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Gjendesheim-Besseggen-Memurubu vs Trolltunga

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Gjendesheim-Besseggen-Memurubu Trolltunga
Distance 14 km 12 km
Elevation gain
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Local
Country Norway Norway
Best time to hike Best from July to September Best from July to September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Gjendesheim-Besseggen-Memurubu vs Trolltunga: which should you hike?

At 14 km, Gjendesheim-Besseggen-Memurubu is the longer route — roughly 2 km more than Trolltunga (12 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Trolltunga is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.