Blefjell
Mountain area in Buskerud/Telemark, Norway
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Blefjell[3] is a small mountain range located along the border between Buskerud and Telemark counties in Norway. The highest point is Bletoppen, in Tinn Municipality, which reaches an elevation of 1,340 metres (4,400 ft) above sea level. The mountain range runs through the five municipalities of Rollag, Flesberg, Kongsberg, Notodden and Tinn.[4]
| Blefjell | |
|---|---|
 View of wild reindeer at Blefjell | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Bletoppen, Tinn Municipality, Norway |
| Elevation | 1,340 m (4,400 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 540 m (1,770 ft)[1] |
| Isolation | 0.41 km (0.25 mi)[1] |
| Coordinates | 59.80767°N 9.15277°E |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 25 km (16 mi) |
| Width | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Area | 100 km2 (39 mi2) |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Eastern Norway |
Range coordinates | 59.84854°N 9.19024°E[2] |
The bedrock in Blefjell is hard quartzite. The mountain area falls off steeply to the west and more gently to the east. The area is thus most easily accessible from the east (Flesberg) and from the south (Bolkesjø). The area is a popular tourist destination, being approximately 1 hour drive from Kongsberg. There are a number of mountain lodges, hotels, and cabins. The area also has several ski resorts. The Norwegian Trekking Association has three unattended tourist huts in the area: Sigridsbu, Eriksbu, and Øvre Fjellstul.[4]
