Forholtaksla
An out-and-back ski touring route in Troms, Norway.
- 3.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,681 ft
- climb
- 1,743 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Forholtaksla is an out-and-back ski touring route in Troms, Norway. It is 1.7 miles each way, 3.4 miles there and back. It runs between about 80 ft and 1,740 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,670 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Lyngseidet, about 13 miles northwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Forrholtaksla, Jægervassåsen and Stortindaksla. For camping, Svensby Tursenter is within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Ski touring crosses avalanche terrain: read the local avalanche bulletin and carry beacon, shovel and probe.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Forholtaksla for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
