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 Show map of Innlandet Muru (Lom) (Norway) Show map of 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 / 61.54386641; 8.51174354
• 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

• List of rivers in Norway

References

External links

• Memurubu mountain lodge

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