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arated from the Svartdal to the X. hy a ‘Band’, or lofty plain with a series
of lakes (p. 134). The path then follows the E. side of the valley. To
the left, farther on, we obtain a superb view of the Thorfinshvl, a basin
formed by the Thorflnstinder; before us rise the three Knutshulstinder,
which enclose the Knutshul, but the highest (S310 ft.) of them is not
visible. Adjoining the northernmost are several peaks of Alpine character.
The highest part of the route is reached at the S. end of the long ‘Tjfern"
(lam), to the left, whence we perceive the mountains to the X. of Lake
Gjende, particularly the printed Semmeltind: to the E. the mountain
with a sharply cut outline is the Leirungskampen. Beyond the second,
and smaller lake (4750 ft.) and a glacier descending from the left, we enter
the Svartdal, of which there is no definite boundary, and follow the right
(E.) hank of the Svartdøla\ to the left tower the imposing Svarldalspigge
(7170 ft.). We theu cross to the left bank. We soon reach the huge
precipice descending to Lake Ojende, called Ujendebrynet, through which the
Svartdøla has worn a deep gorge (Svartdalsgh/pet). We may either follow
the latter from ‘Varde’ to ‘Varde’, or (better) ascend a ridge covered with
loose stones to the left to the ’ Svartdalsaksel (5855 ft.), which commands
an admirable survey of the whole X. side of Jolunheim. To the X.W. are
the Jlelkedalstind (below which lies the Orisletjærn), and the
Kaudalstind-er, Snmrstabtinder, and Skarvedalstind; to the X. the Semmeltind, the
3Ie-murutind, Tjukningssuen, and Xautgardstind; to the E. the Beshø and
Bes-egg; while at our feet lie the dark-green Gjende with the Gjendetunge
and Memurutunge. (From this point the Srartdalspigge, 7170ft., may be
ascended without difficulty.) We now descend to theW., below the
Lange-dalsbræ, at first somewhat steeply over loose stones (caution necessary),
and then over soft grass. The route then descends by the course of the
glacier-stream into the Vesle-Aadal, whence it soon reaches the
Gjexde-boi) (p. 140). On reaching Lake Ojende, the traveller may prefer to shout
for a beat to convey him across the water (10 min ).
Continuing our voyage on Lake Bygdin. we next pass the
Langedals-Elv and then the Oaldelerg. where there is a small
uninhabited hut. From the hill falls the Guhlebergsfos. On the S.
side of the lake rises iJryllenøgset (4865 ft."). Rounding the
precipitous rocks of the Galdeberg, we observe to the right above us the
Galdebergstind, and facing us the Lungeskarlen (or Riisteggen) with
the Uranaastind (7040 ft.), presenting one of the sublimest
spectacles in Jotunheim. On the right next opens the valley of the
Tolorma(IIøistakka), which forms a waterfall, with the Graxhoruny
(or Snehulstind, 7145 ft.) in the background. To theS.W. rise the
Koldednlstinder (6700 ft.), and to the S. the Skinegg. Looking
back, we observe the three peaks of the Sletmarkhe. The lake
owes its milky colour to the MelkedMa . a genuine glacier-brook.
After a row from the Raufjordsheim of about 6 hrs. in all, we reach
the timber-built —
Eidsbugarden, or Eidsbud, situated at the W. end of Lake
Bygdin, about 100 ft. above the water, where the accommodation
is similar to that afforded by the club-huts (same charges). This
is the most beautifully situated ‘hotel’ in Jotunheim, and is the
starting-point for several magnificent excursions.
The ascent of the *Skinegg (ca. 5085 ft.) from Eidsbugarden
takes 1(2 hr. (or there and back hrs.; no guide required).
We cross the stream descending from the Eid between lakes
Bygdin and Tyin, and ascend straight to the northern peak, avoi ling
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