Galdhøpiggen
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Galdhøpiggen is the highest mountain in Norway, Scandinavia, and Northern Europe. The 2,469-metre-tall mountain is located in Lom Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. It is in the Jotunheimen mountains within Jotunheimen National Park.
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Galdhøpiggen is the highest mountain in Norway, Scandinavia, and Northern Europe. The 2,469-metre-tall mountain is located in Lom Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. It is in the Jotunheimen mountains within Jotunheimen National Park.
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Spectacular. One of the most rewarding hikes we have ever done, the views at the top are breathtaking. The path is easy to follow if there is good visibility but it’s not easy terrain. Lots of big boulders, a little bit of scrambling and crossing passages of snow. A reasonable level of fitness is required, as well as suitable shoes. There is a tuck shop at the top but I think we paid about £6 for a can of coke!! Paying for the convenience! There is 125NOK toll road fee up to Spiterstulen, which it tracks by number plate recognition so don’t forget to pay! The car park at Spiterstulen advertises as 50NOK for day parking, when we paid we did not receive a ticket to display or provide our number plate…so make of that what you will. There are toilets, showers and drinking water at the start. As well as the lodge providing food and drinks, but we did not use this. Bring a plastic bag or something to slide down the snow passages on your return, great fun and so much quicker! It’s busy at the top but a nice atmosphere. We completed is in 7 hours, including an hour stay at the top. Enjoy!
Stephanie De'AthStephanie De'Ath
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We started the hike from spiterstulen. We stayed in Lom and drove to the starting point. The last couple of kms towards the parking, you would need to drive through very narrow road with lots of bumps. Meeting points are there to help multiple cars pass. There are sufficient parking spaces. You need to pay a parking fee in the reception. Hike starts from the parking. What to expect from the hike. Initial 1 - 2 kms, you will find lots of plants and nice hiking path. All well marked with T. We got distracted towards another route. The main hike is towards left. You have continuous elevation till you start seeing the first peak which is not the main one. You need to cross 2 peaks before you see Galdhøpiggen. Route all the way is rocky. Minimum 4 to 5 snow routes which are surprizingly easy to cross. Weather changes lot of times. Expect slippery rocks when wet. Going up is easier than coming down. Around 4 hours to the top and 3 hours back.
SoumyaSoumya
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Went on a hike there at the end of september. Weather was all nice and sunny. As a begginer of such hikes but physically active person it wasn't the easiest of climbs, but nothing too bad. I did feel my legs get exhausted at the end of it. I started from Spiterstulen and took about 4 hours to get to the top of the mountain and then much quicker to get down. The top of the mountain had huge wind with snow up to my ankles but the view was spectacular.
ProteinsProteins
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Great hike, with rewarding views at the top. The ascension is aroind 1600 meters with the starting point at 800m. The hike to the top takes between 4-5 hours, but may be doable in under 4 hours if you are very eager. The weather changes rapidly so it pays off to stay at the top a bit longer if you happen to be in mist, because the view is breathtaking.
AlexAlex
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Easy climb for being able to say you've hiked to the highest mountain in Scandinavia. I say easy only because I'm an avid hiker but can be real cold and I'd guess more difficulty if you go outside of summer season. Great views if you're lucky with the weather. The very top was a bit on and off with visability but worth it when it was clear.
A. DK.A. DK.
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Gick upp på toppen en kall och snöig dag i juni med guide från Juvasshytta. Tog ca 3 h upp och lika långt ner (kunde nog gå någon timme snabbare neråt) då vi gick i lagom takt då både äldre vältränade personer (till och med över 70 år!) och även yngre lite mer oerfarna kunde hänga med. Börjar med en vandring på ca en timme upp till glaciären, det var inte allt för brant men ändå märkbart uppförs. Vid glaciären repade vi upp och gick över glaciären tills vi kom till början av den brantare ryggen upp. På ryggen var det väldigt brant och lite halt med hårdpackad snö, man var tvungen att greppa med händerna för att ta sig upp säkert. Efter branten på ca en timme var man upp vid en snötäckt marginellt flackare del innan toppen och toppstugan var nådd. Vägen nerför är klart lättare fysiskt, men kan ta tid beroende på fysiska egenskaper (knän osv). Det fanns inga källor till vatten så gällde att ta med sig det man behöver. Överlag trevlig upplevelse med kompetent guide och trevligt team!
Joakim EckJoakim Eck
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