Storgalten
Fjord to summit in outer Lyngen: 1219 metres of vertical straight up from sea level.
- Summit
- 1219 m
- Vertical gain
- ↑ 1219 m
- Typical time
- 5–7 h
185 ski tours across 37 regions, from Lyngen in the north to Gaustatoppen in the south. Every peak has its own guide with the route, elevation profile, GPX and avalanche terrain.
Fjord to summit in outer Lyngen: 1219 metres of vertical straight up from sea level.
1270 metres of ascent from the road end at Varto: the works road to the dam, on land around the regulated Rottenvikvatnet, the flat at 650 and the ridge straight at the summit.
The friendliest way into the Lyngen Alps — an easy-angled ridge and a roomy descent.
An inner-Lyngen gem where north-facing snow keeps its quality well into May.
980 metres of ascent from the sea at Glimbukta: up past Skallvatnet at 320, the undulating ridge west — and the last 800 metres toward the summit with steep ground on both sides.
Kvaløya's steepest classic profile — it asks for stable conditions and careful planning.
580 m of climbing from Finnvikvatnet up the valley to the radar and the warming hut — one of Kvaløya's most-visited summits.
450 m of climbing from the Storelva ski stadium up the open south-east side — the most-visited summit around Tromsø.
1050 metres of ascent straight up from Breivikeidet: along the river valley toward Russevankskardet, onto the south ridge at about 400 — and the ridge to the top with the steepest ground between 950 and 1040.
940 metres of ascent from Sandeggen on Breivikeidet: along Russevankelva into Russevankskaret, a turn south-southeast at point 511 — and a long summit plateau to the cairn with the couloirs below.
Tromsø's signature peak: a long, even climb out of Tromsdalen with a big view across to Lyngen.
1140 metres of ascent from Stormo on the fv. 91: sparse forest south, rolling ridges from 400 to 850 — and broad fields all the way to the cairn on the mountain the register calls Iverfjellet.
1400 m of ascent from Fv91, but the skis stay on Middagsaksla at 1076 m – the last 1.4 km is an exposed ridge on foot.
950 metres of ascent from the school at Fagernes: farmland, the forest toward point 459 and the hollow east to the cairn at 871 where most people turn — the summit lies a rolling stretch further in.
1432 metres of ascent from Tindelva by Iselvmoen: the steep birch hillside, into the cirque below the north wall, and up the ridge west of the glacier to the highest of the Istindan tops.
Short tour, big postcard: a descent with Segla in your lap and the sea underneath.
840 metres of ascent from Medfjordbotnvatnan through the bowl south of Keipen; the route cuts across, while the fall line beside it measures 38 to 52 degrees.
640 metres of ascent from the church at Skaland: Dronningstien to Grillbua, the cleared forest track up Sommerdalen and the ridge over Sommerdalhaugen — the most view for the least effort, the source says.
1050 metres of ascent from Svarthola past Svartholvatnet and the north shore of Breitindvatnet; the last 244 are a scramble on the summit ridge.
607 metres of ascent from Fv. 862 in Krokelvdalen: a steady climb through the scrub birch, across the shelf at 465 m and north-west onto the ridge to Skolpan.
660 metres of ascent straight from the lay-by in Kaperdalen: the notch north of point 504, steadily up to the foretop at 870, and the last 36 metres to the Senja classic.
784 metres of ascent from the water basin by Finnelva: the flat bog terrain, the ridge toward Lonketuva and the summit ridge that steepens by degrees to Senja's Lonketinden.
830 metres of ascent from Grøtavær: the tractor road up Bjørndalen, left where it levels — and the south side to the top, with Andøya on the horizon from the island's outermost tour.
1020 metres of ascent from Dale: the summer trail to Storvatnet and Trollvatnet, the gentlest ground up — and the ridge north to the summit, where the skis can wait below the final step.
760 metres of ascent from Dale: the summer trail towards Storvatnet, around the lake on dry land — and open forest north-east to the south ridge, the gentlest way onto the summit.
640 metres of ascent from Dale: the summer trail towards Storvatnet, past the 342 knoll — and the broad south-east slope to the top, clear of most avalanche terrain. Grytøya's easiest way in.
1020 metres of ascent from Skjellesvika: the tractor road from the harbour and the broad, gentle east ridge west — to the summit the source calls 800 and the register measures at 987.
1020 metres of ascent from Dale: the ski track into Dalsdalen, across Dalselva — and the broadest gully to Grytøya's highest, 30–45 degrees sustained with axe and crampons in the pack.
940 metres of ascent from the Bjørnerå ferry quay: gentle Bjørnrådalen between steep walls, the ridge to the shoulder — and the final step on foot, with cornices to mind.
1170 metres of ascent in four kilometres from fv. 7804: the tractor road south from the old school, west of Storelva to the flat by the cabin — and the slanting couloir that is the landmark, 30–40 degrees all the way to the cairn.
840 metres of ascent from Himmelberget: up from Klåpvatnet on the summer route — rocky below the forest, wind-scoured above — and the ridge to the top, with 20–30 degree skiing home.
720 metres of ascent from Toppentunnelen: the east side of Hallevikelva, south of Toppskarvatnet on dry land — and the ridge south to Toppen, the mountain the tunnel is named after.
790 metres of ascent from Lundenes church: the tractor road along Forselva to Storskogbakkan, then the whole of the great south face — a continuous 25 to 35 degrees, the mountain half of Harstad grows up looking at.
620 metres of ascent from Slettneset: the summer route south, up along Mølnelva clear of the steep sections — and the ridge north of the summit. A short tour, but the source is blunt: avalanches have run on every descent.
1190 metres of ascent from Vang: the river valley to Ytterholla, the col between Vasskartinden and Skartinden — and the flat east to the summit, with 60-degree cliffs to steer clear of on the descent.
1300 metres of ascent from the road end at Vang to the Nordic countries' highest island summit: the summer route along Bjørndalselva, the flat with the lake on dry land — and the traverse at 800–900, the section with avalanche history, before the summit flank.
1190 metres of ascent from Fornes: the valley towards Blåisen, the moraine south of the ice — and the 40-degree passage to the summit, with axe and crampons in the pack.
1050 metres of ascent from the school at Ånstad: the hillside and the moors to Breilifatet — and the ramp on the south-west side to the summit, where Johammarrenna and Risenrenna wait for stable days.
1240 metres of ascent from Ånstad to Andørja's great classic: the forest east of Snøfjellelva, Snøfjellvatnet and the west flank — five named descents, with axe and crampons in the pack.
660 metres of ascent from Kvæfjordeidet along Harstad's ever-best-groomed trail to Koven — and a gentle, south-facing ridge on to the cairn. The sun tour of the round.
390 metres of ascent over Olaåsen: the forest road in to the tractor track, Helgevallan and spot height 361 through simple ground — a playful little ski hill with a short approach and good skiing in the trees.
450 metres of ascent from the plowed car park at the Kvæfjord ski trails: the tractor road past Kvilheim, west of Reingjerdhågen and up the even slope that doubles as the summer route — easy and safe the whole way.
980 metres of ascent from Indre Forså to Rolla's highest: the moors, the east side of Mevatnet on land — and the couloir south of the summit, an even 30–40 degrees, with Drangen as the expert backdrop.
880 metres of ascent from Holtet: the tractor road up to the cabins at Sandvatnet, around the reservoir and out across the bogs to the climb north-east of Skavbakkan — the easiest way onto one of Drangen's summits, with the Tottålen pinnacle on the east side.
830 metres of ascent from Breivoll: the even tractor road, up Skogsheia where the forest thins — and a nearly straight line to the top of the M mountain, on slopes measuring just over 20 degrees.
470 metres of ascent from the football pitch by Krafthallen up the old ski hill: the bog, the open field and Maistua at 321 — and the ridge above the treeline. Harstad's after-work tour, with lights on the hill on weekday evenings.
510 metres of ascent from Breivikhaugen: the forest road the landowners built in 2016, past the shelter and up the old ski jump between Litle Hinnstein and Hinnstein — and the path up the south-west side, the gentle flank of a mountain cut away to the north-west.
860 metres of ascent from Storelva's outlet on the fv. 848: up the hillside to Rollryggen — and the south ridge to the top at 20–30 degrees, with Djupedalen's cornices as neighbours you keep your distance from.
680 metres of ascent from Vebbestadsætran: the tractor road through the spruce plantation — and the ridge west of Vebbestadvatnet to the top, even, easy skiing that suits newcomers.
910 metres of ascent from Hundstadsætran: the tractor road to Vebbestadvatnet, east past the big boulder — and a 45–50 degree summit section, often hard crust, with axe and crampons.
480 metres of ascent from the Kilkam sports ground: the ski track past the kindergarten, off it southward on the ridge — and the gully for the last hundred metres. It looks easy, but avalanches have run here.
930 metres of ascent from Skommesvik: up towards Hemmestadfjellet and the ridge south to Horntindan — with the normal descent over Hornflata at 35–40 degrees, for stable days.
880 metres of ascent from the fjord at Melåa: the tractor road along Melåelva, the moors at the power line, west of Tverrelvfoten — and the open ground straight up to the summit, with south-facing skiing at 15–25 degrees home.
560 metres of ascent from the Kilbotnveien: the junction at Nordvikmyra and straight in towards the summit cairn, through the easiest ground just south of the top — clear of the north-east face where avalanches run every year.
960 metres of ascent from Melå: the tractor road to Dalbotnen, past the hut at the 505 knoll — and the long ridge south to the summit, with 15–25 degree skiing home above Austerfjorden.
770 metres of ascent and nearly seven kilometres from the DNT hut at Bjørnhaugen: the west shore of Storvatnet, the stream valley north of spot height 339 with avalanche terrain on both sides — and the north-east ridge to the top through cruising country.
1020 metres of ascent from the same Y-junction as Kongsviktinden: four kilometres into Kongsvikdalen, the moors at Sætran, the broad ramp — stay south of the cornice — and the wide plateau to the summit with the pinnacle.
860 metres of ascent from Gausvik church: past the dam, up the east side of Heimetverrelva — and the least demanding ground straight for the summit. The round's shortest day, with a season from December.
1370 metres of ascent from Våtvoll to Kvæfjord's highest — Kobberyggen and Geitryggen with plenty of up and down, and an exposed ridge traverse with walls on both sides at the end.
1110 metres of ascent from the Sandtorg sports ground at Årbogen: the tractor road along Årbogelva, south of Årbogvatnet — and the staked east ridge past the emergency shelter, with the telephone poles as pilot to the summit.
1050 metres of ascent from the Y-junction before the barrier: the winter-closed road into Kongsvikdalen, the summer trail at Sætran and the south contour across the plateau — the gentlest ground toward the south-east summit, with axe and crampons in the pack.
980 metres of ascent from Dalelva's outlet in Fiskefjorden: the tractor road up Norddalen, the long Marsslottfjellet — and the ridge south-west to the summit, with only three slopes of about 25 degrees in the whole descent.
780 metres of ascent from the shore at the head of Fiskefjorden: the tractor road east of Gårdselva, toward Mølnskaret — and the north ridge to the top, with ice axe and crampons for the 30-degree ridge section.
980 metres of ascent from the Gullesfjordbotn roundabout: the ridge north on the west side of the fjord head, the steep gully to the plateau — and the traverse to a summit without one gentle side: four steep descents, with axe and crampons in the pack.
1550 metres of ascent from Løbergsbukta for a 996 summit: mid-valley between the runout zones of Løbergsdalen, over Løbergskaret, between the lakes — and the 30–40 degree summit slope at the end.
1040 metres of ascent from Kanstadbotn: the summer trail, the ridge between the Kobbedal lakes — and the exposed east ridge to finish, with axe and crampons in the pack and an east face measuring 67 degrees at its steepest.
760 metres of ascent from the Gullesfjordbotn roundabout — the round's shortest tour, and the gentlest line is the whole point: the hillside west of Tverrelva and Blåberget, with steeper avalanche terrain on every side.
1140 m from the E10 at sea level up through Heggedalen and the west ridge — the great classic of the Harstad area, and the peak most people there ski.
1050 metres of ascent from Mølnneset: the ridge above Spannbogen, the slope before 600 where the skis are usually carried — and the narrow summit ridge, with the summer route on the south side as the way past.
670 metres of ascent from the gravel pit on the fv. 7548: the summer route through gentle terrain, the stream south of the 414 knoll — and west to the summit. Tjeldøya's way in, ideal for newcomers, says the source.
1030 metres of ascent from Valvågen to Tjeldøya's only summit over 1000: the west bank of Forsdalselva between the pines, east of Kjerstadtinden — and the ridge to the top, with sun and gentle, fine skiing all the way home.
950 metres of ascent from Breivikbotn: the cabin field at Krokelva, Finnvatnet — and the north-east ridge of Litletinden to Helligtinden, with even 10–20 degree skiing home.
1050 metres of ascent from Bukkemyrvatnet on Gratangsfjellet: the terraces toward Sølvfjellet, the snowfield southeast of the summit — and the spectacular last metres to the cairn.
Narvik's pointed landmark — a varied climb and a fine, sustained descent.
1430 metres of ascent from the gate above Djupvik: the waterworks road past Pumpvatnet, the east side of Forsnesvatnet on dry land — and the col before the ridge south to the mountain of many secrets.
920 metres of ascent from Nervatnet to the fore-summit with the city view: the bog south of the lake, the sparse forest and the ridge — Narvik and Rombaksfjorden below the cairn.
1390 metres of ascent from Nervatnet in Håkvikdalen to the Sleeping Queen: the hollow around Litletind, the ridge toward Dronninga, the traverse on the west sides — and the snow gully onto the crest. Ice axe and crampons in the pack.
1310 metres of ascent from the power station in Sørskjomen: the works road along Vesterskarelva, the dam at the treeline and the shelf at 800 — with the Frostisen glacier in view and the Gangnesrenna below the edge.
1010 metres of ascent from the Vangpollen power station: the steep valley that keeps steepening, right beneath the band at 600 moh and up the ridge — one of Hinnøya's thousand-metre peaks, with steep skiing all the way back to the sea.
1600 cumulative metres of ascent from the E10 at Litlvatnet: 355 given back along the way, 120 of them on the drop to Grønnvatnet at 328 m.
1180 metres of ascent and 8.3 km from the Lofast, over the summit of another tour in the catalogue: up Lakselvtindan first, west to due north of spot height 790 — and the south ridge at the end, with 296 metres given back along the way.
980 metres of ascent from the E10 at Litlvatnet: the north side of spot height 462 and the mountainside up to the 700 m top where the source's ski tour turns — and the traverse on over the fore-summit, with the east side as the way round the hard climbing.
820 metres of ascent from the Møysalen car park on the E10: the north shore of Storvatnet, up between Tverrelva and Lakselva, past spot height 258 — and the ridge east of Lakselva to the top, the gentlest summit of the round.
890 metres of ascent from Møysalen's car park on the E10: up Forkledalen, the south side of the stream — and the traverse on the east ridge's flank towards the fore-summit, with axe and crampons for the final push.
930 metres of ascent from the E10 at Austerstraumen: the bogs south, down into Trolldalen north of spot height 146 — and the west ridge to an airy summit, where 20–25 degrees is the rule and the axe is for the last few metres.
850 metres of ascent from Laupstad on the north side of Austvågøya: the valley to the lake at 289, toward Morfjordskaret and the broad flank — with a measured 39-degree step in the summit cone.
1071 metres of ascent from Liland up Lilandsdalen; the gully from 250 to 360 m runs at 35 degrees and the summit needs crampons.
750 metres of ascent from the Kvitfossen power station in Vestpollen: the valley where the snow lies sheltered, the lake in the hollow and the col right of the summit — and the ridge for the last stretch.
890 metres of ascent from the sea at Vatterfjordpollen: along the north side of the poll, onto the south ridge and the ridge-top all the way — Svolvær's nearest classic, with variants on every side.
520 metres of ascent from Kleppstadveien south of the Gimsøy bridge: the ridge toward point 156 and the gentle, broad field to the top — the tour the source itself uses to practise track-setting.
760 metres of ascent from Eidet by Kabelvåg: the lit trail along Karlsvatnet, over the neck towards Ørntindaksla and through the notch west of it, and the east flank to the top of the archipelago's most skied tour.
Vestvågøy's highest: alpine in character, with lines straight at the Arctic Ocean.
730 metres of ascent from the Justad farm on the fv. 815: the hillside, the ridge over Skjærheia and the playful summit ground — the highest on Vestvågøy's east side, with Vågakallen and Henningsvær below.
A Lofoten classic in manageable format — plenty of mountain for the vertical.
1050 metres of ascent from sea level at Sagelva: through the cabin field, the ramps towards Innertinden, the military route markers westwards and the ridges to the top.
1020 metres of ascent from the shore at Horsdal: the path along the sea, the stairs to Stjerndalen, and gentle ridges to the cairn on the island mountain above Saltfjorden.
1023 metres of ascent from Neset by Flostrand: straight up through the forest, west along the ribs across the broken shelf, and up the gentle rise to the view over the Helgeland coast.
950 metres of ascent from the field at Forsland on Tomma: the path to Forslandsvatnet, around the tarn on land, and the north-west ridge all the way up the island mountain Fri Flyt calls one of the finest peaks on the Helgeland coast.
1129 metres of ascent from the farm at Kammen: the tractor road, the forest toward the stream between Nordtinden and Lukttinden, and the gentler ridge to the most striking summit in Vefsn.
560 m of climbing from Markavollen past Vassfjellhytta — the closest ski tour to Trondheim, on a marked track the whole way.
The highest point in Trondheim municipality: 470 m of climbing and ten kilometres from Håen past Kråklivollen and Rundtjønnin.
700 m of climbing and eleven kilometres from Håen past Rundtjønnin and Oksdalen to the highest point in Melhus.
1270 m of climbing from Gråhaugen across Svartvatnet and around Litj-Snota to the highest mountain in northern Trollheimen.
890 m of climbing from Storli up Storbekkdalen and through the col west of the steep south-east face.
1020 m of climbing from Dalen in Storlidalen to Snydda — the cairn on the high point of the Okla massif.
940 m of climbing on a marked winter route from Bree through Hornlia to the stone shelter on the most visited peak in Oppdal.
Perhaps Norway's most popular ski tour: a broad ridge, safe line choices, a long season.
740 metres of ascent from the toll road in Skorgedalen to one of Romsdalen's great classics: the bog at Kjerringhaugen and the Skorgedalsbu hut, south of point 588, and the ridge over the southern fore-summit to the fjord view at the cairn.
1220 metres of ascent from the fjord: the tractor road from Isfjorden stadium, the forest below Litlehesten, across Steinselva and the gentle ridge past Høgnosa — then south to the summit hanging over Romsdalen.
930 metres of ascent from Venjesdalssetra to the edge that looks straight down into Romsdalen: the Romsdalseggen markers along Tverrelva, the flat below Storhesten, the northeast flank to the 1245 m col — and the main ridge east to the cairn.
1060 metres of ascent from the toll booth at Venås: the summer-farm road to Venåssetra, the bog across Stavvasselva, the big east-facing bowl — and the northeast ridge to the pyramid at the head of Måndalen.
1290 metres of ascent from Herdslan in Innfjorden: the road along Berillvatnet, the stream gully to the col at Tindevatnet — and an often wind-scoured ridge, skis on the pack, before the west-facing summit flank.
870 m of ascent from Fausaskiftet in even climbing northward — a road open all year and moderate angles.
1430 m of ascent from Vollane over Rametinden, with the last hundred on a narrow arête to the cairn on Ramoen.
820 m of ascent from Svartevatnet: steeply up Vassdalen to the tarns at 950 m, then north-west onto a narrow, corniced summit ridge.
1560 m of ascent from Urkegjerdet at the fjord: up the valley to Nordkopen, steeply onto the arête and north along the broad summit ridge.
An alpine classic out of Standaldalen, with a well-known couloir and a grand finish.
1210 m of ascent from Nupen: the seter road to Vallasætra, the step up into Bukkedalen and one long flank to the top.
1157 metres of ascent from the waterworks in Ørsta, and the crest holds about 32° on average for the last 170, steepest at 37.
Queen of the Sunnmøre Alps — a serious tour for the experienced, in the right window.
1460 m of ascent and ten kilometres from Hatlestad over Rellingsætra and Daurmålsfjellet, mostly gentle ridge.
1220 m of climbing from Korsmyra up Gråsteindalen and the big snow flank to one of the highest peaks above Eidsdal.
560 m of climbing on a groomed track from Helgatun — the local hill, skied after dark all winter.
1560 m of ascent from Norang: a steady climb into Konedalen, then a 33° flank onto the narrow summit ridge.
1438 metres of ascent from the gate on Kvistadvegen, the steepest of it up to the 1074 m col.
1460 m of climbing from Nibbedalen through Snødalen and over Brattbakken to the highest mountain in the central Sunnmøre Alps.
1470 m of ascent from Langøylia over Aksla, Trollaksla and Sætrenibba; the last 103 are on an exposed ridge.
990 m of ascent from Grøndalsvatnet up the south-east ridge, then a kilometre of flat plateau to the cairn.
1120 m of climbing from Skinnviksætra up the Blåbreen glacier: 25 degrees low down and a wide summit plateau on top.
Grand and airy, but surprisingly good-natured — once Snøheimvegen opens.
Rondane's highest: quiet high-mountain terrain and a reliable spring season.
1110 m of climbing from Spranget: six kilometres of approach to Rondvassbu, then 2.6 km of steady west ridge from the 1440 m junction.
900 m of ascent from the sports ground in Randabygd, south-facing and gentle the whole way.
1848 unbroken metres of vertical from the fjord at Loen — one of the longest descents in the country.
1220 m of climbing up an even ridge above Innvikdalen — the whole route in terrain under 30 degrees.
1520 m of ascent from Bødalssætra over Kåpevatnet and the Bohrsbreen glacier to the only 2000-metre peak in Nordfjord.
1490 m of climbing up Haugadalen and through the Haugabreen icefall to the highest mountain in Sunnfjord.
840 m of ascent from Rytnavegen past Skaravatnet and Grunnevatnet, finishing up a 36-degree bowl.
13.3 km and 1228 m of climbing from Veodalen: 7 km of flat approach to Glitterheim, then a steady rise east of Glitterbrean.
The roof of Norway on skis — glacier, rope and real altitude; usually done from Juvasshytta.
1328 m of climbing from Bessheim: three and a half kilometres along Bessvatnet before Grotådalen, then the gentle east ridge over Brue.
778 m and 7.2 km from Valdresflye: flat for the first 2.2 km, then a step to 1530 m and a gentle ridge from the east.
A 2000er for most people: short, gentle and sun-facing from Sognefjellsveien.
A high-mountain tour from Sognefjellet: glacier views and reliable spring snow.
620 m of climbing from Mollandsmarki up the south-west ridge, the Lustrafjord below you the whole way.
780 metres of ascent straight from the ski-touring car park at Brandhaugane: the south-east ridge through the forest, the flat at Orraleiken, and the last climb to the cairn.
330 m of climbing from Bånsetra onto a ridge that drops away to the south — the nearest real mountain to Kvitfjell, straight across the Lågen.
300 m of climbing from Vestby up through the forest to open fell — the highest summit in Trysil outside the ski resort.
270 m of climbing from Nordseter over Nevelåsen to the most-visited summit above Lillehammer, with an open hut and a view-finder at 1089.
470 m of climbing from the rv 52 at Eldrevatn up an even 20–25° flank — the beginner's summit on Hemsedalsfjellet.
1000 m of climbing from the sandpit at Kyrkjebøen over the first top at 1610 and north along the long, flat ridge.
800 m of climbing from Lykkjastølen, west of the waterfall and up the valley — Hemsedal's most-skied spring summit.
680 m of climbing from Sildegjerdet on rv 52 up the stream valley — Hemsedal's own classic, known simply as «1609».
836 m of ascent from Trefta up the broad east ridge of Skogshorn; steepest measured step 28.5 degrees.
Hemsedal's local ski-touring hill — a short walk from the car, and no shortage of lines.
620 metres of ascent from the camping ground at the top of the Halsabakkane hairpins: across the Sendo river and up the ridge east of Finnbujuvet, where the Voss ski season opens and closes.
740 m of ascent from Ljosno through open birch forest and out onto the plateau above Brandsetdalen.
1300 m of ascent from Høyland via Bergsstølen and Breiming, the last 107 up the north ridge from point 1305.
980 metres of ascent from Tverrberg: the toll road into Budalen to Nyestølen, up onto the ridge west of the Rjupetjørnane tarns, and east across the plateau to the view over Voss.
1120 m of climbing from Skiple through Horndalsbotnen, with the steep pitch off the shoulder at the end.
More than 13 km in from Haugastøl and 997 m of ascent, with one short 29-degree step up out of Folarskardet.
Eleven kilometres and 960 m of climbing from Havsdalen past Prestholtstølan and up Prestholtskardet to the southern rim of Hallingskarvet.
410 m of climbing from Ustaoset past Tindevatnet to the 1899 cairn, Hardangervidda to the south and Hallingskarvet to the north.
670 m of climbing from Vikerkoia over Svarttjernskollen, 200 of them given back in the dip before the highest point in Ringerike.
Fjord views in every direction and a steady climb from Tjoflot.
838 m of ascent from Byrkjenes, forest up to Fadnastølen and an open south-west shoulder above; the north and west sides fall 48–55°.
1270 m of ascent from the fjord at Ænes up the ridge above Gygrastølvatnet, facing the Folgefonna icecap.
1340 m of ascent from Myrdalsvatnet: up the ridge, down to Møsetjørna and up the north ridge to a corniced top.
The great classic of the Rosendal Alps, from the sea to 1426 m.
1240 metres of ascent from Musland in Uskedalen: tractor road and marked path, across the valley, up to Såta and south along the steep ridge — with the cornices over Limomnen for company to the top.
1068 metres of ascent from the cluster of summer farms in Fitjadalen: a footbridge over the Kjølo, a steep wooded hillside to Håsete, the ski hut at 1110 metres and the notch between Glynt and the summit.
895 metres of ascent from the innermost car park at Eikedalen ski centre: a summer road, a flat approach into Skeiskvanndalen, and a steep flank into the notch north of the summit the register also calls Iendefjell.
995 metres of ascent over 8.6 km from the Furedalen alpine centre: the groomed tracks along Mødalsvegen to Mødal, steep steps past Gråskorvenuten and a long summit ridge to the cairn.
839 metres of ascent from the road end at Osavatnet, past Redningshytta and up Middagsdalen to the highest point in Bergen.
580 m of climbing and 7.8 km from Tempelsetra past Istjenn and Donkelitjenn to the highest top on Norefjell.
530 m of climbing from Tempelseter by way of the Raudmyra junction and west onto the jagged ridge Kittelsen painted as Soria Moria.
600 m of climbing from Tempelseter up the staked track to the DNT hut at 1397 m, then the last 560 metres out along the ridge to the view indicator.
Southern Norway's most striking summit — if you can see it, it can see you.
670 m of climbing from Nordstulvatnet through the forest and up past Sigridsbu — the avalanche runouts are in Langedalen alongside.
460 m of climbing from Nordstul by Sudstul and Vassholet, then south along the outer ridge of Surløyterinden to the cairn.
550 m of climbing and 9.6 km from Ravalsjø by way of Sørmyrseter, the last 240 straight up to the highest top in Skrim.
850 m of climbing and 11.3 km in from Berdalen over the Tverrheiskar passes and the Gjuvvatn lakes; the north side falls 42° and is often corniced.
620 m of ascent from Øygardstøl via Langvassvegen and the Kjerag plateau; the steepest 30 metres is 24.4 degrees on a road bend, but Lysevegen only opens in May.