Storegut
| Storegut | |
|---|---|
 Storegut in the middle | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,968 m (6,457 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 450 m (1,480 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Oppland, blackmannen |
Storegut is a mountain in Jotunheimen National Park in southern Norway. The border between the counties of Oppland and Sogn og Fjordane is close to the summit.
The name
The name is a compound of stor 'big' and gut 'boy' ('Big Boy'). It is common to compare mountains with persons in Norwegian place names.
See also Mannen and Kjerringa.
References
- ↑ norgeskart.no (in Norwegian).
Coordinates: 61°25′48″N 8°14′30″E / 61.43000°N 8.24167°E
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