What is Dovrefjell?
Q: What is Dovrefjell?
A: Dovrefjell is a mountain range that acts as a natural barrier between Southern Norway and the Trøndelag region.
Q: Why was a national park established in Dovrefjell?
A: The Norwegian government established a national park measuring 256 square kilometers in Dovrefjell in 1974 to protect its beautiful nature and the rich plant and animal life.
Q: Has the size of the national park in Dovrefjell changed?
A: Yes, the size of the national park in Dovrefjell has changed. In 2002, it was increased to 1693 square kilometers to cover a larger portion of the mountain range.
Q: What is the highest mountain peak in Dovrefjell?
A: The highest mountain peak in Dovrefjell is Snøhetta, which is 2,286 meters above sea level.
Q: Was there once a gold mine on the mountain?
A: Yes, there was once a gold mine on the mountain, but it closed at the end of the 17th century.
Q: Does the highway in Norway go over Dovrefjell?
A: Yes, the main south-north highway (European route E6) in Norway travels over Dovrefjell.
Q: Is the railway line in Dovrefjell named Donvrebene?
A: Yes, the railway line in Dovrefjell is named Donvrebane and it began operating in 1921.
