Grytetippen and Keipen hike
Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen), CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
The trail
- Lengthone way3.3 km
- Climbfrom 102 m to 883 m839 m
- Timeboth ways, at a steady paceabout 4.5 h
- TerrainDemanding mountain path
- Marked trailmaintained by Midt-Troms friluftsrådyes
Mountain weather changes fast. Check the forecast and the avalanche warning (varsom.no) before you go, and turn back when in doubt.
Trail: Kartverket, Turrutebasen (NLOD) · Heights and map: © Kartverket · Car park: © OpenStreetMap contributors
Gale · yellow warning (for the sea along the coast)
Stoett - Hekkingen · Wed 28 Oct 13:00 – Thu 29 Oct 14:00
Wednesday and Thursday south near gale, occasionally gale force 8. Late Wednesday morning or early afternoon veering southwest and decreasing.
All warnings on yr.no · MET Norway
Avalanche danger · Sør-Troms
No rating at the moment. NVE issues avalanche forecasts from December to May.
varsom.no · NVE
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Getting there
Fjordgård, Senja Open in Google Maps
On the way
Road reports within 40 km and the nearest road cameras, from Statens vegvesen (NLOD). The pictures refresh every few minutes; the reports are put into English word by word. All road cameras
The Grytetippen and Keipen hike is a challenging trek that takes you through rugged terrain over a distance of about 3.3 km one way, with an ascent of 839 metres. The round trip is estimated to take approximately 4.5 hours. This hike offers a demanding climb, so be prepared for a steep ascent as you make your way to the top at 883 metres above sea level.
Begin your adventure at the car park located at the trailhead, which is free of charge. As you set off, expect a path that is marked and maintained by Midt-Troms friluftsråd. The trail weaves through varied landscapes, offering both natural beauty and a good workout. Keep in mind that conditions can vary with the seasons, so plan accordingly and ensure you are well-equipped for the journey.
Nearby
- Car park at the trailheadStart of the trail · freeright here
- FjordgårdNearest village5.7 km
- Botnhamn - Brensholmen FerryNearest ferry7.4 km
- Fjordbotn CampingNearest campsite6.2 km
Data from OpenStreetMap (ODbL)