Muru (Lom) Explained

Muru
Pushpin Map:Innlandet#Norway
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the river
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Norway
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Innlandet
Subdivision Type3:Municipalities
Subdivision Name3:Lom Municipality
Length:13.1km (08.1miles)
Discharge1 Avg:3m3/s
Source1:Austre Memurubrean glacier
Source1 Location:Lom, Norway
Source1 Coordinates:61.5439°N 8.5117°W
Mouth:Lake Gjende
Mouth Location:Memurubu, Lom, Norway
Mouth Coordinates:61.4875°N 8.6306°W
Basin Size:77.43km2

Muru is a river in Lom Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. The 13.1km (08.1miles) long river runs through the Memurudalen valley in the Jotunheimen mountains. It originates on the mountain Memurutinden at the glacier Austre Memurubrean, runs through Memurudalen valley, and finally empties into the lake Gjende besides Memurubu. The river is the primary source for the lake.[1]

A unique aspect lake Gjende is its distinctive green color, a result of glacial runoff containing clay (rock flour). Looking down towards Memurubu one can even see the river Muru coloring the water.

The river is often used for recreational kayaking. There being no road access, however, boaters must carry their kayaks up to the river. Memurubu itself is a popular starting point for hikers wishing to travel across Besseggen.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muru . 2022-05-02 . NVE Atlas.
  2. Encyclopedia: Memurubu . . . 2021-01-03 . Lauritzen . Per Roger . Norwegian . 2022-05-02.