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#271 of 300 · Senja

Hesten (Senja)

NorwayTroms

A short, steep climb from the fishing village of Fjordgård on Senja to the 556 m shoulder of Hesten, the classic viewpoint for the vertical fin of Segla rising above the Mefjorden.

Distance
4.5 km
Out and back
Ascent
520 m
High point 556 m
Time
3 h
Day hike
Difficulty
Moderate
Sustained climbing or a long day, no exposure.
Best months
Jun–Sep
When the route is usually in condition
Start
Fjordgård
Senja

Route

Topographic map of Hesten (Senja), from Fjordgård trailhead to HestenFjordgård trailheadHestenStart: Fjordgård trailheadTurn-around: Hesten© OpenStreetMap contributors, SRTM · © OpenTopoMap
StartTurn-aroundWaypoints joined by straight lines, not a GPS track.
  1. Fjordgård trailhead
  2. Hesten
  3. back the same way

Wildlife along the route

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