What do the colors on the contour map of Preikestolen (604m) 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 Preikestolen (604m)?

The contour map of Preikestolen (604m) uses a 25m contour interval. This means each line represents a 25m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Preikestolen (604m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Preikestolen (604m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 604m. 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.

Preikestolen (604m)

Preikestolen stands at 604 meters in Norway, part of the Scandinavian Mountains, Europe. This peak is classified as a granite_peak.

Elevation

604 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

58.986300, 6.187800

Type

granite_peak

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Preikestolen (604m) is a peak in the Scandinavian Mountains, Norway. Grade 1/5: accessible hike with popular trails suitable for beginners. A distinctive summit within its local topography. Clear trails and gentle slopes attract hikers of all experience levels.

Routes

Preikestolen Trail (Preikestolen) 1

8.00 km · 4.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Preikestolen (604m) in the Scandinavian Mountains shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 25m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 100m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 604m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Preikestolen (604m) in the Scandinavian Mountains shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 604m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.