Norefjell

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Norefjell seen from Sokna in Ringerike
Norefjell seen from Sokna in Ringerike

Norefjell is a mountain range between the valleys Eggedal (west) and Hallingdal (east) in Norway. It covers parts of the municipalities Flå, Sigdal, and Krødsherad, all in the county Buskerud.

Its highest mountains are

  • Gråfjell, 1,468 m (4,816 ft)
  • Høgevarde, 1,459 m (4,787 ft)

It is also an alpine ski resort, located in the municipality Krødsherad, about one and a half hours drive north of Oslo. Norefjell was host to the downhill and giant slalom competitions of the 1952 Olympic Winter Games.

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Coordinates: 60°16′N 9°29′E / 60.267, 9.483