Hallingskarvet
| Hallingskarvet | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Folarskardnuten |
| Elevation | 1,933 m (6,342 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 35 km (22 mi) |
| Geography | |
| Country | Norway |
| Counties | Buskerud and Hordaland |
| Range coordinates | 60°37′N 7°45′E / 60.62°N 7.75°ECoordinates: 60°37′N 7°45′E / 60.62°N 7.75°E |
Hallingskarvet is a mountain range in southern Norway stretching from Geilo to Finse. The highest point is the 1,933-metre (6,342 ft) tall mountain Folarskardnuten, the highest point in Buskerud county.
In the north, there is a large dammed lake called Strandavatnet. The Bergensbanen railway line, which runs south of Hallingskarvet, has its highest stop at Finse Station (1,222 m).[1]
In 2006, the Hallingskarvet mountain range became part of the Hallingskarvet National Park.
Prestholtskarvet, eastern part of Hallingskarvet seen from the south
References
- ↑ Store norske leksikon. "Hallingskarvet" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2014-05-25.
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