Taraldsviktoppen
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.
More 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