Skip to Content

Routes : Europe : Norway : Troms : Lyngen

Lyngen

RSS FeedClick on "Routes" to subscribe to a RSS feed of all new routes added to this category. Click on "Ascents" for a RSS feed of all new ascents recorded in this category. Routes | Ascents

Climbing Sections:

About Lyngen:

An alpine-like setting of mountains that rise straight from the fjord to around 1500 m. The highest point being Jiehkkevarri at 1833 m. These elevations might not sound all that great, but due to the fact that all climbs start at the sea-level these mountains offer quite a bit of climbing. As well as climbing and hiking this peninsula offer world class extreme skiing (and also some easier off-piste slopes). But better bring your skins and snowshoes as there are no skilifts. One thing that makes Lyngen so special is that there are no guidebooks, so one can go and discover 'new' routes and slopes. But the charm is also one of Lyngen's downsides as you might have to spend quite a lot of time finding the best climbs/ski runs.
Nearest town or city: Tromsö and Lyngseidet
Directions: From Tromsö head north on E8 towards Kilpisjärvi and after about 60 km turn at Oteren on route 868 and drive all the way to Lyngseidet. You can wild camp according to Nordic Every Mans Right for free, but you can also rent cabins and huts. Also there are some hiking huts in which you can either camp for free or pay a small fee (something like 20 NOK per head per night).
Latitude, Longitude:
Access Issues:
Camping: Free
When to Climb:
Quantity of Climbs: Lifetime

Most Recent Photos

No route specified No route specified No route specified No route specified No route specified