Glittertind
Norway's second-highest peak, capped with an ice cap. It is a day-trip round-trip from Glitter Hut or Spiterstulen.
Glittertind rises to about 2,452 metres, including its ice cap, and faces Galdhøpiggen across a valley. At one point its ice cap was thicker than Galdhøpiggen's, making it the higher of the two. The slopes are gentle and no glacier guide is needed. The round trip from Glitter Hut takes about 5–6 hours, and the trip from Spiterstulen is longer. From the summit you can look over Galdhøpiggen and the glaciers around it, which makes it the first choice for climbers who want to avoid crowds. Be alert to sudden changes in the weather and to cornices on the edge of the summit ice cap.
Opening hours
July to early Sep
Nearby sights
- Spiterstulen
- Mímisbrunnr Klimapark 2469
- Norwegian Mountain Museum
- Bakeriet i Lom
- Lom Stave Church
- Gjende
- Besseggen Ridge
- Galdhøpiggen