Rondane National Park
Rondane National Park (Norwegian: Rondane nasjonalpark) is the oldest national park in Norway, established on 21 December 1962. The park is located in Innlandet county, in the municipalities of Dovre, Folldal, Sel, Nord-Fron, Sør-Fron, Stor-Elvdal, and Ringebu. The park contains ten peaks above 2,000 metres (6,560 ft), with the highest being Rondeslottet at an altitude of 2,178 m (7,146 ft). The park is an important habitat for herds of wild reindeer.
| Rondane National Park | |
|---|---|
A path in a u-valley, in summer | |
| Location | Innlandet, Norway |
| Nearest city | Otta |
| Coordinates | 61°50′N 9°30′E |
| Area | 963 km2 (372 sq mi) |
| Established | 21 December 1962 |
| Governing body | Directorate for Nature Management |
The park was enlarged in 2003, and now covers an area of 963 km2 (372 sq mi). Rondane lies just to the east of the Gudbrandsdalen valley and two other mountain areas, Dovre and Jotunheimen are nearby. Dovre National Park lies a very short distance to the north of this park.
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