Elgspiggen

Elgspiggen
Highest point
Elevation	1,604.3 to 1,604.5 m (5,263 to 5,264 ft)
Prominence	779.3 to 779.5 m (2,557 to 2,557 ft)
Isolation	30.1 to 30.3 km (18.7 to 18.8 mi)

'Elgpiggen'is located within the municipality of Tolga, (in Hedmark) in the Holøydalen mountain area.

Name

'Elgpiggen'means "the peak (piggen) of the mountain of the Elc; which is seen as the king of all animals inhabiting the Norwegian forest.

Access

Access to Elgpiggen is possible all year around. In the summer you can choose a six kilometres walk from Orvdalen or a seven kilometers walk from Heggerådalen. The easiest way of climbing the mountain is from the North-west side. Here you will find hikes along the mountain side which will guide you up the last, but very steep part all the way to the top.

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 though recommended 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.

The view

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.

Guidebooks

• Thommessen W. Erik. "Norske Krem Topper", ISBN 82-7981-023-4.