Vassbotnfjell – Jakobsbakken
- 18.0 mi
- one way
- 1,961 ft
- climb
- 3,325 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Vassbotnfjell – Jakobsbakken is a 18-mile point-to-point route in Nordland, Norway. It runs between about 900 ft and 3,320 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,960 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 4.4 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Såkiåsen. For camping, Sulitjelma Turistsenter is within about 6 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
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Vassbotnfjell – Jakobsbakken for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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