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Lille Raipas trig point (Alta)
The Lille Raipas trig point is part of the UNESCO-listed Struve Geodetic Arc. The trig point is accessed via a short walk and offers sweeping views.
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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.
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Alta Rock Art – Ole Pedersen 8A
A small panel in the Hjemmeluft site, Ole Pedersen 8A mainly features reindeer, bears and bear tracks.
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Alta Rock Art – Apana Gård 2A
Carved about 3000 to 4000 years ago, Apana Gård 2A features a human figure connected to a reindeer and a large boat-figure.
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Alta Rock Art – Bergbukten 3A
Bergbukten 3A has 55 figures, depicting a number of boats (as well as elk and reindeer).
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Rock Art of Alta
More than 6000 carvings on several sites around Alta, which bear the traces of settlement dating from 7000 to 500 BC. A walkway passes a number of panels in this UNESCO World Heritage listed area.
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Alta Rock Art – Bergbukten 4B
One of the largest panels with Stone Age rock art in northern Europe. Bergbukten 4B has over 140 figures and depicts multiple hunting scenes.
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Alta Rock Art – Bergbukten 1
Bergbukten is one the largest panels in the Hjemmeluft site at Alta, with over 300 motifs depicting different scenes.
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Hiking Trolltunga
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.
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Exploring Trondheim by foot
A circular walk through Trondheim taking in a number of historic sites, including Vår Frue Church, Nidaros Domkirke, Gamle Bybro and Kristiansten Fortress.