Kvalhornet
- 2.8 mi
- round trip
- 3,020 ft
- climb
- 3,129 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Kvalhornet is an out-and-back trail, 2.8 miles each way (5.6 miles round trip) in Nordland, Norway. It runs between about 200 ft and 3,130 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,980 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Valnesfjord, about 3.0 miles north of the trailhead. Storforsen 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.
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Conditions and forecast
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