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mountain range A mountain range or hill range is a series of mountains or hills arranged in a line and connected by high ground. A mountain system or mountain belt is a group of mountain ranges with similarity in form, structure, and alignment that have aris ...
on the island of Alsten in Alstahaug Municipality in Nordland county,
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. The mountain range consists of seven peaks on the southeastern half of the island. The mountains are (listed from northeast to southwest): * Botnkrona, with a height of * Grytfoten, with a height of * Skjæringen, with a height of * Tvillingene ("the twins"), with a height of for the taller one and for the shorter one) * Kvasstinden, with a height of * Breitinden, with a height of The range is popular with hikers and offers scenic views over the surrounding area. All the peaks can be ascended using marked paths, and on every summit there is a notebook where visitors can write their name. After visiting all peaks, hikers can contact the local tourist association which will issue a certificate as a testimonial of their achievement. There is no time-limit for climbing all the peaks. The record for the quickest visit to all peaks is under 4 hours. A good view of the mountain range can be achieved traveling by sea in the " Hurtigruten", as it passes the full length of the range.


See also

* Kjerag * Kjeragbolten * Preikestolen * Trollgaren * Trollveggen * Trollstigen * Trolltunga * Besseggen *
List of waterfalls This list of notable waterfalls of the world is sorted by continent, then country, then province, state or territory. A waterfall is included if it is at least tall and has an existing Wikipedia article, or it is considered historically sig ...


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