Puttegga

Mountain in Møre og Romsdal, Norway From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Puttegga[3] is the highest mountain in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It lies on the border of Fjord Municipality and Rauma Municipality. It is located just 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) northwest of the mountain Karitinden, inside Reinheimen National Park. The nearest village is Tafjord, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) to the west. The mountain is easily accessed from the cabin Pyttbua to the east, which is maintained by the Norwegian Trekking Association.[4]

Painted on a raised stone on the summit by people wanting a 2K-summit in Møre og Romsdal
Elevation1,999 m (6,558 ft)[1]
Prominence571 m (1,873 ft)[1]
Isolation26.9 km (16.7 mi)[1]
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Puttegga
Pyttegga
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Highest point
Elevation1,999 m (6,558 ft)[1]
Prominence571 m (1,873 ft)[1]
Parent peakGråhø[1]
Isolation26.9 km (16.7 mi)[1]
Listing#4 at List of highest points of Norwegian counties
Coordinates62.2119°N 7.6956°E / 62.2119; 7.6956[2]
Geography
LocationMøre og Romsdal, Norway
Parent rangeTafjordfjella
Topo map1319 III Tafjord
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Name

The first element is putt or pytt, meaning "puddle" or "small lake". The last element is the finite form of egg which means "edge" or "mountain ridge". The edge is surrounded by several small lakes.

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