Kjerkeberget, Mountain summit in Nordmarka, Oslo, Norway.
Kjerkeberget rises to 631 meters above sea level between Sandungen and Katnosa lakes, forming the highest point in Oslo. The mountain sits precisely on the boundary between Oslo municipality and Lunner, making it a geographical landmark for the area.
The mountain served as a strategic location for the Norwegian resistance movement during the Second World War, hosting the first parachute drop for Milorg District 13 in October 1942. This military activity made the peak an important point for delivering supplies and personnel to underground operations.
The name combines Norwegian words for church and rocky mountain, reflecting how locals named peaks based on their appearance. The distinctive shape of the summit has made this name stick in the region for generations.
A marked hiking trail leads to the summit, where visitors find a fire cabin offering shelter and mountain information. The route remains walkable in winter months, though snow and ice require proper equipment and careful footing.
The summit marks the northernmost point of Oslo city and sits exactly on the boundary line between Oslo and Lunner district. This position makes it a rare location where two administrative areas meet, placing visitors on the threshold of both regions simultaneously.
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