards IN towards Nedre NP Steinbuvatnet NP and CC and then RB then up RB up to TO to the DT the ridge NN ridge to TO to the DT the edge NN edge of IN of the DT the glacier NN glacier . SENT . [1-411 |] The DT the summit NN summit glacier NN glacier has VHZ have no DT no crevasses NNS crevasse , , , but CC but it PP it can MD can be VB be slippery JJ slippery , , , particularly RB particularly in IN in late JJ late summer NN summer , , , so RB so it PP it 's VBZ be wise JJ wise to TO to carry VV carry crampons NNS crampon . SENT . [1-412 |] Follow VV follow the DT the lip NN lip of IN of the DT the glacier NN glacier westwards NNS westward ; : ; do VVP do n't RB not go VV go to TO to close VV close to TO to the DT the edge NN edge of IN of the DT the high JJ high , , , sheer JJ sheer north NN north wall NN wall . SENT . [1-413 |] As IN as you PP you approach VVP approach the DT the summit NN summit , , , you PP you come VVP come upon IN upon an DT an increasingly RB increasedly magnificent JJ magnificent panorama NN panorama . SENT . [1-414 |] Previously RB previously it PP it was VBD be possible JJ possible to TO to seek VV seek shelter NN shelter in IN in a DT a cabin NN cabin at IN at the DT the summit NN summit and CC and enjoy VV enjoy the DT the panorama NN panorama . SENT . [1-415 |] The DT the cabin NN cabin regrettably RB regrettably was VBD be destroyed VVN destroy by IN by snow NN snow and CC and wind NN wind , , , so RB so today NN today the DT the weather NN weather determines VVZ determine how WRB how long RB long you PP you stay VVP stay on IN on the DT the summit NN summit . SENT . [1-416 |] If IN if it PP it 's VBZ be calm JJ calm and CC and the DT the visibility NN visibility is VBZ be good JJ good , , , it PP it 's VBZ be a DT a fantastic JJ fantastic place NN place to TO to spend VV spend a DT a few JJ few hours NNS hour , , , as IN as you PP you try VVP try to TO to find VV find the DT the names NNS name of IN of the DT the peaks NNS peak and CC and glaciers NNS glacier that WDT that lie VVP lie on IN on the DT the surrounding VVG surround horizon NN horizon . SENT . [1-417 |] If IN if you PP you 're VBP be headed VVN head for IN for Spiterstulen NP , , , you PP you should MD should , , , however RB however , , , not RB not wait VV wait too RB too long RB long . SENT . [1-418 |] Even RB Even though IN though the DT the toughest JJS tough part NN part of IN of the DT the hike NN hike is VBZ be behind IN behind you PP you , , , there EX there 's VBZ be still RB still a DT a long JJ long way NN way to TO to go VV go . SENT . [1-419 |] Over IN over the DT the summit NN summit itself PP itself there EX there 's VBZ be no DT no marked JJ marked route NN route , , , so RB so read VVD read the DT the map NN map carefully RB carefully . SENT . [1-420 |] First RB first , , , you PP you go VVP go over RP over two CD two lesser JJR lesser summits NNS summit , , , and CC and then RB then gently RB gently down RB down onto IN onto the DT the glacier NN glacier on IN on the DT the west JJ west side NN side . SENT . [1-421 |] The DT the route NN route is VBZ be marked VVN mark onward RB onward from IN from the DT the southern JJ southern edge NN edge of IN of the DT the snowfield NN . SENT . [1-422 |] First RB first steeply RB steeply down RB down to TO to S NP S kautflya NN where WRB where Steindalselva NP and CC and Skauta NP are VBP be crossed VVN cross by IN by walking VVG walk on IN on stones NNS stone or CC or wading VVG wade , , , depending VVG depend on IN on the DT the water NN water level NN level . SENT . [1-423 |] The DT the route NN route goes VVZ go onwardf JJ to TO to the DT the fork VV fork to TO to the DT the route NN route over IN over Skautflya NP and CC and then RB then over IN over Skautkampen NP , , , down RB down in IN in Visdalen NP and CC and further RB farther along IN along the DT the road NN road to TO to Spiterstulen NP . SENT . [1-424 |] As IN as mentioned VVN mention , , , the DT the hike NN hike over IN over Skautflya NP is VBZ be an DT an alternative NN alternative to TO to the DT the hike NN hike over IN over Glittertind NP . SENT . [1-425 |] The DT the route NN route goes VVZ go first JJ first over IN over a DT a footbridge NN footbridge over IN over Steinbuelva NP , , , and CC and thereafter RB thereafter in IN in the DT the direction NN direction of IN of Skautflya NP through IN through Vesleglupen NP . SENT . [1-426 |] Before IN before Skautkampen NP , , , this DT this route NN route meets VVZ meet the DT the one NN one over IN over Glittertind NP , , , and CC and they PP they go VVP go onward RB onward together RB together . SENT . [1-427 |]

[1-428 |] 3. CD @ord@ Spiterstulen NP to TO to Gjendebu NP [1-429 |] The DT the next JJ next leg NN leg goes VVZ go all PDT all the DT the way NN way to TO to Gjendebu NP . SENT . [1-430 |] It PP it 's VBZ be a DT a tough JJ tough hike NN hike , , , but CC but it PP it can MD can be VB be divided VVN divide in IN in two CD two by IN by going VVG go via IN via Leirvassbu NP . SENT . [1-431 |] ( ( ( For IN for details NNS detail , , , see VVP see brochure NN brochure no RB no . SENT . 4 CD 4 in IN in this DT this series. NN ) ) ) [1-432 |] If IN if you PP you 're VBP be in IN in decent JJ decent physical JJ physical condition NN condition and CC and have VHP have the DT the whole JJ whole day NN day , , , it PP it is VBZ be , , , however RB however , , , easy JJ easy to TO to walk VV walk to TO to Gjendebu NP via IN via Uradalen NP in IN in one CD one day NN day . SENT . [1-433 |] The DT the first JJ first part NN part of IN of the DT the hike NN hike from IN from Spiterstulen NP goes VVZ go in IN in the DT the broad JJ broad and CC and lush JJ lush Visdalen NP . SENT . [1-434 |] After IN after a DT a couple NN couple of IN of kilometers NNS kilometre , , , you PP you can MD can see VV see the DT the remains NNS remain of IN of the DT the first JJ first Spiterstulen NP , , , under IN under Styggehø NP on IN on the DT the other JJ other side NN side of IN of the DT the river NN river . SENT . [1-435 |] There EX There 's VBZ be a DT a bridge NN bridge over IN over Hellstuguåa NP , , , and CC and after IN after a DT a couple NN couple of IN of kilometers NNS kilometre , , , the DT the trail NN trail from IN from Leirvassbu NP splits VVZ split off RP off from IN from the DT the one NN one towards IN towards Gjendebu NP . SENT . [1-436 |] The DT the latter NN latter continues VVZ continue through IN through the DT the narrow JJ narrow Uradalen NP , , , which WDT which is VBZ be justifiably RB justifiably named VVN name . SENT . [1-437 |] Here RB here it PP it 's VBZ be smart JJ smart to TO to have VH have solid JJ solid boots NNS boot and CC and to TO to watch VV watch your PP$ your step NN step . SENT . [1-438 |] Even RB Even so RB so , , , do VVP do n't RB not forget VV forget to TO to glance NN glance up RP up now RB now and CC and then RB then . SENT . [1-439 |] Around IN around the DT the valley NN valley there EX there are VBP be 12 CD @card@ imposing JJ imposing peaks NNS peak that WDT that rise VVP rise to TO to over IN over 2000 CD @card@ meters NNS metre elevation NN elevation . SENT . [1-440 |] The DT the highest JJS high is VBZ be Store NP Store Hellstugutind NP at IN at 2345 CD @card@ meters NNS metre . SENT . [1-441 |] The DT the highest JJS high point NN point in IN in the DT the valley NN valley itself PP itself is VBZ be Uradalsbandet JJ at IN at 1663 CD @card@ meters NNS metre , , , and CC and from IN from there RB there it PP it 's VBZ be mostly RB mostly downhill RB downhill . SENT . [1-442 |] A DT a bit NN bit north NN north of IN of Hellertjørna NP you PP you come VVP come onto IN onto the DT the route NN route from IN from Leirvassbu NP . SENT . [1-443 |] Semmelåå NP can MD can be VB be waded VVN wade or CC or crossed VVN cross on IN on stones NNS stone . SENT . [1-444 |] With IN with high JJ high water NN water flow NN flow , , , crossing VVG cross can MD can be VB be difficult JJ difficult , , , so RB so you PP you must MD must go VV go further RBR further up IN up the DT the hillside NN hillside . SENT . [1-445 |] Soon RB soon the DT the trail NN trail also RB also passes VVZ pass the DT the splendid JJ splendid Hellerfossen NP and CC and after IN after a DT a while NN while also RB also the DT the place NN place where WRB where the DT the marked JJ marked route NN route to TO to Memurubu NP goes VVZ go up RP up from IN from Storådalen NP . SENT . [1-446 |] The DT the last JJ last kilometers NNS kilometre to TO to Gjendebu NP go VVP go through IN through terrain NN terrane that WDT that is VBZ be increasingly RB increasedly lush JJ lush and CC and green JJ green , , , and CC and especially RB especially in IN in early JJ early summer NN summer , , , there EX there 's VBZ be a DT a great JJ great profusion NN profuseness of IN of flowers NNS flower . SENT . [1-447 |]

[1-448 |] 4. CD @ord@ Gjendebu NP to TO to Memurubu NP [1-449 |] See VV see the DT the description NN description in IN in Hike NN hike 1a NN . SENT . [1-450 |] Here RB here it PP it 's VBZ be also RB also possible JJ possible to TO to take VV take the DT the boat NN boat . SENT . [1-451 |] 5. CD @ord@ Memurubu NP to TO to Gjendesheim NP [1-452 |] See VV see the DT the description NN description in IN in Hike NN hike 1a NN . SENT . [1-453 |] Here RB here it PP it 's VBZ be also RB also possible JJ possible to TO to take VV take the DT the boat NN boat . SENT . [1-454 |] Nautgardstind NN [1-455 |] If IN if you PP you 're VBP be sufficiently RB sufficiently hardy JJ hardy and CC and the DT the weather NN weather is VBZ be good JJ good , , , you PP you can MD can take VV take in IN in the DT the splendid JJ splendid Nautgardstind NN on IN on the DT the way NN way between IN between Gjendesheim NP and CC and Glitterheim NP . SENT . [1-456 |] Start VV start usually RB usually from IN from the DT the bridge NN bridge over IN over Tjørnholåa NP and CC and continue VV continue right RB right to TO to the DT the summit NN summit . SENT . [1-457 |] Nautgardstind NP 's POS 's 2258 CD @card@ metres NNS metre offer VVP offer a DT a sweeping VVG sweep view NN view all PDT all the DT the way NN way round NN round . SENT . [1-458 |] From IN from the DT the summit NN summit , , , you PP you continue VVP continue northwestwards NNS northwestward along IN along the DT the ridge NN ridge and CC and out IN out Nautgardsoksla NP down RB down towards IN towards the DT the route NN route to TO to Glitterheim NP . SENT . [1-459 |]

[1-460 |] Glittertind NP [1-461 |] Glittertind NP 's POS 's 2465 CD @card@ metres NNS metre doubtlessly RB doubtlessly are VBP be the DT the prime JJ prime hiking VVG hike destination NN destination from IN from Glitterheim NP . SENT . [1-462 |] The DT the great JJ great hunter NN hunter Jo NP Jo Gjende NP long RB long believed VVD believe that IN that he PP he had VHD have been VBN be the DT the first JJ first man NN man on IN on " `` " Tinden NP " '' " after IN after as RB as early JJ early as IN as 1842 CD @card@ having VHG have followed VVN follow a DT a reindeer NN reindeer buck NN buck all PDT all the DT the way NN way to TO to the DT the summit NN summit . SENT . [1-463 |] But CC but evidently RB evidently it PP it was VBD be a DT a city NN city fellow NN fellow who WP who also RB also was VBD be the DT the first JJ first on IN on this DT this summit NN summit . SENT . [1-464 |] The DT the cousin NN cousin of IN of Henrik NP Henrik Wergeland NP , , , landscape NN landscape painter NN painter Harald NP Harald Nicolai NP Nicolai Storm NP Storm Wergeland NP , , , scaled VVD scale Norway NP Norway 's POS 's next JJ next highest JJS high summit NN summit the DT the year NN year before RB before , , , together RB together with IN with Hans NP Hans Sletten NP Sletten from IN from Lom NP . SENT . [1-465 |] Besides RB besides , , , next IN next highest JJS high can MD can be VB be debated VVN debate - : - when WRB when the DT the first JJ first ascenders NNS ascender were VBD be on IN on Glittertind NP , , , the DT the summit NN summit snow NN snow dome NN dome was VBD be considerably RB considerably higher JJR high than IN than in IN in our PP$ our day NN day , , , so RB so it PP it 's VBZ be entirely RB entirely possible JJ possible that IN that the DT the summit NN summit was VBD be then RB then higher JJR high than IN than Galdhøpiggen NP , , , even RB even though RB though at IN at that DT that time NN time Galdhøpigg NP also RB also had VHD have a DT a summit NN summit glacier NN glacier . SENT . [1-466 |]

[1-467 |] Hellstugubreen VVN [1-468 |] A DT a good JJ good alternative NN alternative to TO to the DT the hike NN hike between IN between Spiterstulen NP and CC and Gjendebu NP is VBZ be to TO to ramble VV ramble along IN along the DT the classic JJ classic glacier NN glacier route NN route over IN over Hellstugubreen NP . SENT . [1-469 |] The DT the hike NN hike presupposes VVZ presuppose proficiency NN proficiency in IN in glacier NN glacier hiking VVG hike ; : ; it PP it requires VVZ require glacier NN glacier gear NN gear and CC and takes VVZ take longer RBR long than IN than the DT the alternative NN alternative in IN in the DT the valley NN valley . SENT . [1-470 |] From IN from Gjendebu NP , , , the DT the route NN route goes VVZ go up IN up Storådalen NP to TO to Hellerfossen NP , , , and CC and from IN from there RB there along IN along the DT the east JJ east side NN side of IN of Semmelåa NP , , , through IN through Semelholet NP and CC and up RB up in IN in the DT the saddle NN saddle between IN between Hinnotefjellet NP and CC and Søre NP Hellstugutinden NP . SENT . [1-471 |] From IN from there RB there , , , it PP it 's VBZ be glacier NN glacier hiking VVG hike northwards NNS northward over IN over Vestre NP Memurubre NP and CC and out RB out over IN over Hellstugubreen NP to TO to Visdalen NP and CC and Spiterstulen NP . SENT . [1-472 |]

[1-473 |] Lengths NNS length [1-474 |] Gjendesheim/Bessheim NP - : - Glitterheim NP , , , 7 CD 7 hours NNS hour . SENT . [1-475 |] Glitterheim NP - : - Spiterstulen NP , , , 5 CD 5 or CC or 7 CD 7 hours NNS hour . SENT . [1-476 |] Spiterstulen NP - : - Gjendebu NP , , , 8 CD 8 hours NNS hour . SENT . [1-477 |] Gjendebu NP - : - Memurubu NP , , , 5 CD 5 or CC or 6 CD 6 hours NNS hour , , , see VVP see p. NP P. 19 CD @card@ [1-478 |] Memurubu NP - : - Gjendesheim NP , , , 3 CD 3 , , , 5 CD 5 or CC or 6 CD 6 hours NNS hour , , , see VVP see p. NP P. 19 CD @card@ [1-479 |]

[1-480 |] Lodgings NNS lodging [1-481 |] Bessheim NP , , , Gjendesheim NP , , , Glitterheim NP , , , Spiterstulen NP , , , Gjendebu NP , , , Memurubu NP . SENT . [1-482 |]

[1-483 |] Public JJ public transportation NN transportation [1-484 |] Bus NN bus service NN service to TO to Gjendesheim NP , , , Bessheim NP and CC and Spiterstulen NP . SENT . [1-485 |] Boat NN boat service NN service on IN on Gjende NN . SENT . [1-486 |] Stops NNS stop at IN at Gjendebu NP , , , Memurubu NP and CC and Gjendesheim NP . SENT . [1-487 |]

[1-488 |] The DT the little JJ little hike NN hike round NN round [1-489 |] Hike NN hike 1d JJ - : - 2-3 CD @card@ days NNS day - : - gg VV [1-490 |]

[1-491 |] A DT a popular JJ popular hike NN hike round NN round in IN in Jotunheim NP is VBZ be from IN from Gjendesheim NP or CC or Bessheim NP via IN via Gliterheim NP and CC and back RB back via IN via Memurubu NP . SENT . [1-492 |] As RB as for IN for the DT the big JJ big hike NN hike round NN round , , , it PP it can MD can be VB be done VVN do in IN in both DT both directions NNS direction , , , and CC and there EX there are VBP be several JJ several alternative JJ alternative routes NNS route on IN on the DT the way NN way . SENT . [1-493 |]

[1-494 |] 1. CD @ord@ Gjendesheim/Bessheim NP to TO to Glitterheim NP [1-495 |] See VV see the DT the description NN description in IN in Hike NN hike 1c JJ . SENT . [1-496 |]

[1-497 |] 2. CD @ord@ Glitterheim NP to TO to Memurubu NP [1-498 |] The DT the first JJ first part NN part of IN of the DT the hike NN hike goes VVZ go along IN along the DT the route NN route to TO to Gjendesheim NP through IN through the DT the pass NN pass between IN between Austre NP and CC and Vestre NP Hestlægerhø NP . SENT . [1-499 |] Further RBR Further downhill RB downhill to TO to the DT the fork VV fork of IN of the DT the route NN route to TO to Gjendesheim NP and CC and down RB down to TO to Russvatnet NP . SENT . [1-500 |] There EX There 's VBZ be a DT a bridge NN bridge over IN over Blåtjørnåa NP . SENT .