Spåtind

Spåtind is a mountain in the middle between Lillehammer and Fagernes. The summit lies on the border between the municipalities Nordre Land and Etnedal, both in the county of Innlandet. Spåtind is the highest mountain in the mountain area Synnfjell.

Spåtind
Spåtind
Spåtind
Spåtind (Norway)
Highest point
Elevation1,414 m (4,639 ft)
Prominence470 m (1,540 ft)[1]
Isolation33.5 to 33.7 km (20.8 to 20.9 mi) 
Coordinates61°04′37″N 9°47′22″E
Geography
LocationNordre Land and Etnedal, Innlandet, Norway
Topo map1717 II Synnfjell

There are numerous cabins situated around the mountain, the largest cluster being Hugulia on the southern side. On the western side there is a facility for alpine skiing and a hotel.

The name

The first element is the verb spå ('predict; see into the future), but here in the old sense 'to scout' (related to German spähen, Latin specio and English spy). The last element is tind 'mountain peak'. The peak is visible from long distances over a large region.

See also Hårteigen.

References

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