Krossbu Tourist Station – Bøverbreen Glacier loop from Krossbu

Hiking trails & Routes

Norway

Oppland

Lom

Krossbu Tourist Station – Bøverbreen Glacier loop from Krossbu

Hard

4.8

(77)

350

hikers

Krossbu Tourist Station – Bøverbreen Glacier loop from Krossbu

02:07

6.39km

150m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.32 km for 337 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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56 m

View of Sognefjellet and Sognefjellsvegen

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265 m

Krossbu Tourist Station

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A beautiful hike to the glacier.

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275 m

View of the Bøver Glacier

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The path leads along the river towards the glacier

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2.48 km

Bøverbreen Glacier

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The Bøverbreen is a glacier arm of the Smørstabbreen. In summer, you can hike to the edge of the glacier and admire the ice masses up close. If you would …

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3.92 km

Signpost to Kogadåsbren, Krossbu, and Sognefjellshytta

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4.12 km

View of Krossbu Turiststasjon

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6.39 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

2.27 km

620 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

2.27 km

582 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,400 m)

Lowest point (1,250 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

1°C

-3°C

68 %

Additional weather tips

It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

August 1, 2024,2024-08-01 - Wandern ohne Willi - Krossbu Turiststasjon – Bøverbreen Runde von Sletterust

Very nice hike over rocky steps. The stated 2 hours turned into 3 1/2 hours with breaks. Strenuous for hikers of advanced age or less fitness - but worthwhile.

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June 22, 2024,Parkplatz Krossbu - Rundweg zur Gletscherzunge des Bøverbreen

Beautiful high mountain circular hike. In June there are many snow fields and stream crossings. Also easy to do in wet weather with the right equipment.

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August 12, 2022,Route 55: Krossbu - zum Gletscher Boverbreen

Today we drove Norwegian Scenic Route 55 from Lom to Kaupanger. Beautiful scenery and amazing views.
Also included is a 3-hour hike from Krossbu to the glacier. We had to pass the outflow of the glacier (strong current).
Muffled, but done.
Further glaciers could also be seen from the road as we drove on
Finally, a view of the Sognefjord …

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