Muru (Lom)
Muru is a river in Lom Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. The 13.1-kilometre (8.1 mi) long river runs through the Memurudalen valley in the Jotunheimen mountains. It originates on the mountain Memurutinden at the glacier Austre Memurubrean and runs through Memurudalen valley and then finally empties into the lake Gjende right next to Memurubu. The river is the primary source for the lake Gjende.[1]
| Muru | |
|---|---|
 Muru river flowing down Murudalen towards Memurubu | |
  Location of the river  Muru (Lom) (Norway) | |
| Location | |
| Country | Norway |
| County | Innlandet |
| Municipalities | Lom Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Austre Memurubrean glacier |
| • location | Lom, Norway |
| • coordinates | 61.54386641°N 8.51174354°E |
| • elevation | 1,680 metres (5,510 ft) |
| Mouth | Lake Gjende |
• location | Memurubu, Lom, Norway |
• coordinates | 61°29′15″N 8°37′50″E |
• elevation | 984 metres (3,228 ft) |
| Length | 13.1 km (8.1 mi) |
| Basin size | 77.43 km2 (29.90 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 3 m3/s (110 cu ft/s) |
One of the unique aspects of the lake Gjende is that the water has a distinct green color which is the result of glacial runoff containing clay (rock flour). Looking down towards Memurubu one can see the river Muru coloring the water with a light colored runoff.
The river is used for kayaking, however, there is no nearby road access and kayakers must carry their kayaks up the river. Memurubu is a popular starting point for hikers wishing to travel across Besseggen.[2]
See also
References
- "Muru". NVE Atlas. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- Lauritzen, Per Roger, ed. (3 January 2021). "Memurubu". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2 May 2022.