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[edit] Overview

A park of spectacular scenery including Norway's highest mountains, Glittertind at 2,470m, Galdhropiggen at 2,469m and several others over 2,000m.

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[edit] Notable Species

Elswhere in the park there are deep valleys, long fjord-like lakes, glaciers and rivers. The birdlife is typical of a Scandinavian mountain area with Golden Eagle and White-tailed Eagle, Rough-legged Buzzard, Western Capercaillie and Rock Ptarmigan. Passerines include Lapland Bunting and Snow Bunting, Horned Lark and Bluethroat. The wooded areas have woodpeckers, Blackcap and Icterine Warbler.

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Birds you can see here include:

White-tailed Eagle, Rough-legged Buzzard, Golden Eagle, Rock Ptarmigan, Western Capercaillie, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Horned Lark, Meadow Pipit, Bluethroat, European Stonechat, Northern Wheatear, Icterine Warbler, Blackcap, Willow Tit, Eurasian Siskin, Snow Bunting, Lapland Bunting, Reed Bunting

[edit] Other Wildlife

Reindeer are common as are Elk, Red Deer and Roe Deer, predatory mammals include Lynx, Wolverine, Red Fox, Stoat and Weasel.

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[edit] Access and Facilities

The park is easily reached from Boverdal, Bygdin or Bessheim and has hiking trails, staffed tourist cabins and huts. Guides are available for climbing and visiting glaciers.

[edit] Contact Details

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[edit] External Links

Jotunheimen National Park

Content and images originally posted by Steve