Newtontoppen

Located in the Chydeniusfjella mountain range, Newtontoppen reaches an elevation of 1,713 meters, making it the highest peak in the Svalbard archipelago.

The first expedition to reach the summit was led by geologist Helge Backlund in 1900, establishing a milestone in Arctic mountaineering exploration.

The peak received its name in 1898 as part of a series of mountains in the area named after influential mathematicians and astronomers.

Expeditions to Newtontoppen require official permission from the Governor of Svalbard and must include emergency beacons and proper winter equipment.

The mountain stands as an ultra-prominent peak with an isolation distance of 743 kilometers, surrounded by glaciers and permanent snow fields.

GPS coordinates: 79.01056,17.49091

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11