Juratinden or Gjuratinden is a mountain on the border of the municipalities of Molde and Rauma in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of the village of Isfjorden and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of the town of Åndalsnes. The lake Eikesdalsvatnet lies about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to the east of the mountain. The mountain Kyrkjetaket lies about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) to the northwest.[1]

Juratinden
Gjuratinden
Juratinden seen from Dronningkrona (north east)
Highest point
Elevation1,712 m (5,617 ft)
Prominence285 m (935 ft)
Coordinates62°34′01″N 08°02′49″E / 62.56694°N 8.04694°E / 62.56694; 8.04694
Geography
Map of the location
Map of the location
Juratinden
Location in Møre og Romsdal
LocationMolde and Rauma, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Parent rangeRomsdalsalpene
Topo map1320 II Eresfjord
Climbing
First ascent1880 – Iver Kavli and Bård Moen northeast-ridge
Easiest routeClimbing

The mountain is 1,712 metres (5,617 ft) tall. The summit climb is close to scrambling, but a rope is recommended for the final 20 to 30 metres (66 to 98 ft).

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References

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  1. ^ "Gjuratinden" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Archived from the original on 2012-10-12. Retrieved 2010-10-26.