Glittertind

Glittertind is ranked second, just below its neighbor Galdhøpiggen. Glittertind's summit is 2,452 meters (8,045 feet) above sea level, which means it loses out on the award by only four meters!

For a long time, the mountain was thought to be Norway's highest since the glacier atop it raised it over Galdhøpiggen. The glacier was the subject of heated debate. However, in recent decades, the glacier has receded to the point that there is no longer any dispute.

Glittertind is easily accessible from Spiterstulen lodge in the west by a 1300 m climb, and from Glitterheim lodge in the east via a 1000 m ascent. The hike from Glitterheim is the easiest of the two, however, Glitterheim is located within the National Park and can only be reached on foot.

The route across the glacier that crowns the top is free of crevasses, however, it may be a soggy climb across the melting snow that covers the ice on a hot summer day. The vista is breathtaking. Because there are few high peaks east and southeast of Glittertind, most of the northern and eastern sections of the province of Oppland may be seen. All of Glittertind's renowned images were taken on the eastern edge, slightly below the peak.

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Elevation: 2,452 m
Location: Glittertind, Norway