Blefjell

Blefjell is a small mountain range located along the border between Buskerud and Telemark in Norway. It encompasses parts of the five municipalities of Rollag, Flesberg, Kongsberg, Notodden and Tinn. The highest point is Bletoppen at 1,340 metres (4,400 ft) above sea level.^[3]

Winter scene from Blefjell.

Blefjell
View of wild reindeer at Blefjell
Highest point
Peak	Bletoppen, Tinn, Norway
Elevation	1,340 m (4,400 ft)[1]
Prominence	540 m (1,770 ft)[1]
Isolation	0.41 km (0.25 mi)[1]
Coordinates	59.80767°N 9.15277°E / 59.80767; 9.15277
Dimensions
Length	25 km (16 mi)
Width	5 km (3.1 mi)
Area	100 km2 (39 sq mi)
Geography
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Location	Eastern Norway
Range coordinates	59.84854°N 9.19024°E / 59.84854; 9.19024[2]

The bedrock in Blefjell is hard quartzite. The mountain area falls off steeply to the west and more gently to the east. The area is thus most easily accessible from the east (Flesberg) and from the south (Bolkesjø). The area is a popular tourist destination, being approximately 1 hour drive from Kongsberg. There are a number of mountain lodges, hotels, and cabins. The area also has several ski resorts. The Norwegian Trekking Association has three unattended tourist huts in the area: Sigridsbu, Eriksbu, and Øvre Fjellstul.^[3]

See also

• List of mountains of Norway by height

References

1. "Bletoppen". PeakVisor.com. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
2. "Blefjell, Notodden" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
3. Thorsnæs, Geir; Lauritzen, Per Roger, eds. (30 March 2023). "Blefjell". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 14 August 2023.

External links

• Visit Blefjell