Taraldsviktoppen

Narvik sentrum

Taraldsviktoppen is an easy and close to the city mountain hike in Tøttadalen in Narvik. The trip goes from the Mini Power Plant via Førstevannet and provides magnificent views of the city, the fjord and the surrounding mountains.

Highlights

  • Experience an easily accessible mountain hike near Narvik city center
  • Follow the gravel road towards Førstevannet before the path continues towards the top
  • See Narvik and the fjord from a higher vantage point
  • Take a break at Førstevannet, with a swimming area, barbecue hut and outdoor toilet
  • Take your children and dog on an easy-to-walk walk in urban terrain

Description

Taraldsviktoppen is suitable for those who want a short mountain hike with a clear Narvik feeling: fjord, mountains and city close to each other. The trip starts at the mini power plant at the entrance to the hiking trails in Tøttadalen and goes first towards Førstevannet. Large parts of the trip follow a gravel road up to Førstevannet. From there, the route continues to the right and further along the ridge towards Taraldsviktoppen. The last part goes on a path along smooth-scoured rocks, before you reach the summit. The view gradually opens up as you go uphill. From the top you get a really good overview of Narvik, the fjord and the landscape around the city. At the top there is a cairn book, and the usual return is the same way back. The trip is popular from spring until before the snow settles in late autumn. It is also very popular with children due to the easy terrain, and is well suited for dogs.

Transport

Startpunktet ved minikraftverket i Tøttadalen ligger ca. 30 minutter til fots og ca. 5 minutter med bil fra Narvik sentrum. Offentlig transport er ikke tilgjengelig. Det er parkering ved minikraftverket ved startpunktet til turløypene i Tøttadalen.

Additional information

Distance is about 1.5 km each way 200 meters of elevation gain on the trip Time spent is approx. 45 minutes to the top The trip is easy in the green category The trip is suitable for dogs. Remember that the national leash requirement applies from 1 April to 20 August The hike is not suitable for people with disabilities The trip is popular from spring until the snow settles in late autumn

Map & Directions

5min

Start at the mini power plant at the entrance to the hiking trails in Tøttadalen. Follow the gravel road to Førstevannet. At Førstevannet you turn right and follow the ridge further up towards Taraldsviktoppen. Returns usually go the same way back. https://ut.no/delte-turer/1112180735