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Mountain Lakes

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Along the Preikestolen hiking route, several small mountain lakes appear between forest and rocky sections. These lakes add a calm and refreshing element to the hike and reflect the surrounding landscape on still days. The lakes are usually shallow and clear, surrounded by grass, stone, and low vegetation. They offer natural resting points where hikers can pause and enjoy quiet moments. For travelers, the mountain lakes provide a gentle contrast to the steep cliffs and wide fjord views found later on the trail.

What to See & Do

  • 🏊 Take a refreshing dip 💧 in the Tjødnane mountain lakes—a popular halfway tradition 🏔️
  • 📸 Capture mirror-like reflections 📷 of the rugged mountain terrain in the still water 🎞️
  • 🧘 Enjoy a quiet meal 🥪 at one of the natural rest areas surrounding the lake shores 🧺
  • 🐸 Observe the alpine flora 🌸 including small carnivorous sundews in the marshy edges 🌿
  • ✨ Witness the shifting light ⛅ as clouds move across the high-altitude landscape 🏔️

How to Get There

  • 🥾 Reach the lakes via the main trail 👣 about 2.5–3km from the starting point 🏁
  • 🚩 Follow the red “T” trail markers 🎨 that lead directly past the lake cluster 🏔️
  • 🛤️ Walk the wooden boardwalks 🪵 through the wetlands immediately preceding the water 🌿

Travel Tips

  • 🧊 Be prepared for cold water 🌡️ if you decide to swim—it’s genuine mountain meltwater! 🧣
  • 🚯 Practice “Leave No Trace” 🚮—carry all food wrappers and waste back to Basecamp 🎒
  • 🥾 Protect the vegetation 🌸 by resting on the large, flat granite rocks near the water 🛡️
  • 🧴 Use eco-friendly sunblock ☀️ as the sun’s reflection off the water is intense 🏔️

Suggested Itinerary

  • 9:00 AM – 🧗 Reach the Tjødnane lakes 🏔️ after the most demanding uphill sections 🥾
  • 9:30 AM – 📸 Take a break for photography 📷 or a quick, invigorating mountain dip 🏊
  • 10:00 AM – 👣 Continue the final 20–30 minute walk 🧗 toward the Preikestolen cliff ⛰️
  • 12:30 PM – 🔭 Pass the lakes again 🚶 on your descent for a final moment of tranquility 🧘

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: Weather dependent

Entry Fee:

Free

Best Time to Visit:

Late morning or afternoon

Location

📌 Mountain lakes along the Preikestolen Hiking Trail, Norway

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