Kyrkja

Kyrkja

The Kyrkja is a mountain in Norway and is situated in the province of Oppland in the Jotunheimen National Park in the immediate vicinity of migrant accommodation Leirvassbu. Its height is 2032 moh.

Origin of the name

Kyrkja translates Church in the German language. The name is based probably in the silhouette of this mountain, which resembles a church steeple with nave.

Route to the top

The normal route via the southern flank and is exposed to something in the summit area.

Photographs

View from the top

View from Southwest

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