Snøhetta
| Snøhetta | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,286 m (7,500 ft)  |
| Prominence | 1,675.4 to 1,675.6 m (5,497 to 5,497 ft) |
| Isolation | 82.7 to 82.9 km (51.4 to 51.5 mi) |
Snøhetta is the highest mountain in the mountain range of Dovrefjell, and the highest mountain outside of the Jotunheimen range, making it the 32nd highest peak in Norway, based on a 10 metre topographic prominence cutoff.
The mountain has several peaks:
- Stortoppen, the highest summit, 2,286 meters.
- Hettpiggen, 2,261 meters
- Vesttoppen, 2,253 meters
On Stortoppen there is a radio link station, originally installed by the Norwegian Army, and now serving primarily civilian purposes. The station and its emergency diesel generator, as well as a nearby helipad, detract somewhat from the aesthetics of the summit. For this reason, many recommend Vesttoppen as a better destination.
A small moument for the norwegian philosoph, humourist, author and mountaineer Peter Wessel Zappfe is located near the summit of Vesttoppen. (Also see the article on Peter Wessel Zappfe in the Norwegian Wikipedia).
Under good conditions in both summer and winter, the ascent is relatively easy. Common starting points are Reinheim, Snøheim, or Åmotdalshytta.
