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Norway's rocky coastlines are home to three beautiful mountain formations that attract thousands of climbers and tourists. In addition to the thrill of climbing, these mountains offer a magnificent view that cannot be described in any words, you just need to see it.

Norway is famous for its nature - amazingly beautiful fjords and rocks hanging over them. We have already written about the Norwegian fjords, now let's move on to the story about the rocks. Let's start from the Trolltunga rock near the city of Odda. This rock looks like a tongue sticking out of the mouth. Trolltunga literally translates from Norwegian as the language of the troll. From here, a magnificent view of the canyon and fjords opens up, which is not surprising, since this tongue is located on a steep cliff with a height of 350 meters.

From here, a picturesque tourist trail leads another 950 meters up, along which only the most hardy travelers dare to climb. Earlier, a special tram rose from the base of the mountain to a height of 950 meters, but now it is no longer functioning.

Another famous Norwegian mountain attraction is the huge Kjeragbolten boulder, two meters wide. He is stuck in a mountain crevice at the edge of Mount Kyёrag. Many have been here famous travelers, the stone appears in the video with Matt dancing, which we wrote about earlier. When you stand on this boulder, goosebumps run on your skin, since under it there are 984 meters of cliff, and at the very bottom the cold waters of the Laysfjorden fjord are raging. This place is very popular with base jumpers and tourists taking pictures on the rock of Mount Kjørag.

Preikstolen, also known as the Preacher's Rock, is a massive 604 meters high cliff overlooking the Leisfjorden in the Kjørag plateau. The top of the plateau is a 25-meter perfectly flat plateau - a fairly well-known landmark in Norway. The tour to Preikestolen takes about 3 hours and is very popular with tourists.


A trip to any of these rocky locations will require stamina and lack of fear of heights. But if you are not afraid of difficulties, be sure to visit these places when you go to Norway.

The experience of the Norwegian mountains is highly seasonal.

Summer is the perfect time to trekking over vast plains and climbing steep peaks... This is high hiking season, so the popular trails can get quite busy.

In autumn, nature is busy preparing for winter - everything turns red and yellow... Fresh air and bright colors sharpen the perception to the utmost. It's time to collect blueberries and cloudberries, hunt partridge and deer.

And now winter comes. Most of Norway turns into a snowy kingdom but in some regions the winters are very dark and cold.

Winter is the longest season in the mountains. With the onset of spring, nature comes to life. It's time to explore the mountains and valleys - on foot or horseback - and fish in countless mountain lakes.

Five facts about the Norwegian mountains

1. Highest mountain in Norway(2,469 meters above sea level) - Galdhøpiggen in Jotunheimen National Park. The summit was first conquered by a group of local residents from the village of Lum in 1850. The brave team consisted of a teacher, church singer and farmer.
2. The second highest peak- Glittertind, also in Jotunheimen. Height (including snow cap) - 2,464 meters above sea level.
3. In Norway, any elevation that exceeds the upper belt of vegetation is called a mountain. The height of what is considered a mountain ranges from sea level in the far north to 1,200 meters above sea level in the south of the country.
4. In total, there are from 230 to 300 peaks exceeding 2,000 meters, depending on the definition that is taken as a basis.
5. There are about 1,000 mountains in Norway, exceeding 1,650 meters above sea level, with a topographic elevation of 50 meters or more.

Free access right

The right of access to nature (Norv. Allemannsretten) since 1957 became part of the Legislative Act on Free Access to Nature. It allows everyone to enjoy nature and often extends even to territories that are privately owned.

The basic rules are simple: treat nature wisely and carefully. Don't harm her. When leaving the place, leave it as you would like to see it yourself.

Mountain Code of Conduct

When in the woods and mountains, always follow the outdoor code of conduct.

1. Plan a route and share your plans with others.

2. Make sure the route you choose is appropriate for your skill level and weather conditions.

3. Take note of warnings about changing weather and avalanche hazard.

4. Carry equipment for bad weather and frost, even on short routes.

5. Have the necessary rescue equipment with you to help yourself and others in an emergency.

6. Choose safe routes. Recognize avalanche areas and precarious ice sheets.

7. Use a map and compass. Always know your exact location.

8. Don't be afraid to turn back. There is no shame in this.

9. In case of unforeseen situations, save energy and look for a suitable shelter.

The most beautiful mountainous country Norway is a real boon for travelers and connoisseurs of natural beauty. This is an amazing area in the north of Europe with bizarre fjords, clean lakes, fabulous glaciers, high peaks, noisy waterfalls. Travelers can watch from here the endless sea spaces, fish in small village rivers. It was in this area that tales of trolls were born. The narrow corridors of the bays and the rocky walls of the Norway mountains do not leave indifferent. Photos of these places are simply mesmerizing.

Features of the Norwegian mountains

Norwegians have always forgotten the hardships of city life in the mountains. On weekends or vacations, people are bound to run to the heights. Where else can you enjoy such fresh air? It is here that you can see stunning panoramas from an altitude of 2000 m above sea level. Norway is famous for its jagged, inaccessible hills and sloping, smooth cliffs. Many residents of the country have their own small summer cottages in the highlands.

The landscape of Norway is spectacular and contrasting, the most high peaks Northern Europe. It is very easy to get to the Norwegian peaks as there are marked trails everywhere.

In winter, the area is covered with snow, wearing a white outfit. The whole country begins to "dress" in ski slopes... Many are familiar with the great Norwegian ski resorts.

In the eastern part of the country (near Sweden), the mountains are more gentle. In the western region, they sharply lean towards Atlantic Ocean... In the south of the Scandinavian country, there are gentle and steep slopes, between which a vast highland lies. It is Norway that is famous for its fjords, winding sea bays that cut into the land and form rocky shores. Sometimes the rocks of the fjords reach a height of 1000 m.

Major mountain regions

There are seven main mountain regions in Norway:

• Jotunheimen National Park. There are many peaks over 2000 m high. high mountain region is Galdhoppigen (2469 m). The nature here is very picturesque, full of rivers, lakes, waterfalls, glaciers and flowering valleys. Many cyclists and climbers can be found in the park. Lovers of horseback riding, caving, canoeing have also chosen this area.
• Hardangervidda mountain plateau. In the west and north of this area, there are mountains, as well as the Hardangerjökülen glacier. The adornment of the plateau is the original cap-shaped mountain - Horteigen. It is here that the most popular cycling route in the country with a length of 80 km ("Excavator's Road", or Rallarvegen) is located.
• The Finnmarksvidd region is surrounded by flowers and greenery. The indigenous people live here - the Sami. There are two national parks with a pine forest in this area. Every year sled dogs can be seen here. In winter and autumn, you can see the northern lights from here.
• The Lyngsalpene mountain range is located 300 km from the northern circle. Many local peaks rise from the fjords, forming gorges, lakes, rivers and glaciers. It is very cold in this northern region. except northern lights from the massif you can watch the midnight sun.
• The slopes of the Sunnmeer Alps. Many freeride enthusiasts know these famous peaks overlooking the fjords. Most often, tourists climb Mount Slogen (1564 m above sea level). There are a lot of fish in local waters.
• Rondane National Park. There are several peaks higher than 2000 m. The park has preserved a pristine scenic area. It is in this area that the wild reindeer(no longer in Europe). Most famous route for tourists - "Troll trail". It is known for its 170 km long ski track.
• Dovrefjell region. This is popular national park The Pilgrim's Way, which runs between Trondheim and Oslo. The favorite activities for the population are rowing, fishing, canoeing and rock climbing.

Scandinavian mountains of Norway

The Scandinavian mountain range affects Norway, Finland and Sweden. The entire mountain system of Norway is part of the Scandinavian system. It is 1,700 km long and 320 km wide. On the slopes of the mountains, there are taiga forests, peat bogs, shrubs and meadows. There are a lot of minerals here. The relief is very diverse: longitudinal and transverse valleys give way to narrow ridges and jagged peaks. The most famous of them will be discussed below in the article.

Three mountain ranges

The Yutunheimen massif has the most high ridge Scandinavian mountains - Gallhopiggen. It consists of crystalline rocks called gabbro. It is always icy and covered with snow.

The Dovrefjell ridge is located in the central part of the country. Its highest mountain is Snöhetta (2286 m).

Another natural creation is the Seven Sisters mountain range. It includes seven peaks. It is from them that you can observe the kingdom of a thousand islands.

Mountain names in Norway

There are a lot of peaks in this country. What are the most famous mountains in Norway? Some of them are worth knowing:

• Galileo Peak (1637 m);
• Newton (1713 m);
• Chadwig (1640 m);
• Templet (766 m);
• Blocktinn (1032 m);
• Preikestolen (604 m);
• Maanselka (400 m);
• Kebnekaise (2123 m);
• Fløyen (425 m);
• Ulriken (643 m);
• Snönut (1606 m);
• Opera (951 m);
• Ceres (1675 m).

Abundance of glaciers

Many Mountain peaks Norway is covered with ice. Thick layers of snow sometimes reach 500 m. The handsome Svartisen rises in the north of the country. Its height at the highest point reaches 1594 m.

The largest continental glacier in Europe is the Justedalsbreen. Its highest peak reaches 1957 m.

Norway has an ice sheet called Serfonna. The most famous of its peak is Brosvelbrin, which has a length of 45 km.

On the northern coast of the island is the Westfonn Glacier, with an area of ​​2500 square meters. Its ice cover reaches 120 m.

The largest glacier on the island is Ulaf V Land. In total, this ice sheet covers 4150 square meters.

Basic facts about mountains

Norwegian mountains adorn any season. In summer it is very beautiful in the vast valleys. In autumn, everything is painted in bright colors and sharpens the perception, residents collect cloudberries and blueberries. In winter, the winter kingdom begins here. Spring provides an opportunity to fish and enjoy walks.

Any tourist should know the following information about Norway:

• The highest mountain in Norway, with a height of 2,469 m, is Galdhopiggen. She was once conquered by a group of local villagers, which included a farmer, teacher and singer from the church.
• In second place is Mount Glittertind (2464 m above sea level). From above it is decorated with a kind of snow cap.
• Everything that is above the upper belt of vegetation, the Norwegians used to call mountains. Sometimes it can be a height of 300 m, and sometimes it is a peak of 1500 m.
• Number of peaks in northern country with a height of more than 2000 m reaches 300.
• The number of mountains over 1500 m is about 1000.

Norway is a country where any tourist can touch the virgin nature.

The Scandinavian Peninsula is characterized by mountainous terrain. To the east, in Swedish territory, these mountains are flatter. In the west, in Norway, steep slopes descend sharply towards the Atlantic Ocean. In the southern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula, also in Norwegian territory, there are both steep and gentle slopes, between which there is a zone of vast highlands.

Norway is a country of mountains

There is a theory according to which glaciation came to Europe from Scandinavia. Studies show that the territory of modern Norway was more often than others covered with glaciers, which contributed to the appearance of fjords, which are considered today the main natural attractions of the country.

The highest peak in Norway is Gallhoppigen, with a crust height of 2469 m.It is slightly inferior to Glittertinn, whose height is 2452 m.

Mount Gallhoppigen (2469 m), Norway

There are several mountainous regions in Norway. Some of them boast the richest vegetation, while others show bare rocks. But in each region there are many opportunities for organizing recreation and active pastime.

The mountainous regions of Norway include Jotunheimen, Hardangervidda, Dovrefjell, Finnmarksvidda, Lyngsalpene, Sunnmeer Alps, Rondane.

Jotunheimen

The Jotunheimen region has the largest number of mountains in Northern Europe, the height of which exceeds 2000 m. It is here that Mount Gallhoppigen, the highest peak in Norway, is located. The nature of the Jotunheimen region is picturesque: there are many rivers, lakes, waterfalls, glaciers and flowering valleys.

In Jotunheimen, which is one of the national parks, there are excellent opportunities for downhill and cross-country skiing. Here they go cycling, horseback riding, mountaineering and caving, canoeing and climbing glaciers.

Jotunheimen is considered one of the most picturesque places in Europe, so there are hiking trails here. The most popular of them runs along the Besseggen ridge and allows tourists to admire the unique beauty of the view of two lakes: Yende, located south of the ridge at an altitude of 984 m above sea level, and Bessvatne, located north of the ridge at an altitude of 1373 m.

Hardangervidda

Hardangervidda is a mountain plateau with mountains in the western and northwestern parts, and the Hardangerjökülen glacier is located, one of the largest in Norway. In the center of the plateau there is a cap-shaped mountain Horteigen with a height of 1690 m.

The Hardangervidda region offers trekking, hiking, skiing and cycling trails. The 80 km Rallarvegen Excavator Trail is Norway's most popular cycling trail.

Hardangervidda is known as home to the largest reindeer population in Northern Europe, and as a region where fishing enthusiasts come hoping for a good catch in the waters of the many mountain lakes, streams or branches of the Sørfjord.

Dovrefjell

The Dovrefjell region, located on the border of South and Central Norway, is home to the Dovrefjell-Sundalsfjella and Dovre national parks. There are routes for hiking, cycling, skiing, the most popular of which is the Pilgrims' Road between Oslo and Trondheim. Dovrefjell has excellent opportunities for rock climbing, snowkiting, canoeing and fishing. But typical of these places are complex weather and long distances between settlements can only be up to experienced tourists.

Dovrefjell is the only place in the world where the musk ox, also called the musk ox, lives. Those who wish have the opportunity to go on a safari to see these animals in their natural habitat.

Finnmarksvidda

The Finnmarksvidd mountain plateau, surrounded by greenery and flowers, is one of the largest in Norway and is known as the home of the Sami, the country's indigenous population. On its territory are the national parks Ovre Anarjohka and Stabburdalen, which is considered the northernmost pine forest in the world.

Finnmarksvidda plateau is ideal for active rest in the lap of nature. In summer they go for hiking, and in winter they go skiing and snowmobiling. The world's northernmost dog sled race, Finnmarkslöpe, is held here every year.

In autumn and winter, in clear weather, you can admire the northern lights from the Finnmarksvidd plateau.

Lyngsalpene

The Lyngsalpene mountain range located on a peninsula is 300 km to the north polar circle... The unique appearance of these places is created by peaks that rise from the fjord and rush to the sky at a height of over 1000 m, glaciers, gorges, rivers and lakes.

It is cold here compared to the more southern regions of the country. Extreme skiers and experienced climbers feel confident on the mountain slopes. But the few gentle hills provide conditions for hiking, horse riding, skiing and dog sledding. Climbing Mount Sturgalten, which rises 1219 m above sea level, is especially popular. There are a lot of fish in the fjords, rivers and lakes, so you can enjoy a good catch here.

In Lyngsalpen, located beyond the Arctic Circle, you can see such rare natural phenomena like the midnight sun and the northern lights.

Sunnmeer Alps

Sunnmörsalpene, as the Norwegians call the Sunnmeer Alps, rise 2000 m above the fjords. They are known to all freeride enthusiasts. Off-piste skiing can be practiced here even in June.

The Sunnmeer Alps also have gentle slopes suitable for hiking, horseback riding, skiing and dog sledding. The most popular hiking route is the ascent to the summit of Slogen Mountain, which rises 1564 m above sea level. The fjords, rivers and lakes are abundant in fish, so the fishermen are guaranteed a good catch.

Rondane

Rondane is Norway's oldest national park. There are peaks exceeding 2000 m. This picturesque area has retained a sense of pristine origin, but, nevertheless, it is perfect for walking.

Today Rondane is known as the home of Europe's last herd of wild reindeer.

The most popular tourist route in Rondane is the Troll Trail. This 170 km trail runs from February to Easter and runs from Rondane to Lillehammer. While passing the "Troll Trail" you can admire the beauty of the pristine Norwegian nature.

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The territory of Norway is stretched along western shores Scandinavian Peninsula. The area of ​​the country is 385 thousand km 2, while coastline almost 10 times longer than the land borders. Norway shares borders with Russia, Sweden and Finland, while it owns 50 thousand islands.

The landscape here is rather sparse, represented by mountain systems... A special place is occupied by glacial peaks and fjords - bays surrounded by sheer cliffs.

Relief of Norway

The reliefs of this harsh country are distinguished by complex formation processes and insignificant anthropogenic variability. The territory of the state is located in different tectonic zones, which, fortunately, do not have seismic activity.

The emergence of fjords and the Scandinavian mountains in Norway is associated with the development of the peninsula itself, when the foundation broke. Historians distinguish four basic stages of the transformation of the relief in this territory:

• Destruction of geosynclinal areas and the appearance of a peneplain, as well as the formation of the Baltic Shield.
• Development of alpine folding and crumbling of mountains before the onset of the Cenozoic.
• The emergence of highlands in the southern part of Norway, as well as the expansion of faults.
• Fixation of basic forms of macrorelief and surface changes in microrelief due to glacier activity.

In fact, modern Norway is a continuous highland of various formations such as granite. About 130 thousand km 2 of the total area of ​​the country rise above sea level. The mountains are quite undulating, and against their background bays and valleys look like small cracks.

Norway's high mountains

Norwegian mountain ranges quite well mastered by tourists and local residents... In the east, these systems are flatter, and closer to Atlantic coast the mountains begin to drop off. The southern part includes both gentle and sharp slopes, between which there is a wide highland.

This is the largest high-mountainous European plateau with an area of ​​8 thousand km 2. The first mountains appeared here 5 million years ago, and the current ridges have been entrenched in the last 10 thousand years. There are a lot of glaciers preserved here, for example, Hardangerjokulen (the largest), Solfon, Napsfon. The decoration is a mountain in the form of a hat - Horteigen. The largest peaks reach 1.6 thousand meters above the sea in the south and west of the plateau. Several small rivers and waterfalls flow here.

This massif of mountains, only 300 km away from the Arctic Circle, is distinguished by very harsh climatic conditions. There are peaks under a thousand meters, as well as gorges, glaciers and reservoirs. Mount Sturgalten, with a height of 1,200 meters, is popular among athletes and winter lovers.

Tourist activities are also developed in these mountainous regions. Climbing Mount Slogen, which is 1,500 meters above sea level, is especially in demand.

This region has the largest number of Norwegian mountains with a height of under 2 thousand meters. The most high peak Norway - Mount Gallhoppigen. It rises 2.4 thousand meters above the fjords. This ridge of the Scandinavian mountains is always covered with ice crust and snow, and it consists of crystalline structures - gabbro. A national park is organized in these parts, and along the Besseggen ridge a a tourist route for admiring mountain lakes. The second largest mountain in Norway, Glittertind, is also located here. It is only 5 meters below the leading peak.

It is a ridge in the central region of Norway. National parks, formed here not only for beauty, but also for rare animals, are known for their beautiful mountain range Seven sisters. Highest point ridge - Mount Snokhetta (almost 2,300 meters).

Cliffs of norway

Preikestolen or rock pulpit

This giant cliff is located directly above the fjords at an altitude of 600 meters.You can find it near the Kjerag plateau. A distinctive feature of the cliff is the perfect square flat platform with stunning views.

Trolltunga or Troll Tongue

This natural landmark got its name from its unusual shape. Once a piece of rock broke off from Mount Skjeggedal, but did not fall into the abyss, but remained in an area of ​​350 meters above the banks of the river. Under the rock is now a beautiful artificial lake... About seven years ago, on the way to the mountain, the funicular stopped working, so you have to walk 12 km to the rock. However, the road is accelerated by admiring the local mountain reservoirs - the so-called troll boilers.

Kjeragbolten or pea stone

It is a two-meter stone stuck between two closely spaced rocks. It is located in the immediate vicinity of the pulpit cliff (however, like the "Trolltunga"), namely right on the Kjerag plateau. The rock is a huge cobblestone (5 m 3), towering over a kilometer abyss. Climbing the rock is quite easy, so there are a lot of tourists here.