Glitterheim – Bessheim
A 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Innlandet, Norway.
- 0.5 mi
- one way
- 55 ft
- climb
- 4,478 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Glitterheim – Bessheim is a 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Innlandet, Norway. It stays at about 4,480 ft above sea level and is close to flat. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Beitostølen, about 19 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Besstrondrundhøe and Veslfjellet. For camping, Bessheim Fjellstue og Hytter and Besseggen Fjellpark AS are within about 6 miles. There are 8 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Glitterheim – Bessheim for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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