Jotunheimen 1: Fondsbu - Gjendesbu - Gjendesheim - Leirvassbu - Skogedalsboen - Fondsbu

Five days in Jotunheimen. Arrive at Fondsbu and hike up to Gjendesheim. Spend the night, then hike to Gjendesheim via Mermurbu and Bessegen (23 km / 14 miles). This leg has a lot of spetacular views, but can also be shortened by taking the boat from Gjendesbu to Mermurbu. If you decide to do the full hike, then one alternative is to ship your backpacks and go super light with a running west or similar. From here, take the boat back from Gendesheim to Gendebu, then hike to Leirvassbu. Next to Skogadalsboen and then back to Fondsbu.

Day 1: Fondsbu Gjendebu 16 km 5.5 hours Day 2: Gjendebu Gjendesheim 24/16 km 12/7 hours Ship backpacks, alternative is to take boat between Mermurbu and Gjendebu Day 3: Gjendebu Leirvassbu 18 km 7 hours Day 4: Leirvassbu Skogedalsboen 18 km 6 hours Day 5: Skogedalsboen Fondsbu 22 km 8 hours Taking the easiest route Sum: 83 km in 5 days