Kovddoskaisi

Kovddoskaisi (Northern Sami: Govddosgáisi) is the fourth highest mountain in Finland[2] with a summit at 1242 m (prominence 440m).

Kovddoskaisi
Govddosgáisi
Highest point
Elevation1,242 m (4,075 ft)[1]
Prominence440 m (1,440 ft)
Coordinates69°13′24″N 21°10′28″E
Geography
Location in NW Finland
LocationFinland
Parent rangeScandinavian Mountains

Access to the summit
View from the mountain

Many backpackers consider it a very hard summit to reach[3] for its location between two valley lakes and relatively steep rise (up 600 m in 5 km) and harsh terrain.

References
  1. Kovddoskaisi, Finland, www.peakbagger.com
  2. The "Fairy" Mountain, www.summitpost.org
  3. Mountain Kovddoskaisi, en.pointerst.com

See also
  •  Finland portal
  •  Mountains portal

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