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Gráfelli

Coordinates: 62°18′N 7°00′W / 62.300°N 7.000°W / 62.300; -7.000
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Gráfelli
Highest point
Elevation856 m (2,808 ft)[1]
Prominence222 m (728 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Isolation1.54 km (0.96 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
Coordinates62°18′N 7°00′W / 62.300°N 7.000°W / 62.300; -7.000
Geography
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Gráfelli is the second highest mountain of the Faroe Islands[2] located on the island of Eysturoy. It has an elevation of 856 metres[1] (2,808 feet) above sea level, making it one of the most prominent peaks in the archipelago. The mountain is situated near the villages of Funningur and Gjógv and is part of the dramatic Faroese landscape known for its steep cliffs and rugged terrain.Slættaratindur just south-east of the mountain is 24 metres higher at 880 metres, the highest point of the Faroes. Funningur lies at the foot of both Slættaratindur and Gráfelli. [citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Umhvørvisstovan". Archived from the original on 2011-07-20.
  2. ^ US.fo Archived 2011-07-20 at the Wayback Machine