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Definition of galdhopiggen
galdhopiggen
/ˌɡɑːld.hoʊˈpɪɡ.ən/
gald · ho · pig · gen
galdhopiggen Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The highest mountain in Norway, Scandinavia, and Northern Europe, located within the Jotunheimen mountain range in Innlandet county, Norway, with an elevation of 2,469 meters (8,100 feet).
Example
"Many avid hikers travel to Jotunheimen National Park each summer to summit Galdhopiggen and enjoy the spectacular views of the surrounding glaciers."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Norwegian 'Galdhøpiggen', a compound of 'gald' (a steep mountain path), 'hø' (a large, rounded mountain), and 'piggen' (the peak), literally translating to 'the peak of the mountain with the steep path'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Galdhopiggen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/galdhopiggen