Høgevarde

#118 among destinations in Norway

Hiking, Wilderness hut

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Høgevarde or Høgevard is the second highest peak on the Norefjell mountain range and the highest point in the municipality of Krødsherad in Buskerud, Norway. It is known for its vast view over eastern Norway. At the top there is an iron plate giving names and directions to mountains along the horizon. About 100 meters below the peak is Høgevardehytta, a self-service cabin maintained by the DNT. ()

Local name: Høgevard Elevation: 4787 ftProminence: 686 ftCoordinates: 60°17'35"N, 9°27'37"E

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BuskerudNorway

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Day trips

Høgevarde – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Noresund, Norefjell Ski Resort.

7.2 miSE
Village
Noresund
185 min walk • Noresund is a small village in Krødsherad in the county of Buskerud, Norway. Noresund is located on Lake Krøderen. Highway 7 passes through the village. Norefjell Ski Area is located 3 kilometers northwest of Noresund. The population of Noresund is 331.
2 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Norefjell Ski Resort
51 min walk • Norefjell Ski Resort is a mountain ski resort located in Krødsherad, Norway, on the mountainside of Norefjell. The venue for four Olympic alpine skiing events in 1952, it is located northwest of Oslo, 90 minutes away by vehicle.