Nedre Skinnstakk
Highlights
- Experience unspoiled mountain nature above Laksåvatnet
- Follow the marked path from Nordkapp to Nedre Skinnstakkvatn
- Take the round trip via Klubbfjellvatnet and the shelter by the water
- See an active grazing landscape and show consideration for grazing animals
- Combine the mountain hike with camping or fishing at Nedste Skinnstakkvatn
Description
Nedre Skinnstakk is a moderately demanding mountain hike for those who want to enter quiet mountain terrain in Evenes. The hiking destination is located by Nedre Skinnstakkvatn, in a landscape with mountain lakes, marshes, grazing areas and open mountain sections.
The recommended route goes from the parking lot at the North Cape directly up to Nedre Skinnstakk. From here you can return via Steinlegda and further down towards Klubbfjellvatnet, where there is a shelter by the water. The round trip provides a varied mountain experience without making the trip more complicated than necessary.
For an easier hike in the same mountain area, you can go directly from the North Cape to Klubbfjellvatnet. This hike has a small difference in altitude and follows a marked path, but the area can be marshy. Wear footwear that can withstand wet surfaces.
Nedre Skinnstakk is relevant in the Narvik region because the trip shows a quieter side of the mountains around Ofoten: real, open and close to nature. Here, it is not major interventions that dominate, but paths, water, grazing animals and mountain terrain that require common mountain sense and respect for the area.
More information
- Nedre Skinnstakk is located at 656 meters above sea level.
- Level of difficulty: medium.
- Season: spring, summer and autumn.
- The recommended round trip from the North Cape via Nedre Skinnstakk and Klubbfjellvatnet is stated to be 10 km and approx. 3 hours and 30 minutes walking time.
- The direct route from the North Cape to Nedre Skinnstakk is stated to be 4.5 km.
- From the barrier/start at the E10, the distance to Nedre Skinnstakk is about 7.1 km.
- The trail is marked and signposted.
- The area has active livestock farming and animals on pasture. Show consideration and respect the leash.
- The trail to Klubbfjellvatnet is quite marshy. Choose suitable footwear.
- There is climbing over the wettest parts on the route to Klubbfjellvatnet.
- The trip is suitable for children who are experienced in the mountains.
- It is nice to camp at Nedste Skinnstakkvatn, and it is possible to fish in the lake.
- The barrier may be closed without warning in the event of heavy rainfall or other conditions, but not in such a way that cars are trapped.