Galdhøpiggen, Mountain summit in Innlandet, Norway.
Galdhøpiggen rises 2,469 meters above sea level, making it the highest peak in Norway, Scandinavia, and Northern Europe within Jotunheimen National Park.
Local guide Steinar Sulheim and two companions completed the first documented ascent of Galdhøpiggen in 1850, changing previous beliefs about Norway's highest peak.
The name Galdhøpiggen combines Norwegian words referring to a steep mountain road and rounded mountain, reflecting the geographical features of the area.
Two main hiking routes lead to the summit: from Juvasshytta at 1,840 meters or from Spiterstulen at 1,110 meters, with guides available during summer months.
The mountain hosts the Galdhøpiggen Summer Ski Centre on its glacier, allowing visitors to ski during summer when conditions permit.
Location: Lom Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 2,468.854 m
GPS coordinates: 61.63647,8.31244
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37
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