What do the colors on the contour map of Store Skagastolstind (2405m) mean?

The contour map uses a hypsometric color scale where green represents lower elevations, yellow and orange indicate mid-range altitudes, and white marks the highest zones near the summit. Thicker contour lines (index contours) are drawn at wider intervals to help you quickly estimate elevation.

What is the contour interval for Store Skagastolstind (2405m)?

The contour map of Store Skagastolstind (2405m) uses a 50m contour interval. This means each line represents a 50m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Store Skagastolstind (2405m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Store Skagastolstind (2405m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 2,405m. It reveals the mountain's shape, steepness, and relative height compared to the surrounding terrain. The horizontal axis shows distance in kilometers from the peak.

What is the snow line on Store Skagastolstind (2405m)?

At Store Skagastolstind (2405m)'s latitude (62°), the estimated permanent snow line is approximately 1,500m. Since Store Skagastolstind (2405m) reaches 2,405m, about 905m of the mountain extends above the snow line. This is shown as a dashed blue line on the elevation profile.

Store Skagastolstind (2405m)

Store SkagastolstindはNorwayに位置し、標高2405 mです, Scandinavian Mountainsの一部, Europe. この山はgranite_peakに分類されます。

標高

2405 m

山頂卓越度

— m

座標

61.520300, 7.844700

種別

granite_peak

標高比較

この山について

Store Skagastolstind (2405m) is a peak in the Scandinavian Mountains, Norway. Grade 4/5: technical ascent requiring mountaineering skills and equipment. A notable regional high point with well-established approach routes. Climbers require glacier travel and fixed-rope technique for a safe ascent.

ルート

Standard Route via Mohns Skar (Store Skagastolstind) 4

8.00 km · 8.0h

季節コンディション

地形分析

等高線地図

The topographic contour map of Store Skagastolstind (2405m) in the Scandinavian Mountains shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 50m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 250m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 2,405m summit). Above 1,500m, the estimated snow line at this latitude, contours transition to cooler tones indicating permanent snow and ice.

標高プロフィール

The east–west elevation profile of Store Skagastolstind (2405m) in the Scandinavian Mountains shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 2,405m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak. The dashed blue snow line at 1,500m marks the approximate elevation above which permanent snow persists year-round.