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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.

Units
Gjendesheim-Besseggen-Memurubu Trolltunga
Distance 8.8 mi14 km 7.5 mi12 km
Elevation gain 3,291 ft1,003 m 3,159 ft963 m
Typical duration 1 day 1 day
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 8.8 mi14 km, Gjendesheim-Besseggen-Memurubu is the longer route — roughly 1.4 mi2 km more than Trolltunga (7.5 mi12 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.