The last mystery from Norway

1. Mystery # 8
Geography and
Enviroment
From Norway

2. Map
• This natural area extends into
four counties (Telemark,
Buskerud, Hordaland and Sogn
og Fjordane) and ten
municipalities (Tinn, Eidfjord,
Ullensvang, Hol, Nore og Uvdal,
Odda, Ulvik, Aurland, Vinje and
Rollag). Seventy per cent of the
area is privately owned while 30
per cent is state-owned.

3. Both touched and untouched
nature
• This place has large unspoilt areas. Power
developments are largely limited to the
fringes of the area. There is, however, an
extensive network of trails and cabins for
walkers and skiers. And there is also a
considerable amount of motorised traffic
along the old trails right into the central
parts of the plateau. The Rv 7 road and the
railway line constitute significant barriers
in the north, as does the Rv 11 road in the
south.

4. With wild reindeer
• This area is one of few remaining
wild reindeer areas to have retained
its original qualities. The area has a
real wilderness feel, although
various encroachments have had a
negative impact, and the corridors
to the north and south have now
been reduced or practically closed
by the presence of roads and
railway lines.

5. Huge area
• This natural area covers a total
of 8,130 square kilometres and
is Northern Europe’s largest
mountain plateau and Norway’s
biggest wild reindeer area.

6. Landmark
• On the west side there are high
peaks and deep valleys, while in
the north are glaciers dominate.
Peak Hårteigen is a well known
landmark and gateway. With its
1690 meters above sea level and
characteristic hat shape, it can
be seen from all sides of the
plateau.

7. Rich flora and fauna
This area is known for its rich flora and fauna,
and is the southernmost region in Norway
where you will find arctic vegetation and arctic
species. Over 500 plant species, almost 100
bird species and 21 different mammals have
been recorded in the area. This includes the
snowy owl and Arctic fox.

8. Can you find out what
kind of natural area this
is?
What is the name of this area?