Sohlbergplassen
Sohlbergplassen sits at 2,563 ft along the Rondane byway, facing 210 degrees to the south-southwest. The terrain drops 266 ft over the first 600 m in front of the overlook. Three peaks are visible from this point: Midtvola to the south at 2.2 mi (3,341 ft), Blåkollen to the west-southwest at 5.2 mi (5,145 ft), and Pika to the south-southeast at 7.3 mi (3,785 ft). Daylight length varies considerably across the year here, with sunrise at 03:31 and sunset at 23:12 around the June solstice, compared to a sunrise of 09:42 and sunset of 14:54 at the December solstice. The equinox dates fall closer to a twelve-hour split, with sunrise near 06:22–07:03 and sunset near 18:33–19:23. The next lookout along the byway is Strømbu.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Midtvola3,341 ftsouth · 2.2 mi
- Blåkollen5,145 ftwest-southwest · 5.2 mi
- Pika3,785 ftsouth-southeast · 7.3 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:22 | 18:33 | 17:35 |
| June solstice | 03:31 | 23:12 | 21:41 |
| September equinox | 07:03 | 19:23 | 18:25 |
| December solstice | 09:42 | 14:54 | — |
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How high is Sohlbergplassen?
Sohlbergplassen sits at about 2,563 feet (781 m).
What can you see from Sohlbergplassen?
From Sohlbergplassen: Midtvola (S, 2.2 mi); Blåkollen (WSW, 5.2 mi); Pika (SSE, 7.3 mi).
What is the next lookout after Sohlbergplassen?
Strømbu is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Sohlbergplassen.
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