Tjeldbergtind Hike: Complete Trail Guide

Simply across the nook from our Airbnb throughout our Lofoten journey was Tjeldbergtind. Not like loads of different hikes in Lofoten, that is a straightforward hike in Lofoten (just like Kleppstadheia) that doesn’t have an excessive amount of publicity or steep stairs.

We ended up doing the Tjeldbergtind hike a few occasions, as soon as earlier than the snow, and as soon as after and it was tremendous lovely each occasions.

From Tjeldbergtind you get lovely views of the islands making up Svolvaer within the Lofoten Islands, and out to Fløya and the Svolvaergeita too.

In the event you’re searching for extra Lofoten hikes, then check out this mountain climbing information to Tjeldbergtind in Svolvaer, Lofoten.

The right way to get to the Tjeldbergtind hike path head

There are a number of locations from which you can begin the Tjeldbergtind hike.

Every time we hiked, we began from the Tjeldbergtind hike trailhead as marked on Google.

You can too begin from Tjeldbergtind hike trailhead (hard). The latter is steeper and takes you proper as much as the highest of Tjeldbergtind quite than to the ridge you get to by ranging from the opposite trailhead. It’s a really steep path that we hiked down, but it surely’s doable!

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You can too go from the Dalfaret Street and comply with the path up in the direction of the smaller peak on Tjeldbergtind. That is additionally a steep path.

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Information to mountain climbing Tjeldbergtind Svolvær

Ranging from the Tjeldbergtind trailhead marked above (close to the lake and homes), you stroll alongside the street because it bends to the appropriate.

You’ll see a signpost that claims “Linken-Tjeldbergtind” and factors you up a path into the woods.

Comply with the path upwards into the forest after which stick with the path because it drops down barely right into a extra open space.

From right here you’re largely going uphill and navigating some rocky terrain. There’s nothing too steep although and the trail is fairly simple to comply with as you proceed on the Tjeldbergtind hike.

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There are a number of sections the place you may want to make use of your palms to drag your self up a bit.

In the event you want a break, take time to benefit from the views that are throughout – it’s so fairly!

Quickly you’ll come out to a ridge the place you may have the choice to go left or proper.

To the appropriate is the height of Tjeldbergtind and to the left is a superb viewpoint over Svolvaer.

I’d extremely suggest going left first and absorbing the views. There’s additionally a guestbook in a mailbox right here, although it was tremendous iced over the final time we had a have a look at it!

When you’ve loved the views right here, head again alongside the ridge and proceed as much as the height of Tjeldbergtind.

The trail to the height will get a bit narrower right here and a bit extra difficult to navigate.

The ultimate part includes climbing up a number of metres of rock. There’s a rope that will help you navigate this half which you should utilize if it is advisable.

On the high, there are lovely views of Svolvaer, Kabelvåg and Vågan. There’s additionally a instrument to determine the names of all of the mountains within the distance on the horizon.

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In the event you don’t wish to hike this as a loop, simply return down the way in which you got here up. To do the loop path for Tjeldbergtind, stroll to the alternative facet of the height to the half you got here up after which comply with the path because it descends steeply.

You’ll be climbing down numerous rocks after which come out right into a extra open boggy space with boardwalks to cease you from getting moist ft.

Then, you’ll head down into the forest which stroke a chord in my memory of mountain climbing in Vancouver!

While you attain the street, make a proper flip and comply with all of it the way in which again to your automotive.

Particulars for the Tjeldbergtind hike Lofoten

Tjeldbergtind might be hiked as an out-and-back or as a loop path. The distances and elevation given under are for Tjeldbergtind executed as a loop.

• Distance: 4.7 km
• Period: 1- 2 hours
• Problem: Simple-moderate
• Elevation: 360 m

You’ll be able to see our loop hike here.

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Issues to know earlier than mountain climbing Tjeldbergtind in Svolvaer

• At all times apply go away no hint ethics. Undecided what these are? Get a refresher here.
• Keep in mind to respect the terrain, atmosphere, and different customers if you are having fun with the paths.
• Comply with the three Ts—journey planning, coaching, and taking the necessities.
• Don’t go away residence with out your 10 necessities. They might save your life!
• Don’t stroll off the path – this damages the atmosphere which could be very fragile and results in path closures being put in place.
• Learn up on the Lofoten Code of Conduct to minimise your affect.

What to pack for the Tjeldbergtind hike

What to pack for this hike will depend on what season you’re mountain climbing in.

• Take a look at my day hike packing record right here.
• In the event you’re mountain climbing in summer time you must pack sunscreen, sun shades, layers, water and bug spray in addition to every part within the 10 necessities for mountain climbing record.
• Right here is what to put on mountain climbing in sizzling climate
• Take a look at this submit on one of the best leggings for mountain climbing or what to put on mountain climbing in summer time for extra particulars and my gear suggestions.
• In the event you’re mountain climbing in winter after the snow has began falling you’ll want microspikes on the very least. If there’s loads of snow you’ll in all probability want snowshoes.
• You also needs to take loads of layers together with a fleece layer, a puffy insulated jacket and a wind and waterproof outer layer. Hats and gloves are additionally vital in addition to a good backpack to maintain every part in.
• You also needs to pack water and a few snacks too to maintain you going as they’re a part of the 10 necessities for mountain climbing!
• Planning a mountain climbing date? Take a look at what to put on on a mountain climbing date however nonetheless look cool.

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Are you able to hike Tjeldbergtind in winter?

Completely! Whilst you may not wish to go all the way in which to the height of Tjeldbergtind, there’s an awesome viewpoint to the left which is certainly accessible in winter.

Since this path is sort of fashionable with locals, the trail is usually well-trodden and straightforward sufficient to comply with within the snow so that you received’t want snowshoes.

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Nevertheless, I undoubtedly suggest microspikes because it will get slippery on the path!

One among my favorite moments from our month and a half in Lofoten in winter was mountain climbing to Tjeldbergtind. The sky was a beautiful pastel pink color all the time and the snow made every part so magical.