Spåtind


Spåtind is a mountain in the middle between Lillehammer and Fagernes. The summit lies on the border between the municipalities Nordre Land and Etnedal, both in the county of Innlandet. Spåtind is the highest mountain in the mountain area Synnfjell.
There are numerous cabins situated around the mountain, the largest cluster being Hugulia on the southern side. On the western side there is a facility for alpine skiing and a hotel.

The name

The first element is the verb spå, but here in the old sense 'to scout'. The last element is tind 'mountain peak'. The peak is visible from long distances over a large region.
See also Hårteigen.