Romsdalshornet
Romsdalshornet is a mountain in the municipality of Rauma in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The mountain is located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southeast of the town of Åndalsnes, along the Rauma River in the Romsdalen valley. The Rauma railway line and the European route E136 highway both pass by the mountain. The mountain Store Venjetinden lies 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) east of the mountain and 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the west (across the valley) lies the mountain Store Trolltind—part of the Troll Wall/Trollryggen ridge.
| Romsdalshornet | |
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Romsdalshornet seen from the valley Credit: Axel Lindahl, 1890 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,550 m (5,090 ft) |
| Prominence | 410 m (1,350 ft) |
| Coordinates | 62.4913°N 7.7859°E |
| Geography | |
Romsdalshornet Location of the mountain Romsdalshornet Romsdalshornet (Norway) | |
| Location | Møre og Romsdal, Norway |
| Parent range | Romsdalsalpane |
| Topo map | 1319 II Romsdalen |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | ca. 1828 by Christen Smed & Hans Bjermeland |
| Easiest route | Climbing |
Romsdalshornet is a popular mountain for climbing, which is best done in late summer. Descent by rappel is recommended.
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