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, runs through Memurudalen valley , and finally empties into the lake Gjende besides Memurubu. The river is the primary source for the lake.[1]

Muru
Muru river flowing down Murudalen towards Memurubu
Muru (Lom) is located in Innlandet
Muru (Lom)
Location of the river
Muru (Lom) is located in Norway
Muru (Lom)
Muru (Lom) (Norway)
Location
CountryNorway
CountyInnlandet
MunicipalitiesLom Municipality
Physical characteristics
SourceAustre Memurubrean glacier
 • locationLom, Norway
 • coordinates61°32′38″N 8°30′42″E / 61.54386641°N 8.51174354°E / 61.54386641; 8.51174354
 • elevation1,680 metres (5,510 ft)
MouthLake Gjende
 • location
Memurubu, Lom, Norway
 • coordinates
61°29′15″N 8°37′50″E / 61.487479526°N 8.630619049°E / 61.487479526; 8.630619049
 • elevation
984 metres (3,228 ft)
Length13.1 km (8.1 mi)
Basin size77.43 km2 (29.90 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average3 m3/s (110 cu ft/s)

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 Muru empties into Gjende lake next to Memurubu.

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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References

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  1. ^ "Muru". NVE Atlas. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  2. ^ Lauritzen, Per Roger, ed. (3 January 2021). "Memurubu". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
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