Folgefonna Glacier Hike

Folgefonna is a collective term for three plateau glaciers in the Hardanger region of Vestland county, Norway. They are located on the Folgefonna peninsula in the municipalities of Ullensvang, Kvinnherad, and Etne. The three glaciers are:Nordre Folgefonna, with an area of 26 square kilometres Midtre Folgefonna, with an area of 11 square kilometres Søndre Folg…
Folgefonna is a collective term for three plateau glaciers in the Hardanger region of Vestland county, Norway. They are located on the Folgefonna peninsula in the municipalities of Ullensvang, Kvinnherad, and Etne. The three glaciers are:Nordre Folgefonna, with an area of 26 square kilometres Midtre Folgefonna, with an area of 11 square kilometres Søndre Folgefonna, with an area of 167 square kilometres, making it the third largest glacier in the mainland of Norway.
  • Location: Vestland, Norway
  • Area: 207 km² (80 sq mi)
  • Length: 36 kilometres (22 mi)
  • Thickness: 375 metres (1,230 ft) (max.)
  • Type: Plateau glaciers

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