Although my primary focus is Norwegian mountains,
I try to visit other mountains from time to time.
This is an index of the European mountains I've been to.
(I have also added Greenland mountains on this page)
1. | Mt. Blanc | 4810m | France. Highest in western Europe. | Aug 2003 |
A massive adventure on the top of western Europe. Bjørn Gillholm and I climbed via the Gouter refuger and Dome du Gouter. Due to severe weather conditions (heatwave), the rockfall in Grand Coulouir made the descent insanely dangerous. | ||||
2. | Gunnbjørn Fjeld | 3694m | Watkins Mountains, East Greenland | May 2004 |
Climbed as part of the Greenland May 2004 (G4) expedition. Highest mountain north of the Polar Circle. A furious mix of amazing scenery and acute mountain sickness on the Norwegian National Day, May 17th. | ||||
3. | Dome (Qaqqaq Kershaw) | 3683m | Watkins Mountains, East Greenland | May 2004 |
Climbed as part of the Greenland May 2004 (G4) expedition. 2nd highest north of the Polar Circle. Fun ascent on the 1Km long northeast ridge. | ||||
4. | Cone (Qaqqaq Johnson) | 3669m | Watkins Mountains, East Greenland | May 2004 |
Climbed as part of the Greenland May 2004 (G4) expedition. 3rd highest north of the Polar Circle. Partly steep snow, but uncomplicated ascent. | ||||
5. | Peak 3535 | 3535m | Watkins Mountains, East Greenland | May 2004 |
Climbed as part of the Greenland May 2004 (G4) expedition. 6th highest on Greenland. Close neighbour to Gunnbjørn Fjeld. Uncomplicated ascent. | ||||
6. | Peak 3266 | 3266m | Watkins Mountains, East Greenland | May 2004 |
Climbed as part of the Greenland May 2004 (G4) expedition. East of Gunnbjørn Fjeld. Very nice mountain for skiing. | ||||
- | Below Gran Paradiso | 3030m | Graian Alps, Italy | Apr 2008 |
A failed attempt on Gran Paradiso (4061m). My hiking mate Petter reached the summit, while I stayed at Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele (2735m). I took a short ski-trip up to 3030m, but never reached any top. | ||||
7. | Musala | 2925m | Rila mountains, Bulgaria | Jul 2011 |
In addition to being the high point in Bulgaria, Musala is also the highest mountain top on the Balkan peninsula. Thanks to a gondola lift up to 2369m, Musala can be a very easy top to reach. | ||||
8. | Vihren | 2914m | Pirin mountains, Bulgaria | Jul 2011 |
The 2nd highest peak in Bulgaria. Easily accessible from the Vihren hut above Bansko. | ||||
9. | Malka Musala | 2902m | Rila mountains, Bulgaria | Jul 2011 |
A lower top, close to Musala - the Bulgarian high point. Easiest to reach directly from the Musala hut, via Irechek. | ||||
10. | Irechek | 2852m | Rila mountains, Bulgaria | Jul 2011 |
A lower top, close to Musala - the Bulgarian high point. Easiest to reach directly from the Musala hut. | ||||
11. | "Brekruna" | 2824m | Watkins Mountains, East Greenland | May 2004 |
Climbed as part of the Greenland May 2004 (G4) expedition. Nice skiing mountain. Crevasses along the route. One steep pitch. 2nd ascent. | ||||
12. | Deno | 2790m | Rila mountains, Bulgaria | Jul 2011 |
A lower top, close to Musala - the Bulgarian high point. Easiest to reach directly from the Musala hut. | ||||
13. | Malyovitsa | 2729m | Rila mountains, Bulgaria | Jul 2011 |
One of the highest peaks in the northwest region of the Rila mountain range. A very popular top! | ||||
14. | Gerlachovský štít | 2654m | Tatra mountains, Slovakia | Jul 2013 |
Highest peaks in the Tatra range, as well as Slovakia. | ||||
15. | Hvoynati Vrah | 2649m | Pirin mountains, Bulgaria | Jul 2011 |
Lower neighbour of Vihren. Easy to include on your way up or down Vihren. | ||||
16. | Malka Malyovitsa | 2640m | Rila mountains, Bulgaria | Jul 2011 |
The smaller Malyovitsa peak... | ||||
17. | Tete de la Tronche | 2584m | Courmayeur, Italy | Aug 2003 |
A "restitution" hike in a wonderful landscape, after the Mt. Blanc adventure. Bjørn Gillholm was my companion on this hike. | ||||
18. | Rodi e Kolates | 2556m | Prokletije, Albania | Jul 2012 |
Highest peak in the Kolata massif. Normally hiked from Vusanje. Long hike. Also known as Maja e Koljats. | ||||
19. | Zla Kolata | 2535m | Prokletije, Montenegro | Jul 2012 |
Highest peak in Montenegro. Normally hiked from Vusanje. Long hike. Also known as Evil Kolata. | ||||
20. | Dobre Kolata | 2528m | Prokletije, Montenegro | Jul 2012 |
2nd highest peak in Montenegro. Normally hiked from Vusanje. Long hike. Also known as Good Kolata. | ||||
21. | Bobotov Kuk | 2523m | Durmitor, Montenegro | Jul 2012 |
High point in Durmitor National Park. Many also claim this to be the country high point. A moderately easy hike from Sedlo pass | ||||
22. | "Lille Snefjeld" | 2511m | Watkins Mountains, East Greenland | May 2004 |
Climbed as part of the Greenland May 2004 (G4) expedition. Can easily be skied. 1st ascent. | ||||
23. | Rysy | 2503m | Tatras, Slovakia/Poland | Jul 2013 |
Highest point in Poland and part of the Tatra mountain range. Can be hiked from Poland and Slovakia. We hiked from Strbske Pleso in Slovakia | ||||
24. | Kriván | 2495m | Tatras, Slovakia | Jul 2013 |
A very popular Tatra peak. This is the westernmost of the significant Tatras peaks and offers fantastic views towards the other Tatra peaks | ||||
25. | Mt. Ida | 2456m | Crete, Greece | May 2010 |
The highest peak on Crete (Greece), located in the Psiloritis range. Also known as Timios Stavros (the Holy Cross chapel on top) | ||||
26. | Páchnes | 2453m | Crete, Greece | May 2010 |
The second highest peak on Crete (Greece), and the highest peak in the Lefka Ori (White mountains) range. Relatively easy peak to ascend if you have a 4WD car. | ||||
27. | Slavkovský štít | 2452m | Tatras, Slovakia | Jul 2013 |
Perhaps the easiest of all High Tatra peaks? Train to Hrebniok and then 1150 vertical meters on the mountain trail | ||||
28. | "Kristine Fjeld" | 2449m | Watkins Mountains, East Greenland | May 2004 |
Climbed as part of the Greenland May 2004 (G4) expedition. Very fun scrambling (US) class 3 ridge. Be aware of bad rock quality. 1st ascent. | ||||
29. | Agathias | 2424m | Crete, Greece | May 2010 |
The 2nd highest peak in the Psiloritis range, and one of the highest peaks on Crete. A bonus peak if you visit Mt. Ida. | ||||
30. | "Rabben" | 2378m | Watkins Mountains, East Greenland | May 2004 |
Climbed as part of the Greenland May 2004 (G4) expedition. Partly steep (US) class 3 ascent. 1st ascent. | ||||
31. | Cherni Vrah | 2290m | Sofia, Bulgaria | July 2011 |
The highest peak (and very popular) on Vitosha mountain, located just south of Sofia. | ||||
32. | "Skorsteinseggi" | 2275m | Watkins Mountains, East Greenland | May 2004 |
Climbed as part of the Greenland May 2004 (G4) expedition. Long ridge with steep faces. Convenient access via ridge. 1st ascent. | ||||
33. | Vouloumenou | 2267m | Crete, Greece | May 2010 |
A less prominent top in the Psiloritis range, located between Kousakas and Mt. Ida | ||||
34. | Point 2263 | 2263m | Watkins Mountains, East Greenland | May 2004 |
Climbed as part of the Greenland May 2004 (G4) expedition. A small hill that marks the beginning/end of a fascinating ridge. Nice look-out point. | ||||
35. | "Skjærseggi" | 2232m | Watkins Mountains, East Greenland | May 2004 |
Climbed as part of the Greenland May 2004 (G4) expedition. Long ridge with steep faces. Convenient access via ridge. Great views. 1st ascent. | ||||
36. | Sedlena Greda | 2227m | Durmitor, Montenegro | Jul 2012 |
An easy hike from Sedlo pass along a marked route. Options for some exposed scenery on the summit ridge | ||||
37. | Kousakas | 2211m | Crete, Greece | May 2010 |
Gentle top in the Psiloritis top. Easy to reach from the Nida lodge trailhead. | ||||
38. | Uvita Greda | 2199m | Durmitor, Montenegro | Jul 2012 |
A fun-looking top which is easy to hike from Sedlo pass | ||||
39. | Zupci | 2148m | Durmitor, Montenegro | Jul 2012 |
An fun hike from Sedlo pass, partly along a marked route. One exposed pitch along the way | ||||
40. | Hvannadalshnúkur | 2119m | Highest on Iceland | Aug 2004 |
A long ascent (2100m vertical meters) to the highest point on Iceland. Beautiful landscape. Bjørn Gillholm was hiking mate on this trip. | ||||
41. | Kebnekaise | 2114m | Highest in Sweden | Aug 2002 |
A traverse over Sweden's highest mountain which included steep wall scrambling, glacier crossing and the Tuolpagorni and Vierramvare summits. Co-hiker was Bjørn Gillholm. | ||||
42. | Ushite Peak | 1906m | Sofia, Bulgaria | July 2011 |
A popular top (well, the Kamen Del viewpoint 0,6km to the north is even more popular) on Vitosha mountain, just south of Sofia. | ||||
43. | Stozina | 1905m | Durmitor, Montenegro | Jul 2012 |
An easy hike, near Sedlo pass. A fun and characteristic peak. | ||||
44. | Štirovnik | 1749m | Lovćen, Montengro | July 2012 |
High point in Lovćen National Park. Used to be a forbidden peak. This does not seem to be the case any longer. | ||||
45. | Vierramvare | 1711m | Kebnekaise massif, Sweden | Aug 2002 |
When hiking Kebnekaise the normal route, one has to cross this giant hump. Neither Bjørn Gillholm or myself found this peak very memorable. | ||||
46. | Tuolpagorni | 1662m | Kebnekaise massif, Sweden | May 2002 |
Bjørn Gillholm regarded this "bonus" peak as totally unnecessary, after a long hike across the Kebnekaise massif. However, I found the peak tremendously beautiful, and entered stubborn mode even if I was almost dying of thirst. | ||||
47. | Jezerski Vrh | 1657m | Lovćen, Montenegro | July 2012 |
2nd highest top in Lovćen National Park. Holds the mausoleum of Petar Petrovic II Njegoš | ||||
48. | Babljak | 1604m | Lovćen, Montenegro | July 2012 |
3rd highest top in Lovćen National Park. Easily accesible, just like the other high tops. | ||||
49. | Pico del Cielo point 1543m | 1543m | Sierras de Tejeda, Spain | Apr 2012 |
Popular mountain above the city Maro. The ridge continues to Navachica - one of the highest tops in this region. Pico del Cielo's viewpoint is 1501m - which is where most hikers turn around. | ||||
50. | Hekla | 1491m | Iceland's most famous volcano | Aug 2004 |
A nice visit on a volcano I've heard about since childhood. Bjørn Gillholm was hiking mate on this trip. | ||||
51. | Garajonay | 1489m | La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain | Dec 2009 |
La Gomera high point. Easy to reach (15min) from a car road. | ||||
52. | Ben Nevis | 1344m | Highest on the British Isles | Jul 2002 |
A great traverse over
Ben Nevis, the Carn Mor Dearg (Cmd) arête, and Carn Mor Dearg summit.
Co-hikers were Dag Bakke, Gro Sørdal and Else Nornes. Ben Nevis is
located by Fort William, Scotland. See also the Three Peak Challenge 2008. |
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53. | Halti | 1328m | Highest in Finland | Aug 2002 |
A great roundtrip in northern Scandinavia with Bjørn Gillholm, which also included the Kebnekaise massif in Sweden and Tromsdalstinden near Tromsø, Norway. Finding this summit was not quite trivial. | ||||
54. | Ridnitsohkka | 1316m | 2nd highest in Finland | Aug 2002 |
The distance from the eyepoint to the summit on the picture is the detour I caused, when trying to show off my navigational skills on our way to Halti. Bjørn Gillhom was not too impressed, but getting the 2nd highest mountain in Finland was a good comfort. | ||||
55. | Ben Macdui | 1309m | 2nd highest on the British Isles | Apr 2003 |
The high point on a
big massif, which also includes Cairn Gorm. Easily reached from
the Cairngorm ski-centre near Aviemore, Scotland. The Lairig Ghru
valley separates this mountain from the 3rd, 4th and 5th highest
mountains in Scotland. |
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56. | Braeriach | 1296m | 3rd highest on the British Isles | Apr 2003 |
The high point on a big massif which also includes Sgor an Lochan Uaine, Cairn Toul and the Devil's Point. A classic Scottish high-ridge walk, with several starting points, including the Cairngorm ski-centre near Aviemore, Scotland. |