Oksskolten

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Oksskolten

Okstindan
Elevation 1,916 metres (6,286 ft)
Location Hemnes, Nordland, Flag of Norway Norway
Range Okstindan
Prominence 1,380 m (4,528 ft)
Coordinates 66°0′32.15″N 14°20′46.44″E / 66.0089306, 14.3462333Coordinates: 66°0′32.15″N 14°20′46.44″E / 66.0089306, 14.3462333
Topo map 2027 III Storakersvatnet
Easiest route Glacier crossing
Listing 7 at List of highest points of Norwegian counties, 8 at List of peaks in Norway by prominence

Oksskolten (lit Bulls Head) is a mountain in Hemnes, Nordland, Norway. It is the highest point in Nordland, the highest in Nord-Norge, and has Norway's eight largest primary factor. It lies in the mountain range Okstindmassivet between Korgen and Røssvatnet.

In order to get to the summit, parts of the glacier Okstindbreen must be passed.

Height profile Oksskolten
Height profile Oksskolten

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