Nordland · Hiking

Balvassdammen – Balvasshytta

A 1.3-mile point-to-point route in Nordland, Norway.

1.3 mi
one way: 57 ft
climb: 2,210 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Balvassdammen – Balvasshytta is a 1.3-mile point-to-point route in Nordland, Norway, inside Junkerdal nasjonalpark. It runs between about 1,940 ft and 2,210 ft above sea level, with roughly 60 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Sulitjelma - Sulisjielmmá, about 11 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Falkfjellet and Skoddfjellet – Råssnevárre. Fuglvassfossen is within about 3 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

NearbyTjoarvihytta – Jakobsbakken · Kvalhornet · Tjoarvihytta – Mavasjaures vestende

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Balvassdammen – Balvasshytta for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.