De syv søstre | |
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The Seven Sisters ( English) | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Botnkrona |
Elevation | 1,072 m (3,517 ft) |
Coordinates | 65°57′42″N 12°37′41″E / 65.9617°N 12.6280°E |
Dimensions | |
Length | 22 km (14 mi) |
Width | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
Geography | |
Location | Nordland, Norway |
Range coordinates | 65°56.7′N 12°33.9′E / 65.9450°N 12.5650°E |
De syv søstre ( Norwegian) or The Seven Sisters ( English) is a mountain range on the island of Alsten in Alstahaug Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. [1]
The mountain range consists of seven peaks on the southeastern half of the island. The mountains are (listed from northeast to southwest): [2]
The range is popular with hikers and offers scenic views over the surrounding area.
All the peaks can be ascended using marked paths, and on every summit there is a notebook where visitors can write their name. [3] After visiting all peaks, hikers can contact the local tourist association which will issue a certificate as a testimonial of their achievement. There is no time-limit for climbing all the peaks. The record for the quickest visit to all peaks is under 4 hours.
A good view of the mountain range can be achieved traveling by sea in the " Hurtigruten", as it passes the full length of the range.
De syv søstre | |
---|---|
The Seven Sisters ( English) | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Botnkrona |
Elevation | 1,072 m (3,517 ft) |
Coordinates | 65°57′42″N 12°37′41″E / 65.9617°N 12.6280°E |
Dimensions | |
Length | 22 km (14 mi) |
Width | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
Geography | |
Location | Nordland, Norway |
Range coordinates | 65°56.7′N 12°33.9′E / 65.9450°N 12.5650°E |
De syv søstre ( Norwegian) or The Seven Sisters ( English) is a mountain range on the island of Alsten in Alstahaug Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. [1]
The mountain range consists of seven peaks on the southeastern half of the island. The mountains are (listed from northeast to southwest): [2]
The range is popular with hikers and offers scenic views over the surrounding area.
All the peaks can be ascended using marked paths, and on every summit there is a notebook where visitors can write their name. [3] After visiting all peaks, hikers can contact the local tourist association which will issue a certificate as a testimonial of their achievement. There is no time-limit for climbing all the peaks. The record for the quickest visit to all peaks is under 4 hours.
A good view of the mountain range can be achieved traveling by sea in the " Hurtigruten", as it passes the full length of the range.