Roalden hike from Senjahopen
Photo: Frankemann, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
The trail
- Lengthone way4.5 km
- Climbfrom 17 m to 867 m881 m
- Timeboth ways, at a steady paceabout 5.5 h
- TerrainRed: demanding
- Marked trailmaintained by Berg kommuneyes
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
Senjahopen, 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 hike to Roalden from Senjahopen is a rewarding challenge for those seeking a rugged adventure. The trail spans about 4.5 km one way and ascends approximately 881 metres, offering a round trip time of about 5.5 hours. This route is marked and graded as demanding, making it suitable for experienced hikers prepared for uneven terrain.
Start your journey at the Senjahopen school car park, where parking is free of charge. As you make your way up, expect a steady climb through varied landscapes, with the path becoming more demanding as you approach the summit. Be prepared for changing weather conditions, especially outside of the summer months, and ensure you have appropriate gear for a safe and enjoyable hike.
Nearby
- Senjahopen schoolStart of the trail · freeright here
- Matkroken SenjahopenNearest shop100 m
- Toilets100 m
- SenjahopenNearest village100 m
- Botnhamn - Brensholmen FerryNearest ferry17 km
- Camp MefjordNearest campsite2.7 km
Data from OpenStreetMap (ODbL)