The most beautiful mountainous country of Norway is a real find for travelers and connoisseurs of natural beauty. This is an amazing area in the north of Europe with bizarre fjords, clear lakes, fabulous glaciers, high peaks, noisy waterfalls. Travelers can watch the endless sea from here, fish in small village rivers. It was in this area that tales of trolls originated. The narrow corridors of the bays and the rocky walls of the mountains of Norway 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 definitely run to the peaks. Where else can you enjoy such fresh air? It is here that you can see stunning panoramas from a height of 2000 m above sea level. Norway is famous for its jagged, impregnable elevations and sloping, smooth cliffs. Many residents of the country have their own small cottagesin the mountains.
Norway's landscape is spectacular and contrasting, with some of the highest peaks in Northern Europe. It is very easy to approach the Norwegian peaks, as there are marked trails everywhere.
In winter, the area is covered with snow, wearing a white outfit. The whole country is beginning to "dress" in the ski slopes. Many are familiar with the magnificent Norwegian ski resorts.
In the eastern part of the country (near Sweden) the mountains are more gentle. In the western region, they slope sharply towards the Atlantic Ocean. In the south of the Scandinavian country there are gentle and steep slopes, between which lies a vast highland. It is Norway that is famous for its fjords, winding sea bays, crashing into land and forming rocky shores. Sometimes fjord cliffs reach a height of 1000 m.
Main mountain regions
There are seven main mountain regions in Norway:
- Jotunheimen National Park. There are many peaks over 2000 m high here. The highest mountain in the region is Galdhöppigen (2469 m). The nature here is very picturesque, full of rivers, lakes, waterfalls, glaciers and flowering valleys. You can meet many cyclists and climbers in the park. Horseback riding, caving, and canoeing are also a favorite of this area.
- Hardangervidda mountain plateau. Mountains stretch to the west and north of the area, as well as the Hardangerjökulen glacier. The decoration of the plateau is the original cap-shaped mountain - Horteigen. This is where the most popularthe country's cycling route of 80 km ("Digger Road", or Rallarvegen).
- The Finnmarksvidd region is full of flowers and greenery. Here lives the indigenous population of Norway - the Sami. There are two national parks with a pine forest in this area. Every year you can watch dog sled races 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. In addition to the northern lights, you can watch the midnight sun from the array.
- The slopes of the Sunnmør Alps. Many freeride enthusiasts know these famous fjord peaks. Most often, tourists climb Mount Slogen (1564 m above sea level). There are many fish in local reservoirs.
- Rondane National Park. There are several peaks above 2000 m. The park has preserved its original picturesque area. It is in this area that wild reindeer live (no more in Europe). The most famous route for tourists is the Troll Trail. It is known for its 170 km long ski track.
- Dovrefjell region. This national park is popular along the Pilgrim's Road, which runs between Trondheim and Oslo. Rowing, fishing, canoeing and rock climbing are favorite pastimes for the population.
Scandinavian mountains of Norway
Scandinavian mountain system affects Norway,Finland and Sweden. The entire mountain system of Norway is part of the Scandinavian system. It has a length of 1700 km and a width of 320 km. Taiga forests, peat bogs, shrubs and meadows are spread on the slopes of the mountains. There are a lot of minerals here. The relief of the highlands is very diverse: longitudinal and transverse valleys are replaced by narrow ridges and jagged peaks. The most famous of them will be discussed below in the article.
Three mountain ranges
The highest ridge of the Scandinavian mountains - Galldhøpiggen - is located in the Jutunheimen massif. It consists of crystalline rocks called gabbro. It is always icy and covered with snow.
In the central part of the country is the Dovrefjell ridge. Its highest mountain is Snohetta (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 about:
- Galilee Peak (1637m);
- Newton (1713 m);
- Chedwig (1640m);
- Templet (766 m);
- Blocktinn (1032m);
- Preikestolen (604 m);
- Maanselka (400 m);
- Kebnekaise (2123m);
- Fløyen (425m);
- Ulriken (643m);
- Snönut (1606m);
- Opera (951m);
- Ceres (1675 m).
Glacier abundance
ManyThe mountain peaks of Norway are covered with ice. Thick layers of snow sometimes reach 500 m. In the north of the country, the handsome Svartisen rises. Its height at the highest point reaches 1594 m.
The largest continental glacier in Europe is Jostedalsbreen. Its highest peak reaches 1957 m.
In Norway, there is an ice sheet called Sørfonna. Its most famous peak is considered Brosvelbrin, which has a length of 45 km.
On the northern coast of the island is the Vestfonna Glacier, with an area of 2500 square meters. Its ice cover reaches 120 m.
The largest glacier on the island is Olaf Land V. In total, this ice sheet covers 4150 square meters.
Key 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, the residents collect cloudberries and blueberries. In winter, the winter kingdom comes here. Spring brings the opportunity to fish and enjoy walks.
Any tourist would do well to know the following information about Norway:
- Galdhøpiggen is the highest mountain in Norway with a height of 2469 m. She was once won over by a group of local villagers that included a farmer, a teacher, and a church singer.
- In second place is Mount Glittertind (2464 m above sea level). From above it is decorated with a kind of snow cap.
- Everything above the upper belt of vegetation, the Norwegians used to callmountains. Sometimes it can be a 300m hill, and sometimes it can be a 1500m peak.
- The number of peaks in the northern country over 2000m reaches 300.
- The number of mountains over 1500m is about 1000.
Norway is a country where any tourist can touch the virgin nature.
