Jiehkkevárri
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| Jiehkkevárri | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,833 metres (6,014 ft) |
| Location | Tromsø and Lyngen, Troms,  Norway |
| Range | Lyngsalpene |
| Prominence | 1,741 m (5,712 ft) |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Topo map | 1633 IV Storfjord |
| Easiest route | Skiing |
| Listing | 2 at List of peaks in Norway by prominence, 10 at List of highest points of Norwegian counties |
Jiehkkevárri (also known as Jiekkevarri or Jiekkevarre) is a mountain in Lyngen and Tromsø, Troms, Norway.
It is the highest mountain in Troms and has the second largest primary factor among Norwegian mountains.
It's summit is ice-capped and any ascent involves a crossing of crevassed glaciers - its ascent is therefore for experienced mountaineers only.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Petter Bjørstad's mountain page, reference for primary factor.
- A. Dyer et al "Walks and Scrambles in Norway", ISBN 1-904466-25-7.
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