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MG 7393 LR Exploring the historic Lille Raipas trig point
Norway Finnmark in Troms

Exploring the historic Lille Raipas trig point

A short but scenic hike to the summit of Lille Raipas. At the peak there’s an historic trig station, and panoramic views over the area.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsJuly 31, 2021 ago
mg 4574 lr A long hike to the spectacular Trolltunga rock tongue
Norway Vestland

A long hike to the spectacular Trolltunga rock tongue

Trolltunga or “troll’s tongue” is a rock formation that juts out 700m above the Ringedalsvatnet lake. This spectacular location is reached via a long day walk.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsOctober 4, 2016 ago
mg 4231 lr Exploring Trondheim by foot
Norway

Exploring Trondheim by foot

A circular walk through Trondheim taking in a number of historic sites, including VÃ¥r Frue Church, Nidaros Domkirke, Gamle Bybro and Kristiansten Fortress.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsOctober 2, 2016 ago
mg 0030 lr Fløya (Svolvaer) - a steep climb rewarded by sweeping views
Norway Lofoten Islands

Fløya (Svolvaer) – a steep climb rewarded by sweeping views

Fløya (560m above sea level) is reached via a very steep and sometimes slippery trail, From the summit there are great views over the town of Svolvaer.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsSeptember 30, 2016 ago
mg 9887 lr Justadtinden - a misty mountain hike
Norway Lofoten Islands

Justadtinden – a misty mountain hike

The hike to the Justadtinden summit is a 12km round trip, which takes you to one of VestvÃ¥gøy’s highest peaks at 738m, on an easy-to-follow path.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsSeptember 29, 2016 ago
mg 9670 lr Reinebringen - breathtaking Lofoten Island views
Norway Lofoten Islands

Reinebringen – breathtaking Lofoten Island views

Reinebringen is one of the most stunning walks in the Lofoten Island. A very steep and sometimes muddy path to the 448m peak of Reinebringen rewards with awe-inspiring views.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsSeptember 28, 2016 ago
mg 9453 lr Stokkvikskaret - a muddy Lofoten Island hike
Norway Lofoten Islands

Stokkvikskaret – a muddy Lofoten Island hike

The Stokkvikskaret trail follows Lake Ã…gvatnet, with chains to assist on the steeper parts, eventually ascending to Stokkvikskaret Pass and Stokkvika village.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsSeptember 27, 2016 ago
mg 9037 lr Mountain views from the Glomtinden summit
Norway Lofoten Islands

Mountain views from the Glomtinden summit

Glomtinden (419m) is an exposed mountain peak with extensive views over the Lofoten Islands.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsSeptember 26, 2016 ago
mg 8286 lr Sommarsetvatnet hike
Norway Lofoten Islands

Sommarsetvatnet hike

The Sommarsetvatnet hike is an (unexpectedly) delightful hike that ascends from the fjord up to an alpine lake, surrounded by mountain peaks

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsSeptember 24, 2016 ago
mg 8053 hdr lr Nice views from the Sukkertoppen (Sugar Peak) in Hamn i Senja
Norway

Nice views from the Sukkertoppen (Sugar Peak) in Hamn i Senja

A steep climb to the Sukkertoppen peak (456m above sea level) rewards with 360-degree views over the fjord and surrounding mountains.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsSeptember 23, 2016 ago

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