- Address: 2662 Dovre, Hedmark and Oppland county, Norway
- Phone: +47 61 24 01 99
- Date of foundation: 2003
- Area: 289 square meters. km
- Managing organization: Norwegian Directorate of Nature Management
The central part of Norway is rich in biodiversity, picturesque landscapes and a harsh climate. There are few people living on this territory, most of it is reserved for nature protection zones. One of the main attractions of this area of Norway is the Dovre National Park, located between two other parks - Rondane and Dovrefjell Sunndalsfjella .
General characteristics of the park Dovre
This conservation area was established in 2003. Then for her was allocated a territory of 289 square meters. km, which stretched at an altitude of 1000-1716 m above sea level.
The territory of Dovre covers just two areas of Norway - Hedmark and Opplann. In the north, it borders the Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjell National Park, founded in 2002, and in the southeast - with the Rondane Park, which was established in 1962.
Geology and landscapes of Dovre Park
This part of Norway is characterized by mountainous terrain. In ancient times it served as a kind of boundary, or meridian, between the northern and southern Norwegian regions. Through the territory of Dovre there passes the mountain range Dovrefjell, which is part of the Scandinavian mountains system. It is one of the most important natural objects of the central part of the country. From east to west, the range of Dovrefjell stretches for as much as 160 km, and from north to south - for 65 km.
The base of this ridge is represented in the form of layered metamorphic rocks, therefore on the territory of the reserve one can find aspid slate and gneiss.
The landscape of the Dovre National Park in Norway is represented by the following objects:
- linearly elongated naves (ground ramparts);
- drainage channels;
- remnants of glaciers (dead ice);
- swampy areas.
Due to the high nutrient content in the soil, excellent conditions for plants and animals are created here.
Flora and fauna of Dovre Park
At the end of the 20th century, musk oxen were brought to the territory of the Dovre reserve, which along with wild reindeer became the main representatives of the local fauna. These animals have a thick long coat, which protects them from the severe Norwegian climate. The musk oxen literally drag their hair along the ground.
In addition to these, the following species of animals and birds live in the Dovre National Park in Norway:
- wolverine;
- fox;
- mountain arch;
- golden eagle;
- merlin;
- hrustan.
In this part of the country there are mainly mountain plants and wildflowers. Among them are saxifrage, buttercups, dandelions and even poppies.
Visit the park Dovre is worth to get acquainted with the unique area in which the archaeological monuments of the prehistoric era are located. Detailed information about them can be obtained from the National Center iNasjonalparker, which also oversees the national parks of Rondane and Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella.
How to get to Dovre?
This national park is located in the heart of the country, 253 km from Oslo . You can reach it by excursion bus or car. It is most convenient to move on the road E6, but it has paid plots. When the weather is fine, it takes 4.5 hours. If you go to the park Dovre along the route Rv4 or R24, then the road can take 6 hours.