Topo map 1717 II Synnfjell Prominence 475 m | Elevation 1,414 m | |
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Isolation 33.6 kilometres (20.9 mi) Location Nordre Land and Etnedal, Oppland, Norway Similar Djuptjernkampen, Rundemellen, Skaget, Skeikampen, Skarvemellen | ||
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 Oppland. Spåtind is the highest mountain in the mountain area Synnfjell.
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Map of Sp%C3%A5tind, 2890 Etnedal, Norway
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.
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Spåtind Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA