Midtre Hellstugutinden
Mountain Norwegian alpine peak in Jotunheimen mountain range
Located in Jotunheimen, Midtre Hellstugutinden sits among Norway’s high mountains and draws hikers tackling exposed ridge routes; summer approaches require scrambling and alpine experience.
Midtre Hellstugutinden is a mountain peak in the Hellstugutindane ridge of the Jotunheimen range in Innlandet county, Norway. It forms part of the high alpine landscape inside Jotunheimen National Park.
The summit lies on a rugged ridge used by experienced hikers and mountaineers for ridge traverses and scrambling routes. Routes typically require good mountain navigation and alpine footwear; snow can remain on north-facing sections late into summer.
The peak is a natural feature formed by mountain-building and glacial sculpting; it has no man-made construction of note and has been used only for alpine travel and recreation. The name associates it with the Hellstugutindane group of peaks in the same ridge.
The mountain sits in central southern Norway’s Jotunheimen massif within Innlandet county. The area is remote high country with other notable Jotunheimen peaks clustered nearby.
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Midtre Hellstugutinden's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 6°C. Abundant rainfall (1449 mm/year), wettest in September.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -15°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -15°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (156 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
