Store Lenangstind

Store Lenangstind

Lenangstind (left) and Jægervasstind, viewed from the NW
Highest point
Elevation 1,624 m (5,328 ft)
Prominence 1,576 m (5,171 ft)[1]
Listing Ultra prominent peak
4th on list of peaks in Norway by prominence
Coordinates 69°42′36″N 20°05′01″E / 69.71000°N 20.08361°E / 69.71000; 20.08361Coordinates: 69°42′36″N 20°05′01″E / 69.71000°N 20.08361°E / 69.71000; 20.08361
Geography
Map of the location
Store Lenangstind

Location in Troms

Location Lyngen, Troms, Norway
Parent range Lyngsalpene
Topo map 1634 III Lyngen

Store Lenangstind is a mountain in the municipality of Lyngen in Troms county, Norway. It is within the Lyngen Alps mountain range and has the fourth-highest primary factor in Norway. It is located about 15.5 kilometres (9.6 mi) north-west of the village of Lyngseidet, just west of the Lyngenfjorden. The Strupbreen glacier lies along the south-eastern side of the mountain.

Its ascent involves easy glacier crossings, steep snow climbing and easy rock scrambling. This peak is for experienced mountaineers only.[2]

References

  1. Bjørstad, Petter. "Mountains page".
  2. Dyer, Anthony; Baddeley, John A.; Robertson, Ian (2006). Walks and Scrambles in Norway. Rockbuy Limited. ISBN 978-1-904466-25-3.


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