Snøhetta (mountain)
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| Snøhetta | |
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 The Snøhetta massif with the main summit in the center |
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| Elevation | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) |
| Location | Dovre, Norway |
| Range | Dovrefjell |
| Prominence | 1,675 m (5,495 ft) |
| Coordinates | |
| First ascent | 1798 by Jens Esmark |
| Easiest route | hike |
Snøhetta is the highest mountain in the mountain range of Dovrefjell, and the tallest mountain outside of the Jotunheimen range, making it the 32nd highest peak in Norway, based on a 10 metre topographic prominence cutoff.
The mountain has several peaks:
- Stortoppen, the highest summit, 2,286 meters. The Norwegian Army has set up a radio link station on top of this summit that is run with a diesel generator. For this reason, many recommend Vesttoppen as a better destination.
- Hettpiggen, 2,261 meters
- Vesttoppen, 2,253 meters
Under good conditions in both summer and winter, the ascent is relatively easy. Common starting points are Reinheim, Snøheim, or Åmotdalshytta.
