Briksdalsbreen
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Briksdalsbreen is one of the most accessible and best known arms of the Jostedalsbreen glacier. Briksdalsbreen is located in the municipality of Stryn in Vestland county, Norway.
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Briksdalsbreen is one of the most accessible and best known arms of the Jostedalsbreen glacier. Briksdalsbreen is located in the municipality of Stryn in Vestland county, Norway.
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Take a trip to Briksdal Glacier.... it is stunning. Down at road level there is all of the standard amenities for travellers such as toilets, parking and food which although is important, we visited to see nature and the glacier and not the facilities. The route from the car park is easy and pretty obvious due to the amount of people using it. This is a very popular walk so be prepared for plenty of company. It was the most glorious weather and being surrounded by mountains, snow and fast flowing water It was spectacular. Every step you take up the route was breathtaking and in the distance you start to see the tongue of the glacier hanging over the edge of the mountain drawing you towards it. Along the route you are presented with plenty of amazing photo opportunities that will not disappoint but reaching the glacier itself was quite special. When we reached the glacier there was no one else around....it was all ours. This amazing wonder of nature created an air of quiet and eeriness. Sat on a rock at the waters edge in the shadow of the mountain, the glacier close by and the early morning sun rising above the surrounding summits was simply the best and a very memorable experience. Certainly a place I could have stayed for hours. We visited at sunrise and would love to return at sunset as without doubt the experience and atmosphere would be a total contrast but equally special. The round trip we took was around 3.6 miles and including stops the time taken was circa 1 hour 45 minutes. What a great walk and one that must be done if you are in this beautiful area of Norway. I am a huge fan of raw nature and the one slight negative of this trip for me was the motorised buggies that are driven up and down the mountain to enable the less ambulant to see the glacier. It is important that everyone can see and share these environments but for me, noisy polluting vehicles in such a place really shouldn’t be allowed and fear that commercialism is taking priority over protecting nature and the silence of these magical places.
John GledhillJohn Gledhill
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Summary: a satisfying hike of ~45mins each way, many incredible views, beautiful glacier and not overly busy! Details: we travelled to Briksdalbreen from Bergen on our way up to Nordkapp over the next few days. The weather was stunning but not too hot, and the parking was free. On the drive up, there are so many waterfalls to see all around you. The restaurant and shop at the base is expensive, and they charge 10kr for using the bathroom via a digital pay app. Water will cost you around £4 a bottle, but it is from the glacier itself. You can buy the same water in Olden for £2, which is just down the road! I am not a hiker, and I managed the walk just fine despite having asthma, with a few stops on the steep bits. I don’t think this is too hard for the average human! However, it is not an EASY walk, with many steps and steep inclines to traverse. The walk is around 45 minutes, or an hour if you walk leisurely. You can get a trollcar to the top for around £25 and decide to do the return trip or amble downhill back to the base. The actual glacier and lake was stunning, with teal tinted water (which you can drink, and it’s oh so refreshing!). You can also see the other waterfalls from this area, and get some beautiful photos due to the fact that it’s not that busy. On the way up, there’s a bridge over a waterfall which sprays you and casts a rainbow in a full circle. If it’s a hot day, get wet to cool down! But beware that when you’re damp, mosquitos will attack 🦟 (@heightofeurope for our journey!)
Lauren AustinLauren Austin
80
Starting with the dislikes. Getting to and from the hike start can be bit of a pain especially if travelling by coaches. Narrow roads can get jammed easily and often. The hike itself can get very crowded during holidays. The good. The views! even from the above mentioned jammed roads, are spectacular! Every turn presents a new picture opportunity. One advantage of it being commercial is that there are ample facilities at the start. The hike itself is paved and wide - easily be walked up in a pair of sneakers. It only has few steep climbs before you are looking up at the glacier, across the pristine blue lake. For serious hikers, there is a tail that takes one up and close to the glacier. This will need a pair of proper hiking boots. Irrespective of weather, carry waterproofs as you will be walking through a spray from waterfall.
Aditya DevabhaktuniAditya Devabhaktuni
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So this isn't really a hike but rather an easy walk on wide paved and gravel paths. Round trip in 1.5 hours including stops at scenic spots. Waterfalls, rapids and you end at a lake at the foot of the resending glacier. I'd advise you to go early, before 9am to miss the hoards of tour buses and the elderly who walk at a slow space. I saw several prams also on the walk so it's suitable for all walks of life which make it busy. There are two cafes which were open early with basic food options and hit drinks and there is a large gift shop with the usual fare. If you have a car the drive there is very scenic from Olden and there are a few free camping spots along the way and of course some large camping grounds though they were all pretty busy when we drove past.
Natascha SzaboNatascha Szabo
00
We visited such a splendid Glacier on mid August. Weather was not rainy there. But weather temperature was around 9 degree. We preferred to join to an excursion with troll cars option than just by walking. And it was much more easier and comfortable for us to reach to lake area. In every circumstance, better to go there with water-proof top for preveting pulvarised waters from waterfalls on the way. There is no any additional other details to add because everyone added wonderful photos about here. Just be hurry to visit here. because, probably in 5 or 10 years, you can not see this wonderful glacier because of global warming.
Cem AytoreCem Aytore
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The Briksdal Glacier is melting every year, causing a reduction in its size. Back in 2008 when I visited, the glacier was quite substantial in size. In the summer, watching the melted glacier water flow down as waterfalls and form streams is a sight to behold. Despite the scorching summer weather, you can feel the coolness when you climb up the glacier. The melted glacier water forms a large lake beneath the glacier, which cascades down to create waterfalls, and further down, you can see a crystal-clear emerald-green stream. It's a must-visit spot when exploring the fjords.
Young KimYoung Kim
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