Bitihorn
Mountain in Innlandet, Norway / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bitihorn (local pronunciation: [ˈbîːtɪhœdn̩]) is a mountain on the border of Vang Municipality and Øystre Slidre Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. The 1,608-metre (5,276 ft) tall mountain is located in the Jotunheimen mountains about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) northwest of the village of Beitostølen. The mountain is surrounded by several other notable mountains including Rasletind and Raslet to the north, Gråhøi and Kvernhøi to the northeast, and Skaget to the east.[1] It is situated on the west side of Norwegian County Road 51, and because of its location, it is a landmark for tourists following that popular driving route.
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Bitihorn | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,608 m (5,276 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 508 m (1,667 ft)[1] |
Isolation | 8 km (5.0 mi)[1] |
Coordinates | 61°17′40″N 8°47′58″E[2] |
Geography | |
Location | Innlandet, Norway |
Parent range | Jotunheimen |
Topo map | 1617 IV Gjende and 1617 III Vangsmjøsi |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1811 by Christen Smith (botanist) |
Easiest route | Hike |
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