Romsdalshornet
| Romsdalshornet | |
|---|---|
Romsdalshornet seen from the valley Credit: Axel Lindahl, 1890 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,550 m (5,090 ft) |
| Prominence | 420 m (1,380 ft) |
| Parent peak | Kleneggen |
| Isolation | 2.7 km (1.7 mi) |
| Coordinates | 62°29′29″N 7°47′09″E / 62.4913°N 7.7859°E |
| Geography | |
Interactive map of the mountain | |
| Location | Møre og Romsdal, Norway |
| Parent range | Romsdalsalpane |
| Topo map | 1319 II Romsdalen |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | c. 1828 by Christen Smed & Hans Bjermeland |
| Easiest route | Climbing |
Romsdalshornet is a mountain in Rauma Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The mountain is located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southeast of the town of Åndalsnes, along the Rauma River in the Romsdalen valley.
The Rauma railway line and the European route E136 highway both pass by the mountain. The mountain Store Venjetinden lies 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) east of the mountain and 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the west (across the valley) lies the mountain Store Trolltinden—part of the Troll Wall/Trollryggen ridge.
Romsdalshornet is a popular mountain for climbing, which is best done in late summer. Descent by rappel is recommended.