Something from Norway

[tasadam]

While looking for something on the net I got side-tracked and found this...

Photo: Ivar Marthinusen

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It is taken from this site.

Courtesy of Google Translate,

Today's photo 9 December: Gray summer weather do not scare Norwegians from going on the trip. - Although it might not be the best view, creating a sparkling mist atmosphere when it wraps up to the steep cliff at the end Gjende. The picture is taken from the band at the bottom of Besseggen, and there is no shortage of people even on a foggy day, the photographer writes.
Photo: Ivar Marthinusen

Have a look at how worn the path is! So many people, you can see the vegetation totally stripped from the saddle due to foot traffic, and the orange bare ground scar dotted with people leading around the side of the peak.

Isn't this how the Cradle plateau would have been if it were not for the track work?

[rowan]

Really takes the pleasure out of it doesn't it. If I wanted to walk with lots of strangers I would spend the day window shopping in Melbourne.

[Charlievee]

From what I've read the Bessegen is a VERY famous walk destination. Certainly looks it, doesn't it ? Regards, CV

[north-north-west]

Reminds me of Moondyne. Prettiest supermarket queue ever.

[MJD]

And I was going to say that it reminds me of the Cradle Plateau!

[DanH]

The natural dam walkway between these lakes in Jutenheim is very famous and has been for centuries... it certainly sees more traffic than anything in Australia ... regarding the deep tracks - this part of of Jutenheim is waaay above the treeline which is at around 1000m so there is bugger all vegetation to hold what soil is left after ice that is packed here in winter... added to the damage is that Norwegians are amazing outdoors people... their culture seems to be centred around getting outside no matter what the weather... In Bodo - a little place just above the Arctic Cirlce - there is a 30km ski run that is lit up with hummungeous lights 24/7 thru winter so that the locals can get a ski/run/sled in the dark months!

[MJD]

We've got a tame Norwegian at work who said it was a very well known, popular and commercialised spot. Features in Norse mythology apparently. There are some good shots of it on wikipedia. And there is quite a big drop hidden by the mist on the left of the photo.