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'''Elgspiggen''' is a [[mountain]] located on the border of [[Tolga Municipality]] and [[Rendalen Municipality]] in [[Innlandet]] county, [[Norway]]. It is part of the [[Holøydalen]] mountain area. The {{convert|1604|m|adj=on}} mountain is easily recognizable due to its shape like a pyramid. The mountain has a [[topographic prominence]] of about {{convert|779|m}} and a [[topographic isolation]] of about {{convert|30|km}}. It is the tallest peak in [[Tolga Municipality]].<ref name="snl">{{Cite encyclopedia |title=Tolga |encyclopedia=[[Store norske leksikon]] |publisher=[[Kunnskapsforlaget]] |url=https://snl.no/Tolga |date=2021-07-02 |editor-last=Svendsen |editor-first=Trond Olav |language=Norwegian |accessdate=2022-02-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Elgspiggen, Norway |url=https://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=17949 |access-date=2022-02-06 |website=PeakBagger.com}}</ref> |
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'''Elgpiggen''' is a mountain located within the municipality of [[Tolga, Norway|Tolga]], (in [[Hedmark]]) in the [[Holøydalen]] mountain area. The mountain is easily recognizable due to its shape as a pyramid. |
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==Name== |
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The mountain name, {{lang|no|Elgspiggen}}, is literally translated to "Moose's Peak" since the Norwegian word {{lang|no|elg}} means '[[moose]]' and the word {{lang|no|piggen}} means 'peak of a mountain'. In Norway, the moose is seen as the king of all animals inhabiting the Norwegian forests. |
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==Access== |
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Access to Elgspiggen is possible all year around. In the summer weather, you can access the peak by taking a {{convert|6|km|adj=on}} hike from Orvdalen and heading to the west. You can also access the mountain by a {{convert|7|km|adj=on}} hike from Heggerådalen and heading south. In the winter, [[cross-country skiing]] is the only possible way to reach the mountain. Its steep pyramid shape makes Elgspiggen popular for [[off-piste skiing]]. From the top, you can view other great peaks. In the west you will spot [[Snøhetta]] and [[Rondane]] while in the south you are able to see [[Rendalssølen]] with its three peaks.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Thommessen |first=Erik W. |title=Norske kremtopper |year=2003 |isbn=9788279810230}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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In the winter, [[cross-country skiing]] is the only possible way to reach the mountain. Here you may choose a longer route, 25 km, starting at [[Hodalen]], a local, rural and cottage community. It is recommended though to go skiing here in the latter part of the winter season, due to problems with large amounts of snow in the area, making cross-country more difficult in unprepared terrain. Its steep pyramid shape makes Elgpiggen a perfect destination for off-piste skiing. |
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== The view == |
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From the top you can view other great peaks. In the west you will spot [[Snøhetta]] and [[Rondane]] while in the south you are able to see [[Rendalssølen]] with its three peaks. |
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==References== |
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* Thommessen W. Erik. "Norske Krem Topper", ISBN 82-7981-023-4. |
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Latest revision as of 10:01, 10 December 2024
Elgspiggen | |
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Elgpiggen | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) |
Prominence | 779.5 m (2,557 ft) |
Isolation | 30 km (19 mi) |
Coordinates | 62°09′34″N 11°21′30″E / 62.159333°N 11.358231°E[1] |
Geography | |
Location | Innlandet, Norway |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hiking |
Elgspiggen is a mountain located on the border of Tolga Municipality and Rendalen Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. It is part of the Holøydalen mountain area. The 1,604-metre (5,262 ft) mountain is easily recognizable due to its shape like a pyramid. The mountain has a topographic prominence of about 779 metres (2,556 ft) and a topographic isolation of about 30 kilometres (19 mi). It is the tallest peak in Tolga Municipality.[2][3]
Name
[edit]The mountain name, Elgspiggen, is literally translated to "Moose's Peak" since the Norwegian word elg means 'moose' and the word piggen means 'peak of a mountain'. In Norway, the moose is seen as the king of all animals inhabiting the Norwegian forests.
Access
[edit]Access to Elgspiggen is possible all year around. In the summer weather, you can access the peak by taking a 6-kilometre (3.7 mi) hike from Orvdalen and heading to the west. You can also access the mountain by a 7-kilometre (4.3 mi) hike from Heggerådalen and heading south. In the winter, cross-country skiing is the only possible way to reach the mountain. Its steep pyramid shape makes Elgspiggen popular for off-piste skiing. From the top, you can view other great peaks. In the west you will spot Snøhetta and Rondane while in the south you are able to see Rendalssølen with its three peaks.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Faktaark". Kartverket.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2022-02-06.
- ^ Svendsen, Trond Olav, ed. (2021-07-02). "Tolga". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
- ^ "Elgspiggen, Norway". PeakBagger.com. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
- ^ Thommessen, Erik W. (2003). Norske kremtopper. ISBN 9788279810230.