Store Austanbottstind
Mountain peak in Vestland, Norway
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Store Austanbottstind[1] is a mountain on the border of Luster Municipality and Årdal Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is the highest peak in the western part of the Hurrungane mountain range. The mountain is located in Jotunheimen National Park, about 12.5 kilometres (7.8 mi) southeast of the village of Skjolden. The easiest route to the summit involves climbing, though relatively easy, and crossing of an exposed snow flank.[4]
Prominence480 m (1,570 ft)[2]
| Store Austanbottstind | |
|---|---|
| Store Austanbotntind (unofficial)[1] | |
Seen from Store Ringstind | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,203 m (7,228 ft)[2] |
| Prominence | 480 m (1,570 ft)[2] |
| Parent peak | Storen |
| Isolation | 5.2 km (3.2 mi)[2] |
| Coordinates | 61°25′55″N 7°47′43″E[3] |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Vestland, Norway |
| Parent range | Hurrungane |
| Topo map | 1517 IV Hurrungane |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1883: Carl Hall and Mathias Soggemoen |
| Easiest route | Climbing |
The nearby mountains Storen, Vetle Skagastølstindane, and Midtre Skagastølstindane are all located about 5.5 kilometres (3.4 mi) to the northeast of Store Austanbottstind.