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Galdhøpiggen
Scandinavian Mountains/Highest point
Galdhø Peak, Norwegian Galdhøpiggen, highest mountain peak of Norway and the Scandinavian Peninsula. It lies in the Jotunheim Mountains, south-central Norway, and rises to 8,100 feet (2,469 metres).
Where is the highest mountain in Norway?
Juvasshytta is Northern Europe’s highest tourist lodge, at the foot of Galdhøpiggen. With its 2469 meters above sea level, Galdhøpiggen is both Norway’s and Northern Europe’s highest mountain.…
What is the big mountain in Norway called?
Norway’s tallest mountain is Galdhøpiggen in the Jotunheimen National Park, towering 8,100 feet above sea level.
What is the second tallest mountain in the Scandinavian peninsula and how tall is it?
Glittertind. Glittertind is the second highest mountain in Norway at 2,465 m tall.
What is the highest mountain in Europe called?
Mont Blanc, Italian Monte Bianco, mountain massif and highest peak (15,771 feet [4,807 metres]) in Europe. Located in the Alps, the massif lies along the French-Italian border and reaches into Switzerland.
How tall are mountains in Norway?
Highest peaks in Norway with prominence above 50 m
| Rank | Name | Elevation (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galdhøpiggen | 2469 |
| 2 | Glittertind | 2452 |
| 3 | Store Skagastølstinden | 2405 |
| 4 | Store Styggedalstinden, E | 2387 |
Where is Scandinavia mountain?
The Scandinavian Mountains or the Scandes is a mountain range that runs through the Scandinavian Peninsula….
| Scandinavian Mountains | |
|---|---|
| Countries | Norway, Sweden and Finland |
| Range coordinates | 65°N 14°ECoordinates: 65°N 14°E |
Where is the tallest mountain in Europe located?
What are the 5 highest mountains in Europe?
Top 10 Highest Peaks in Europe
- Monte Rosa, Switzerland.
- Ushba, Georgia.
- Mont Blanc, Italy, France.
- Tetnuldi, Georgia.
- Koshtan-Tau, Russia.
- Shkhara, Georgia.
- Dykh-Tau, Russia.
- Mount Elbrus, Russia. Topping our list is the impressive Mount Elbrus, of the Caucasus Range in Russia (Eat your heart out, Matterhorn).