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Tromsdalstinden

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or is a mountain in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The tall mountain is located at the southern end of the Tromsdalen valley, just southeast of Tromsø. Snowfall varies from yearly, but the peak is usually snow free only for a few months in the summer. The mountain is easily spotted from the city centre of Tromsø. The summit is a popular hike, requiring nothing more than good shoes, average physical condition, and plenty to drink.

Key facts

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1170
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Tromsdalstinden 3.jpg
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Tromsdalstinden as seen from Fløya in August
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Interactive map of the mountain
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Troms, Norway
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1238
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Hike

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Encyclopedic overview

9 sections
Contents
  • Etymology
  • Skiing and hiking
  • The Winter trek
  • The Summer trek
  • Straight up
  • Controversy over Sámi cultural significance
  • Media gallery
  • References
  • External links

or is a mountain in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The tall mountain is located at the southern end of the Tromsdalen valley, just southeast of Tromsø. Snowfall varies from yearly, but the peak is usually snow free only for a few months in the summer. The mountain is easily spotted from the city centre of Tromsø. The summit is a popular hike, requiring nothing more than good shoes, average physical condition, and plenty to drink.

== Etymology == The Norwegian name Tromsdalstinden means "the peak above Tromsdalen," while the Sami (or Sámi) name comprises Sálaš and Oaivi. The first word signifies a good hunting area; the second translates as "head," but when speaking of landscapes indicates a mountain that is rounded, i.e., does not have any jagged peaks.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Tromsdalstinden” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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