Høgevarde

Høgevarde

Aiming plate at the summit
Highest point
Elevation 1,459 m (4,787 ft)
Prominence 209 m (686 ft)
Coordinates 60°17′26.50″N 9°27′31.75″E / 60.2906944°N 9.4588194°E / 60.2906944; 9.4588194Coordinates: 60°17′26.50″N 9°27′31.75″E / 60.2906944°N 9.4588194°E / 60.2906944; 9.4588194
Geography
Location Eggedal and Hallingdal, Buskerud, Norway
Parent range Norefjell

Høgevarde or Høgevard is a mountain in Norefjell, Buskerud, Norway, known for its vast view (estimated 40,000 km²) over eastern Norway. At the top there is an iron plate giving names and directions to mountains along the horizon. About 100 meters below the peak is the Høgevard-Cabin, a self-service Cabin kept by the DNT (Den Norske Turistforenin).


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