Store Lenangstind

Store Lenangstind

Lenangstind (left) and Jægervasstind, viewed from the NW
Highest point
Elevation 1,624 m (5,328 ft)
Prominence 1,576 m (5,171 ft)[1]
Listing Ultra prominent peak
4 at List of peaks in Norway by prominence
Coordinates 69°42′36″N 20°05′01″E / 69.71000°N 20.08361°E / 69.71000; 20.08361Coordinates: 69°42′36″N 20°05′01″E / 69.71000°N 20.08361°E / 69.71000; 20.08361
Geography
Map of the location
Store Lenangstind

Location in Troms

Location Lyngen, Troms, Norway
Parent range Lyngsalpene
Topo map 1634 III Lyngen

Store Lenangstind is a mountain in the municipality of Lyngen in Troms county, Norway. It is within the Lyngen Alps mountain range and has the fourth highest primary factor in Norway. It is located about 15.5 kilometres (9.6 mi) north-west of the village of Lyngseidet, just west of the Lyngenfjorden. The Strupbreen glacier lies along the south-eastern side of the mountain.

Its ascent involves easy glacier crossings, steep snow climbing and easy rock scrambling. This peak is for experienced mountaineers only.[2]

References

  1. Bjørstad, Petter. "Mountains page".
  2. Dyer, Anthony; Baddeley, John A.; Robertson, Ian (2006). Walks and Scrambles in Norway. Rockbuy Limited. ISBN 978-1-904466-25-3.


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