Norwegian Mountains, Sogn og Fjordane

Høgefjellet, 1022m


Fylke/Kommune: Sogn og Fjordane county/Eid municipality
Maps: 1218-I Nordfjordeid (Statens Kartverk, Norge 1:50 000)
Primary factor: 212m
Hiked: Oct 2010
See also:
Svartegga Litletoren
Matøskja Storegga
Gjegnen Glitregga
Trollvasstinden
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Høgefjellet seen from Naustdalskammen

Høgefjellet seen from Naustdalskammen
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Introduction

Høgefjellet is located between Nordfjord and the southwest end of Hornindalsvatnet. The mountain itself is not very prominent, but it is easily recognized by the distinct tower on top. This is a superb Nordfjord viewpoint, and as a mountain road (not a toll road, but might be closed in the hunting season) runs all the way to the top, the mountain is also very accessible - all year around. In summer, you can drive all the way up to the Lotsstøylen cabins (430 meters) and hike or bike from here.

Lotsstøylen is also a good starting point for other peaks in this area, such as Svartegga.

 

The mountain road to Høgefjellet

The mountain road to Høgefjellet
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Primary factor:

Høgefjellet (Norge 1:50,000: 1022m, Økonomisk Kartverk: 1054,75m (surely wrong!), UTM 32 V 348094 6865310) has a primary factor of 212m towards the higher parent mountain Svartegga (1047m). The defining saddle (approx. 32 V 350693 6864461) is found between point 896m and Svartegga. Ref. Norge 1:50,000 (20m contours), the saddle is within the range 800-820m, interpolated to 810m.

GPS measurement read 1028m (on the ground), averaged over a 5-minute period (error margin not recorded).

 

Høgefjellet seen from Vedviknibba

Høgefjellet seen from Vedviknibba
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Trail descriptions

Route 1: Lotsstøylen - Høgefjellet (summer/autumn)

Difficulty : YDS Class 1
Exposure : No
Distance : Approx. 2km to the top (2D distance)
Time : Approx. 1,5 hours to the top
Starting Elev.: Approx. 410
Vertical Gain : Approx. 650m (total)
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This route description is valid per Oct 2010

Access

(all distances are approx. distances)

The nearest larger town/village is Nordfjordeid. From here, follow highway E39 to Lote. At Lote, turn left towards Lotsberg (signposted, N61.86809 E6.07531).  Drive 400 meters up to a fork, then turn left. Drive 2,2km up the forest road, then turn left at a fork (N61.87075 E6.10012). Drive 250 meters to another fork (N61.87225 E6.10338) and turn left again. Continue 150 meters up to Lotsstøylen and find parking.

Note that there is a road that passes Lotsstøylen on the south side. You can descend this way for variation.

The route

From Lotsstøylen, follow the mountain road (2km) all the way up to the summit (N61.89002 E6.10951). The high point is (most likely) 75 meters east of the tower.

An alternative way of ascent is to park down by Lote, and walk or bike the 1000 vertical meters up to the top.

 

Høgefjellet seen from Matøskja

Høgefjellet seen from Matøskja
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