Hallingskarvet

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Hallingskarvet
Range
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Country Norway
County Buskerud
Highest point Folarskardnuten
 - elevation 1,933 m (6,342 ft)

Hallingskarvet is a mountain range in southern Norway stretching from Geilo to Finse. The highest point is Folarskardnuten (1,933 m), the highest point in Buskerud.

In the north there is a large dammed lake called Strandavatnet. The Bergensbanen railway, which runs south of Hallingskarvet, has its highest stop at Finse (1,222 m).

In 2006, Hallingskarvet became part of the Hallingskarvet National Park.

Prestholtskarvet, eastern part of Hallingskarvet seen from the south
Prestholtskarvet, eastern part of Hallingskarvet seen from the south

Coordinates: 60°37′N, 7°45′E