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Galdhøpiggen (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈɡɑ̀ɫhøːˌpɪɡn̩]) is the highest mountain in Norway, Scandinavia, and Northern Europe. The 2,469-metre-tall (8,100 ft) mountain is located in Lom Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. It is in the Jotunheimen mountains within Jotunheimen National Park.
Sep 5, 2021 · Galdhøpiggen is the highest mountain not just in Norway, but all of Northern Europe. Here's what you need to know about climbing it. In a nation renowned for its mountainous terrain, you may think the country's tallest peak would be one of the most challenging.
Galdhøpiggen is the highest mountain in Norway, Scandinavia, and Northern Europe. The 2,469-metre-tall mountain is located in Lom Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. It is in the Jotunheimen mountains within Jotunheimen National Park.
Galdhøpiggen er Fastlands-Norges, Skandinavias og Nord-Europas høyeste fjell. Det har en høyde på 2 468,8 meter over havet. Fjellet ligger i Jotunheimen i Lom kommune i Innlandet fylke, på Jotunheimplatået på ca. 2 000 moh., og selve piggen stikker 420 meter over.
- Galdhøpiggen summit hike: the stats. Distance roundtrip: 11.6 km / 7.2 mi. Time required: 6-8 hours. Total Ascent: 650 m / 2120 ft. Type of hike: Out and back.
- About Galdhøpiggen. Galdhøpiggen is not only Norway’s highest peak, but it is also the highest peak in northern Europe. It stands at 2469 meters above sea level (8100 feet).
- The map of the Galdhøpiggen hike. Above you can see the path I followed from the car park to the summit. I measured the distance, elevation gain, and route with my Garmin Fenix 6S pro watch, which I wore on the day.
- How difficult is the hike to the Galdhøpiggen summit? For the most part, the hike to the summit is surprisingly easy. We had young children, small dogs, and seasoned older hikers in our group.
Mountain safety tips. The view from Norway’s highest peak, Galdhøpiggen, is simply breathtaking. The towering giant is the tallest mountain in Norway, as well as the highest in Northern Europe. When the sky is clear, you’ll have panoramic views of the surrounding Jotunheimen mountains.
Jul 18, 2022 · Galdhøpiggen is Norway’s highest mountain with the top being 2,469 meters above sea level. Despite being the very tallest mountain in all of Northern Europe, it’s not that difficult to ascent, and most people are able to hike to the top of Galdhøpiggen.
