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Comprehensive Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park

This geographic profile details the physical scope and environmental characteristics of Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park. Examine the 1693 square kilometer boundary across Innlandet, Møre og Romsdal, and Trøndelag, including peaks like Snøhetta and diverse alpine habitats. The data provides a structured view of the mountain terrain and hydrological systems defining this protected landscape.

Stylized illustration of a mountain landscape featuring a waterfall, river, and forested slopes

Norway's premier alpine wilderness protecting the last wild Fennoscandian reindeer

Dovrefjell, Sunndalsfjella National Park

Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park is Norway's largest mountain national park, established in 2002 through the expansion of the original Dovrefjell National Park from 1974. The park spans 1,693 square kilometres across three Norwegian counties—Innlandet, Trøndelag, and Møre og Romsdal—encompassing the dramatic Dovrefjell mountain range along with the Sunndalsfjella peaks. This protected area represents one of Scandinavia's most significant alpine wilderness regions, preserving a largely untouched mountain ecosystem with remarkable ecological and geological value. The landscape is characterized by rugged peaks, deep valleys, glacial formations, and the famous Snøhetta, the park's highest summit at 2,286 metres.

Location
Norway
Park type
National park
Established
2002
Area
1,693 km²
Highest point
2,286 m
Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park Protected Landscape
Location overview

Mapping the park boundaries across three distinct regions in Norway

Geographic Profile of Dovrefjell, Sunndalsfjella National Park

Dovrefjell, Sunndalsfjella National Park is situated in Norway, spanning Møre og Romsdal, Innlandet, and Trøndelag. The protected area is a non-coastal inland reserve located entirely within a single country.
Countries
Norway
Regions
Innlandet, Møre og Romsdal, Trøndelag
Primary location
Innlandet
Geographic setting
Inland
Boundary and coordinates

Map boundaries and spatial dimensions spanning 1693 square kilometers

Dovrefjell, Sunndalsfjella National Park Boundary Map and Geographic Limits

Interactive geometry outlines the spatial extent of Dovrefjell, Sunndalsfjella National Park. Mapped coordinates establish the regional footprint alongside calculated area metrics, center points, and span limits.
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Boundary area
1,827.4 km²
Boundary perimeter
356.7 km
Northernmost point
62.6518° N
Southernmost point
62.1348° N
Easternmost point
9.7785° E
Westernmost point
8.5172° E
Geographic centre
62.3815° N, 9.1162° E
North–south span
57.6 km
East–west span
65.2 km
Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella nasjonalpark
Elevation and terrain

Mountain relief profile and recorded natural formations

Dovrefjell Sunndalsfjella National Park Elevation and Terrain Features

Recorded elevation data reveals a peak height of 2286 meters across the mountain terrain. Associated cards detail names, types, and spatial relationships for interior natural features.
Maximum elevation
2,286 m
Highest point
2,286 m

Selected named natural features

Hills

Skrabbelhøe

1,724 m

Streams

Indre Tverråa

Ridges

Geitådalsbrun

Peaks

Snøhetta

2,286 m

Streams

Skåkbekken

Streams

Søre Grøve

Environmental setting

Alpine habitats, boreal zones, and mountain relief profiles

Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park Environmental Classifications

Recorded landscape features and habitat types provide complementary ways to read the physical setting of Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park. Structured categories connect recorded environmental properties directly to relevant atlas destinations.
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Boreal
Water
Major water bodies
Seasonality
Year-round

Landscape features

Mountains · Valleys · Rivers · Waterfalls · Glacier

Habitat types

Alpine meadow · Boreal forest · Montane forest · Riverine habitat · Wetland

Park atlas

Trace the Alpine Protected Landscapes of Innlandet County and Adjacent Regions

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Relief
Mountain
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Area
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IUCN
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Relief
Mountain
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Area
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Established
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IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
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Area
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Established
2001
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
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Map of protected boundaries and diverse mountain terrain.

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Area
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Established
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IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
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Explore mapped glacial terrain and alpine geography.

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Area
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Established
1980
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
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Area
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Established
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IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
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Discover mapped boundaries and regional geographic context.

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Area
537.1 km²
Established
2011
IUCN
II
Relief
Mixed relief
MoriAtlas Explorer

Continue Mapping Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park's Alpine Terrain and Protected Geography

Deepen your exploration of Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park by examining its precise geographic context and protected landscape features within the MoriAtlas. Understanding the mapped boundaries and terrain of this significant national park provides valuable insights into Norway's conservation efforts and Scandinavian alpine geography. Continue your atlas discovery to appreciate the full scope of this protected wilderness.