Ornfløya Hike Guide: Sommarøy, Norway Trails

The Ornfloya hike in Sommarøy, Norway is the rationale many come to Sommarøy. In addition to the white-sand seashores, potential to see the Northern Lights and different issues to do on Sommarøy island, the Ornfloya hike is likely one of the high points of interest on Sommarøy.

Most individuals go to Sommarøy as a part of a day journey from Tromsø and that is on their checklist of issues to do! It’s no marvel why when you think about the effort-payoff ratio of this hike.

For a brief hike, with minimal elevation, Ornafløya actually packs in some superb views. Regardless that it was cloudy and somewhat wet once we did this Sommarøy hike, we nonetheless acquired some nice views!

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Ornfloya Hike Information

Proper from the beginning, you’ll start a gradual climb over rocky and infrequently muddy terrain. Try to stick with strolling within the mud as a lot as potential as going off the path will solely flip that space into mud too!

The climb isn’t steep, it’s extra of a mild plod and earlier than you already know it you’ll begin seeing a few of these stunning views you got here for.

There’s a small climb down earlier than climbing again up once more to the highest (marked by a rock stack/cairn).

On the high of Ornfløya, there’s additionally a visitor e-book you can signal! We added our names to it, see if you could find us ????

Regardless of the rain, we nonetheless have some nice views out over Sommarøy and the bridges connecting all of the islands collectively. You too can see over to Senja and get a cool view of the quite a few wind generators on the mountain behind you.

When you’ve loved the views on the high, head again down the best way you got here and head off into Sommarøy to discover the seashores, or again to your lodging for the night.

If you happen to’re staying in Sommarøy that is doubtless the Sommarøy Arctic Hotel which has some rooms with nice ocean views, a free sauna and a scrumptious breakfast buffet!

Ornfløya hike stats

• Distance: 2.5 km return
• Period: 0.5-1.5 hours
• Problem: Simple
• Elevation: 130m
• Ornfløya trail map

Learn how to get to the Ornfløya trailhead

The Ornfloya trailhead isn’t notably nicely marked. You’re searching for a small pull-out space on the left-hand facet in the event you’re coming from Sommarøy, and in your proper, in the event you’re coming from Tromsø.

You need to use the Ornfløya trail map to navigate to the trailhead. Or, kind ‘Ornfloya path parking’ into Google maps.

There’s not a lot room for parking right here so you might want to search out some place else, or come again later if the parking is full. Luckily, since that is such a brief hike, you shouldn’t have to attend too lengthy for an area.

What to know earlier than doing this Sommarøy hike

There are some essential issues it’s best to know earlier than happening a hike in Tromsø.

• All the time apply depart no hint ethics. Undecided what these are? Get a refresher here.
• Bear in mind to respect the terrain, setting, and different customers while you’re having fun with the paths.
• Comply with the three Ts—journey planning, coaching, and taking the necessities.
• Don’t depart residence with out your 10 necessities. They might save your life!

I like to recommend fish and chips at Anne-Grete Jensen Havfrua Kro.

Take a look at my different hikes close to Tromsø

• Smørstabben hike
• Sherpatrappa Tromsø (hike to the highest of Tromsø cable automobile)
• Brosmetinden hike