Norwegian Mountains, Oppland

Gjendehøe, 1257m (Gjendeshø)
 

Gjendehøe
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Introduction

Gjendehøe is a low mountain top (compared to the surroundings) located between lakes Gjende and Nedre Leirungen. In the summer and autumn, the starting point for the route is Leirungsbuin by RV51 (the road is closed during winter). This page will describe a hiking route that is only doable through a short period in spring, when you can walk or ski from Gjendesheim, cross the drain from Lake Gjende and hike up Gjendehøe's north ridge.

Gjendehøe is located on the Jotunheimen National Park border.

Gjendehøe
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Primary factor:

Gjendehøe (Norge 1:50,000: 1257m, Økonomisk Kartverk: 1257,28m, UTM 32 V 489278 6817042) has a primary factor of 187m towards the higher parent Knutshøe (1517m). The defining saddle (approx. 32 V 487620 6816773) is found between Nedre Leirungen and Leirungsholet. Ref. Norge 1:50,000 (20m contours), the saddle is within the range 1060-1080m, interpolated to 1070m.

Gjendehøe
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Trail descriptions

Route 1: Gjendeosen - Gjendehøe (spring - on foot) Difficulty : YDS Class 2. Exposure : No. One steep hill, though... Distance : Approx. 1,8km to the top (2D distance) Time : Approx. 45-60 minutes to the top Starting Elev.: Approx. 990m  (Gjendeosen) Vertical Gain : Approx. 270m

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This route description is valid per Apr 2011

Access

(all distances are approx. distances)

The starting point for this route description is Gjendeosen (N61.49520 E8.80977) just west of highway RV51. This road is not open during winter and opens around Easter time. Check vegvesen.no for details. From RV51, follow the signpost towards Gjendesheim and follow this road to its end. Find parking (fee) at Gjendeosen.

The route

The route
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This route requires safe ice on Lake Gjende. Talk to the people at the local kiosk at Gjendeosen to get the latest update. The crossing only takes a couple of minutes. Head towards Gjendehøe's north ridge. If the ridge is free of snow, this is a slightly steep, yet easy hike. If there is snow on the ridge, then conditions may vary from easy to challenging (ice-axe/crampons required)

The summit (N61.48693 E8.79867) is marked by a medium-sized cairn. There are several cairns, which may be confusing in fog.

Gjendehøe
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Pictures and Trip reports:

• Gjendehøe on foot, Apr 19 2011