Hiking trails

Explore spectacular mountain hikes with views of fjords, snow-capped peaks and raw Arctic nature in all directions.

The Narvik region offers mountain hikes in some of Northern Norway's most dramatic landscapes. Here you will find everything from short hikes to viewpoints to longer hikes through high mountain areas and untouched nature.

The trails take you through valleys, along mountain ridges and up to peaks with views of fjords and vast landscapes. In summer, the midnight sun provides extra long days in the mountains, while autumn offers bright colours and fresh air.

Many tours are easily accessible and suitable for both families and experienced hikers. Along the way, you get to experience the silence, the forces of nature and the special feeling of being close to the Arctic.

Mountain hikes in the Narvik region are all about freedom, views and real nature experiences.

Grading of starlings
To ensure that hikers and hikers know what to expect, and to help people find hikes and trails that best suit their skill level, Norway uses a common standard for grading marked trails and trails. The grading system is based on four levels of difficulty, which are used both in Norway and internationally: green, blue, red and black. The colour codes for the trail grading and the difficulty levels they represent in Norway are described below.

Green - Easy

Skill Requirements:
Suitable for beginners
No special skills required
Routes suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs or similar are marked with a special symbol

Height difference and length
< 300 m
< 5 km

Type of trail
Asphalt, gravel, forest roads and trails of good quality
Adapted paths and roads that provide good accessibility
Mostly shorter routes
Firm and level surface without significant obstacles or stream transitions

Rise/exposure
Moderate climbs, but no steep or difficult sections

Blue - Moderate

Skill Requirements
Suitable for people with some experience walking off-road
Average fitness level
Basic outdoor skills

Height difference and length
< 600 m
< 10km

Type of trail
Similar to green paths, but may have some more challenging sections
Possibility of easy stream crossings

Rise/exposure
Mostly moderate climbs, with some steeper sections
Some parts can be challenging for people with a fear of heights

Red - Demanding

Skill Requirements
Suitable for experienced hikers
People with good endurance
Good equipment and suitable footwear are required
Navigation skills required

Height difference and length
< 1000 m
< 20 km

Type of trail
Narrow paths, rocky and/or open (mountainous) terrain
Steep slopes and longer sections of loose rock or marsh may occur
Possibility of stream crossings

Rise/exposure
Varying degrees of incline
Some exposed parties
Potentially technically demanding sections that require scrambling and the use of hands for support

Black - Expert

Skill Requirements
Suitable for experienced mountain hikers
Some perseverance required
Good equipment and suitable footwear needed
Navigation skills required

Height difference and length
No maximum incline or distance

Type of trail
Longer, more technical trips than "red" routes
Demanding stream/river crossings may occur

Rise/exposure
Typical summit ascent with steep climbs on uneven ground
May have exposed areas that require cleavage
Narrow ridges, bare rocks, slopes, etc.