Record SL-842357 · Wikidata Q3041286
Norefjell
No list classifications
Elevation
1,468
m
4,816 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
60.2667° N,
9.4833° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaNorefjell is a mountain range in the Scandes Mountains system in Norway. It stretches between the valleys of Eggedal (west) and Hallingdal (east). It covers parts of the municipalities Flå, Sigdal, and Krødsherad, all in the county Buskerud. The highest peaks within the mountain range are: Gråfjell, 1,468 m (4,816 ft) Høgevarde, 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Norefjell Ski Resort is an alpine ski resort located in the municipality Krødsherad. It is about one and a half hours drive north of Oslo. Norefjell was host to the downhill and giant slalom competitions of the 1952 Winter Olympics. The Norefjell mountain range is named after the old farm Nore (see Noresund). The last element is fjell meaning 'mountain'.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grindefjell | 1,414 m | NW 337° | 0.7 km |
| Anfinnskutan | 1,280 m | E 108° | 1.9 km |
| Storleinåsen | 1,210 m | S 184° | 1.9 km |
| Agunshaug | 1,342 m | SE 133° | 2.0 km |
| Kringleåsen | 1,428 m | NW 337° | 2.8 km |
| Høgevarde | 1,459 m | N 345° | 3.5 km |