Hallingskarvet | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Folarskardnuten |
Elevation | 1,933 m (6,342 ft) |
Dimensions | |
Length | 35 km (22 mi) |
Geography | |
Country | Norway |
Counties | Buskerud and Hordaland |
Range coordinates | 60°37′N 7°45′E / 60.617°N 7.750°ECoordinates: 60°37′N 7°45′E / 60.617°N 7.750°E |
Hallingskarvet is a mountain range in southern Norway stretching from Geilo to Finse. The highest point is the 1,933-metre (6,342 ft) tall mountain Folarskardnuten, the highest point in Buskerud county.
In the north, there is a large dammed lake called Strandavatnet. The Bergensbanen railway line, which runs south of Hallingskarvet, has its highest stop at Finse Station (1,222 m).
In 2006, the Hallingskarvet mountain range became part of the Hallingskarvet National Park.