Orvin Mountains
The Orvin Mountains (Norwegian: Orvinfjella) constitute a major group of mountain ranges, extending for about 100 km (62 mi) between the Wohlthat Mountains and the Mühlig-Hofmann Mountains in Queen Maud Land. With its summit at 3,055 metres (10,023 ft), the massive Sandeggtind Peak forms the highest point in the Conrad Mountains, a subrange of the Orvin Mountains.
| Orvin Mountains | |
|---|---|
View looking to the west over Glopeken Glacier. Glopeken Glacier is located in the northern part of the Conrad Mountains, a subrange of the Orvin Mountains. | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Sandeggtind Peak |
| Elevation | 3,055 m (10,023 ft) |
| Coordinates | 72°00′00″S 09°00′00″E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Orvinfjella (Norwegian) |
| Geography | |
Orvin Mountains Map depicting the territorial extent of Queen Maud Land | |
| Continent | Antarctica |
| Region | Queen Maud Land, East Antarctica |
| Parent range | Fimbulheimen |
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