This northern country is one of the most popular among fans of mountain slopes, hiking and skiing and climbing. In Norway, many tourist routes encompass visits to the amazingly beautiful fjords , the view from which opens from the peaks, often accessed only by foot. The height of the mountains in Norway varies mainly up to 2 thousand meters (there are about 230-300 vertices above this point). There are several important places in the country that can not be ignored if you decide to travel to Norway and see its beautiful peaks.
What mountains are there in Norway?
On the territory of this northern state, you can distinguish mountain ranges and even entire mountain areas, peaks in the Spitsbergen archipelago and glacial peaks.
Mountain ranges of Norway
These include:
- Jotunheimen . The name of these mountains of Norway is translated as "Valley of giants", which is symbolic, since there are about 3 dozen peaks along the national park of the same name. Among them stands the highest mountain in Norway - Galhöpiggen (2469 m). At the foot of several peaks in the Jotunheimen nature reserve, guest houses work for rest of visitors. The nature of these places is very picturesque. In addition to the mountains, there are rivers , lakes , glaciers , waterfalls and flowering valleys. During a holiday in Jotunheimen you can go on a bicycle, ski trip or go in for caving.
- Hardangervidda . The largest mountain plateau in European territory. The place is characterized by the presence of a year-round glacier and, as a consequence, a cool climate. In the center is the summit of Horteigen (1690 m). Routes in the Hardangervidda area are suitable for trekking, family skiing and biking, as well as for preparing for serious expeditions.
- Finnmarksvidda. This area is home to the indigenous population of Norway - the Saami. In the autumn-winter period, you can observe the Northern Lights here, in winter - go skiing and snowmobiling.
- Sunnmøre Alps. Rise above the fjords at 2 thousand meters. Great for fans of freeride. During the whole year you can practice off-piste skiing. On gentle slopes there are routes of horseback, foot and ski walks.
- Dovrefjell. These mountains have a border with Southern and Central Norway, are in the national parks of Dovre and Dovrefjel Sundalsfjella . The tops of Dovrefjell were the place of inspiration of the famous Norwegian composer E. Grieg. For tourists there are several hiking, cycling and skiing trails.
- Lynsalpene. There is this mountain range just 300 km north of the Arctic Circle. In comparison with other slopes of Norway, the lowest temperature is here. These mountains are not so high, they rise directly from the fjords, over the raging rivers and waterfalls, small lakes and narrow gorges. Those wishing to visit Lynsalpene are offered a ride on horseback, dog sledding or skiing, go fishing or hiking.
- Rondane . The oldest national reserve in Norway , on the territory of which there are peaks of more than 2 thousand heights. There are many tourist routes, the most popular is called the "Trolls Path".
- Troll's tongue (Trolltung's rock). Mount Troll's tongue in Norway is located near the town of Odda, above Ringeldalsvatn lake, at an altitude of 350 m. It is a very popular place for mountaineering and hiking. Its zest is in photographing on a famous stone in the form of a tongue, which seemed frozen in a horizontal position above the abyss. Photo Trolley Mountains in Norway are most often found on souvenirs of the country .
- Trollheimen. A picturesque mountain range surrounded by many valleys and high-mountain lakes. Here is the summit of Snot, the ascent to which is recognized as the most beautiful route in the whole of Norway.
- Shu-Sostre . Mountains The seven sisters in Norway are on the island of Alsten, in the Nordland region. They have 7 peaks of about 1000 m high, located one after another, on each of them you can climb without equipment and special training. In clear weather from above you can observe the wonderful landscapes of the surroundings, which have been called "The Kingdom of a Thousand Islands".
- Akerneset. A few kilometers from the city of Geiranger there is the Akerneset mountain in Norway, the collapse of which scientists predict in the next century.
Mountains of Spitsbergen
In the Svalbard archipelago, you can also see many amazing mountains of beauty. Let's single out a few of them:
- Peak of Newton. This is the highest point of the Spitsbergen archipelago (1713 m). Located in the south of the peninsula of Nyu-Friesland, in Western Spitsbergen.
- The peak of Perrier. The second highest peak of the archipelago (1712 m), located 22 km north-west of Newton peak.
- Peak of Galileo. It is located on the island of Western Spitsbergen, north-west of Newton peak. Occupies the 5th place in height among all the peaks of the archipelago (1637 m).
- Miserifiellet. It is located on Medvezhy Island and is its highest point (536 m).
- Opera. The peak in Western Spitsbergen, the height of 951 m. The name was received due to an unusual form in the form of an amphitheater with a mountain Tenor in the center.
- Templet. The mountain is located in Western Spitsbergen, in the north of Sassenfjord. The name was given in connection with the external similarity of the mountain with the temple destroyed here.
- Ceres. The third highest point (1675 m), named after the homonymous dwarf planet.
- Chadwick. The mountain has a height of 1640 meters and is located on the peninsula of Niu-Friesland.
Glaciers
Finally, speaking of Norway, we can not fail to mention a few words about its glacial peaks :
- Svartisen . The highest point of this glacier is 1594 m, the maximum thickness of the ice mass is 450 m.
- Jostedalsbreen . Very large glacier in the Sogn og Fjordane region. One of the highest peaks is Högst Breakulen (1957 m).
- Brosvelbrin. It is the glacier of the Spitsbergen archipelago, is located in the southern part of Sfrfony. Leaves in the Barents Sea for a length of 20-30 km.
Other well-known glacial peaks are Westphonne, Ostfonna , Land of Ulaf V, Kongsvegen, Kronesbrin, Librin, Lomonosovfonna, Monakobrin and others.