Norway / Innlandet - Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park
Norwegen / Innlandet - Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella-Nationalpark
Snøhetta (2286 m)
Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park (Norwegian: Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella nasjonalpark) is a National Park in Norway. It was established in 2002 to replace and enlarge the former Dovrefjell National Park which had been established in 1974. The park occupies 1,693 square kilometres (654 sq mi) and encompasses areas in three Norwegian counties: Innlandet, Trøndelag, and Møre og Romsdal and includes large parts of the mountain range of Dovrefjell along with the Sunndalsfjella mountains. Together with the National Park, there are eight landscape protected areas and two biotope protected areas that were established adjacent to the park in 2002, comprising a total protected area of 4,366 square kilometres (1,686 sq mi). The park itself lies within the municipalities of Dovre and Lesja (in Innlandet county), Oppdal municipality (in Trøndelag county), and Sunndal and Molde municipalities (in Møre og Romsdal county).
Ecology
The National Park was established to
preserve a large, continuous and essentially untouched mountain area,
preserve an alpine ecosystem with its natural biodiversity,
preserve an important part of the range of the stocks of wild reindeer in Snøhetta and Knutshø,
safeguard a variation in habitats,
preserve the landscape morphology and its distinctive geological deposits,
protect cultural heritage.
The public do have access to experience the nature through the exercise of the traditional and simple outdoor life, with technical infrastructure only established to a very modest extent.
In short: To preserve an intact alpine ecosystem with its indigenous wild reindeer. Together with the reindeer in Rondane National Park the last remaining population of wild Fennoscandian reindeer of possible Beringia origin (other wild Norwegian reindeer are of European origin and have interbred with domesticated reindeer to a various extent), wolverine, and various large birds as golden eagle and gyrfalcon can be seen, and also the recently (1947) imported (and potentially dangerous) musk oxen. Arctic fox was common a hundred years ago, diminished gradually from around 1900 and went extinct in the area around the year 1990. A reintroduction program Archived 2021-05-15 at the Wayback Machine from 2010 on has so far been successful.
Some of the plant life predates the last ice age. There are many endemisms in the area.
Although it is a harsh environment, the mountains make for spectacular hiking during the summer and skiing in the winter. The highest mountain in the park is the 2,286-metre (7,500 ft) Snøhetta. Due to rather long walks between mostly unstaffed huts, great areas without huts and trails and harsh and unstable weather conditions, this area is recommended for experienced and well-equipped wanderers only.
An unequaled natural attraction in Norway is the 156-metre (512 ft) high waterfall down in Åmotan (62°30′36.14″N 9°03′32.26″E).[3] It is located at along Road 70 between Oppdal and Sunndalsøra at the northern border of Åmotan-Grøvudalen Landscape Protected Area, on the northern edge of Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park.
Administration
The park is divided into a major western part and a minor eastern part by the European route E6 paralleled with the main railway between Oslo and Trondheim. Altogether the protected area amounts 4,365 square kilometres (1,685 sq mi) and also includes areas in the county of Hedmark in addition to the three of the National Park.
The park, its five adjacent landscape protection areas, and two biotope-protected areas are managed by the National Park Board of Dovrefjell.[5] This is a governmental board: the members are from the same eight municipalities and four counties as the former Dovrefjell Council. They are nominated by those municipalities and counties, and appointed by the Ministry for the Environment. The members are much the same persons (local mayors) as in the Dovrefjell council and one may still consider Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park as being managed locally.
The former management model from July 2003 was a trial intended to last until July 2007. The final decision on the permanent management model was made in August 2010[6] and the new board was formally established on 4 January 2011. The Dovrefjell council was closed down during 2011 and its website closed.
From 2007 to 2011 the Dovrefjell Council managed the National Park and co-ordinated the management of the other areas. The council consisted of the eight involved municipalities and four counties, with political representatives, usually the mayors, elected by the members. Except for the National Park, the conservation areas were managed by the municipality or municipalities (some PAs comprises more than one municipality). The council's responsibility for coordinating regional planning and society development, mainly through the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism of The EUROPARC Federation are now being transferred to the new board.
(Wikipedia)
Snøhetta is the highest mountain in the Dovrefjell mountain range in Norway. At 2,286 metres (7,500 ft), it is the highest mountain in Norway outside the Jotunheimen range, making it the 24th highest peak in Norway, based on a 30-metre (98 ft) topographic prominence cutoff. At 1,675 metres (5,495 ft), its topographic prominence is the third highest in Norway.
The mountain is located in the Dovrefjell mountains in northern Innlandet county in Dovre Municipality. The mountain lies inside Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park and it is the highest peak in the park. It is surrounded by several other mountains including Brunkollen to the east; Einøvlingseggen to the south; Skredahøin Bruri, Nordre Svånåtinden, and Storstyggesvånåtinden to the southwest; and Store Langvasstinden, Larstinden, and Drugshøi to the west.
The mountain has several peaks:
Stortoppen is the highest summit at 2,286 metres (7,500 ft).
Midttoppen is the next highest summit reaching 2,278 metres (7,474 ft) with a topographic prominence of 40 metres (130 ft).
Hettpiggen is the third highest peak on the mountain reaching 2,261 metres (7,418 ft) with a prominence of 50 metres (160 ft).
Vesttoppen is the fourth highest peak at an elevation of 2,253 metres (7,392 ft) and a prominence of 70 metres (230 ft).
Vesttoppen and Stortoppen are easily available by hiking or skiing, and traveling from Stortoppen, Midttoppen is easily accessible. Traversing Midttoppen, via Hettpiggen and to Vesttoppen requires climbing with a rope.
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 monument for the Norwegian philosopher, humourist, author and mountaineer Peter Wessel Zapffe is located near the summit of Vesttoppen.
Under good conditions in both summer and winter, the ascent is relatively easy. Common starting points are the DNT-cabins Reinheim, Snøheim, or Åmotdalshytta.
History
Snøhetta was visited for the first time in 1798 as part of a scientific trip to the area. At that time it was assumed that was the highest summit in Norway, because the Jotunheimen area with its higher peaks was rather inaccessible and unresearched, while Snøhetta is visible from the traditional travel route Oslo-Trondheim across the Dovrefjell mountains. The expression "until the Dovre mountains fall" (Norwegian: "til Dovre faller") was used in the oath sworn during the Norwegian Constituent Assembly in 1814, when Norway formed an independent nation after being in a union with Denmark for hundreds of years.
Etymology
The name is a compound of the Norwegian word snø which means "snow" and the finite form of hette which means "hood", thus the name is translated as "the mountain with a hood of snow".
(Wikipedia)
Der norwegische Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella-Nationalpark wurde am 1. Juni 2002 gegründet. Er ersetzte den Dovrefjell-Nationalpark, der 1974 gegründet worden war. Der Nationalpark ist 1.693 km² groß. Er liegt in den Fylken Innlandet, Møre og Romsdal und Trøndelag und wird durch die E 6 in einen größeren West- und einen kleineren Ostteil geteilt. Das Nationalpark-Zentrum mit einer Ausstellung und einem kleinen botanischen Garten befindet sich in Kongsvoll an der E 6.
Übersicht
Die Hauptattraktion des Nationalparks sind die Moschusochsen, die vor 70 Jahren aus Grönland eingeführt worden sind und sich innerhalb des Parks frei bewegen. In Kongsvoll wird eine geführte Moschusochsen-Tour angeboten (kostenpflichtig). Die besten Chancen, Moschusochsen zu sichten, hat man im Stroplsjødalen und im Kaldvelldalen.
Beliebtestes Wanderziel im Westteil des Parks ist die Snøhetta (2286 moh.), der höchste Gipfel des Gebiets. Zu seinen Füßen liegt die selbstbediente DNT-Hütte Reinheim (Schlüssel in Kongsvoll erhältlich). Man benötigt zwei bis drei Tage, Bergausrüstung und -erfahrung sind zu empfehlen.
Am Nordrand, gerade außerhalb der Nationalparkgrenze, befindet sich an der Straße 70 zwischen Oppdal und Sunndalsøra ein beeindruckender Wasserfall, über den sich aus bis zu 156 m Höhe drei Flüsse in den Åmotan ergießen.
Im Ostteil des Parks lebt etwa von Mitte Juni bis Mitte August eine Herde Fjordpferde. Bester Zugang ist von der E 6 über die RV 29 bis Dalen und weiter nach Bekkelegret, der (staatlichen) Pferdestation.
Südlich des Parks befindet sich das Naturschutzgebiet Fokstumyra, das in erster Linie dem Vogelschutz dient. Während der Brutzeit von Ende April bis Anfang Juli ist der Zutritt streng reglementiert. Der Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella-Nationalpark gilt als eines der wichtigsten Brutgebiete der Doppelschnepfe. Dort brüten etwa 400 Brutpaare dieser von der IUCN als gering gefährdet eingestuften Art.
(Wikipedia)
Die Snøhetta (norwegisch ['snø:,hɛtɑ]; wörtlich, dt.: Schneehaube, Schneekappe) ist ein Berg in Norwegen, der sich im Dovrefjell in der Kommune Dovre der Provinz Innlandet befindet. Er ist mit 2286 m der höchste Berg Norwegens außerhalb Jotunheimens.
Die erste bekannte Besteigung führte Jens Esmark im Jahr 1798 durch.
Früher wurde die Snøhetta für den höchsten Berg Norwegens gehalten, da sie im Gegensatz zu Galdhøpiggen und Glittertind frei steht.
Der Berg hat verschiedene Gipfel:
Stortoppen, 2286 m. Auf ihm befindet sich eine Radiostation der Norwegischen Streitkräfte, die von einem Dieselgenerator versorgt wird.
Midttoppen, 2278 m
Hettpiggen, 2261 m
Vesttoppen, 2253 m
Namensgebend
Der Berg ist Namensgeber für das 1989 gegründete Architekturbüro Snøhetta.
(Wikipedia)
Norway / Innlandet - Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park
Norwegen / Innlandet - Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella-Nationalpark
Snøhetta (2286 m)
Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park (Norwegian: Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella nasjonalpark) is a National Park in Norway. It was established in 2002 to replace and enlarge the former Dovrefjell National Park which had been established in 1974. The park occupies 1,693 square kilometres (654 sq mi) and encompasses areas in three Norwegian counties: Innlandet, Trøndelag, and Møre og Romsdal and includes large parts of the mountain range of Dovrefjell along with the Sunndalsfjella mountains. Together with the National Park, there are eight landscape protected areas and two biotope protected areas that were established adjacent to the park in 2002, comprising a total protected area of 4,366 square kilometres (1,686 sq mi). The park itself lies within the municipalities of Dovre and Lesja (in Innlandet county), Oppdal municipality (in Trøndelag county), and Sunndal and Molde municipalities (in Møre og Romsdal county).
Ecology
The National Park was established to
preserve a large, continuous and essentially untouched mountain area,
preserve an alpine ecosystem with its natural biodiversity,
preserve an important part of the range of the stocks of wild reindeer in Snøhetta and Knutshø,
safeguard a variation in habitats,
preserve the landscape morphology and its distinctive geological deposits,
protect cultural heritage.
The public do have access to experience the nature through the exercise of the traditional and simple outdoor life, with technical infrastructure only established to a very modest extent.
In short: To preserve an intact alpine ecosystem with its indigenous wild reindeer. Together with the reindeer in Rondane National Park the last remaining population of wild Fennoscandian reindeer of possible Beringia origin (other wild Norwegian reindeer are of European origin and have interbred with domesticated reindeer to a various extent), wolverine, and various large birds as golden eagle and gyrfalcon can be seen, and also the recently (1947) imported (and potentially dangerous) musk oxen. Arctic fox was common a hundred years ago, diminished gradually from around 1900 and went extinct in the area around the year 1990. A reintroduction program Archived 2021-05-15 at the Wayback Machine from 2010 on has so far been successful.
Some of the plant life predates the last ice age. There are many endemisms in the area.
Although it is a harsh environment, the mountains make for spectacular hiking during the summer and skiing in the winter. The highest mountain in the park is the 2,286-metre (7,500 ft) Snøhetta. Due to rather long walks between mostly unstaffed huts, great areas without huts and trails and harsh and unstable weather conditions, this area is recommended for experienced and well-equipped wanderers only.
An unequaled natural attraction in Norway is the 156-metre (512 ft) high waterfall down in Åmotan (62°30′36.14″N 9°03′32.26″E).[3] It is located at along Road 70 between Oppdal and Sunndalsøra at the northern border of Åmotan-Grøvudalen Landscape Protected Area, on the northern edge of Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park.
Administration
The park is divided into a major western part and a minor eastern part by the European route E6 paralleled with the main railway between Oslo and Trondheim. Altogether the protected area amounts 4,365 square kilometres (1,685 sq mi) and also includes areas in the county of Hedmark in addition to the three of the National Park.
The park, its five adjacent landscape protection areas, and two biotope-protected areas are managed by the National Park Board of Dovrefjell.[5] This is a governmental board: the members are from the same eight municipalities and four counties as the former Dovrefjell Council. They are nominated by those municipalities and counties, and appointed by the Ministry for the Environment. The members are much the same persons (local mayors) as in the Dovrefjell council and one may still consider Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park as being managed locally.
The former management model from July 2003 was a trial intended to last until July 2007. The final decision on the permanent management model was made in August 2010[6] and the new board was formally established on 4 January 2011. The Dovrefjell council was closed down during 2011 and its website closed.
From 2007 to 2011 the Dovrefjell Council managed the National Park and co-ordinated the management of the other areas. The council consisted of the eight involved municipalities and four counties, with political representatives, usually the mayors, elected by the members. Except for the National Park, the conservation areas were managed by the municipality or municipalities (some PAs comprises more than one municipality). The council's responsibility for coordinating regional planning and society development, mainly through the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism of The EUROPARC Federation are now being transferred to the new board.
(Wikipedia)
Snøhetta is the highest mountain in the Dovrefjell mountain range in Norway. At 2,286 metres (7,500 ft), it is the highest mountain in Norway outside the Jotunheimen range, making it the 24th highest peak in Norway, based on a 30-metre (98 ft) topographic prominence cutoff. At 1,675 metres (5,495 ft), its topographic prominence is the third highest in Norway.
The mountain is located in the Dovrefjell mountains in northern Innlandet county in Dovre Municipality. The mountain lies inside Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park and it is the highest peak in the park. It is surrounded by several other mountains including Brunkollen to the east; Einøvlingseggen to the south; Skredahøin Bruri, Nordre Svånåtinden, and Storstyggesvånåtinden to the southwest; and Store Langvasstinden, Larstinden, and Drugshøi to the west.
The mountain has several peaks:
Stortoppen is the highest summit at 2,286 metres (7,500 ft).
Midttoppen is the next highest summit reaching 2,278 metres (7,474 ft) with a topographic prominence of 40 metres (130 ft).
Hettpiggen is the third highest peak on the mountain reaching 2,261 metres (7,418 ft) with a prominence of 50 metres (160 ft).
Vesttoppen is the fourth highest peak at an elevation of 2,253 metres (7,392 ft) and a prominence of 70 metres (230 ft).
Vesttoppen and Stortoppen are easily available by hiking or skiing, and traveling from Stortoppen, Midttoppen is easily accessible. Traversing Midttoppen, via Hettpiggen and to Vesttoppen requires climbing with a rope.
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 monument for the Norwegian philosopher, humourist, author and mountaineer Peter Wessel Zapffe is located near the summit of Vesttoppen.
Under good conditions in both summer and winter, the ascent is relatively easy. Common starting points are the DNT-cabins Reinheim, Snøheim, or Åmotdalshytta.
History
Snøhetta was visited for the first time in 1798 as part of a scientific trip to the area. At that time it was assumed that was the highest summit in Norway, because the Jotunheimen area with its higher peaks was rather inaccessible and unresearched, while Snøhetta is visible from the traditional travel route Oslo-Trondheim across the Dovrefjell mountains. The expression "until the Dovre mountains fall" (Norwegian: "til Dovre faller") was used in the oath sworn during the Norwegian Constituent Assembly in 1814, when Norway formed an independent nation after being in a union with Denmark for hundreds of years.
Etymology
The name is a compound of the Norwegian word snø which means "snow" and the finite form of hette which means "hood", thus the name is translated as "the mountain with a hood of snow".
(Wikipedia)
Der norwegische Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella-Nationalpark wurde am 1. Juni 2002 gegründet. Er ersetzte den Dovrefjell-Nationalpark, der 1974 gegründet worden war. Der Nationalpark ist 1.693 km² groß. Er liegt in den Fylken Innlandet, Møre og Romsdal und Trøndelag und wird durch die E 6 in einen größeren West- und einen kleineren Ostteil geteilt. Das Nationalpark-Zentrum mit einer Ausstellung und einem kleinen botanischen Garten befindet sich in Kongsvoll an der E 6.
Übersicht
Die Hauptattraktion des Nationalparks sind die Moschusochsen, die vor 70 Jahren aus Grönland eingeführt worden sind und sich innerhalb des Parks frei bewegen. In Kongsvoll wird eine geführte Moschusochsen-Tour angeboten (kostenpflichtig). Die besten Chancen, Moschusochsen zu sichten, hat man im Stroplsjødalen und im Kaldvelldalen.
Beliebtestes Wanderziel im Westteil des Parks ist die Snøhetta (2286 moh.), der höchste Gipfel des Gebiets. Zu seinen Füßen liegt die selbstbediente DNT-Hütte Reinheim (Schlüssel in Kongsvoll erhältlich). Man benötigt zwei bis drei Tage, Bergausrüstung und -erfahrung sind zu empfehlen.
Am Nordrand, gerade außerhalb der Nationalparkgrenze, befindet sich an der Straße 70 zwischen Oppdal und Sunndalsøra ein beeindruckender Wasserfall, über den sich aus bis zu 156 m Höhe drei Flüsse in den Åmotan ergießen.
Im Ostteil des Parks lebt etwa von Mitte Juni bis Mitte August eine Herde Fjordpferde. Bester Zugang ist von der E 6 über die RV 29 bis Dalen und weiter nach Bekkelegret, der (staatlichen) Pferdestation.
Südlich des Parks befindet sich das Naturschutzgebiet Fokstumyra, das in erster Linie dem Vogelschutz dient. Während der Brutzeit von Ende April bis Anfang Juli ist der Zutritt streng reglementiert. Der Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella-Nationalpark gilt als eines der wichtigsten Brutgebiete der Doppelschnepfe. Dort brüten etwa 400 Brutpaare dieser von der IUCN als gering gefährdet eingestuften Art.
(Wikipedia)
Die Snøhetta (norwegisch ['snø:,hɛtɑ]; wörtlich, dt.: Schneehaube, Schneekappe) ist ein Berg in Norwegen, der sich im Dovrefjell in der Kommune Dovre der Provinz Innlandet befindet. Er ist mit 2286 m der höchste Berg Norwegens außerhalb Jotunheimens.
Die erste bekannte Besteigung führte Jens Esmark im Jahr 1798 durch.
Früher wurde die Snøhetta für den höchsten Berg Norwegens gehalten, da sie im Gegensatz zu Galdhøpiggen und Glittertind frei steht.
Der Berg hat verschiedene Gipfel:
Stortoppen, 2286 m. Auf ihm befindet sich eine Radiostation der Norwegischen Streitkräfte, die von einem Dieselgenerator versorgt wird.
Midttoppen, 2278 m
Hettpiggen, 2261 m
Vesttoppen, 2253 m
Namensgebend
Der Berg ist Namensgeber für das 1989 gegründete Architekturbüro Snøhetta.
(Wikipedia)