A hiking adventure: Kjølen and Hammarøyfjellet
Halvor HilmersenFrom Kjølen in Nesna, you can enjoy the midnight sun or a beautiful sunset. You can also extend the hike to the summit of Hammarøyfjellet.
Key info
Difficulty: Moderate to demanding
Distance one way: 8 km
Elevation gain one way: 760 metres
Time one way: 2–3 hours
Season: June – October
Special precautions: If you’re continuing all the way to Hammarøyfjellet, clear weather and good visibility are important so you don’t lose the trail.
View starting point on Google Maps
The distance and elevation figures above apply if you hike all the way to the top of Hammarøyfjellet.
You can park at the starting point at the end of Sørvollvegen, near a power station.
The trail goes through varied terrain with some steep sections. It is marked with red paint all the way to the summit.
You can choose to end your hike at Utsikten (226 m), Kjølen (447 m), or continue to the top of Hammarøyfjellet (760 m).
Halvor Hilmersen
Halvor Hilmersen
Halvor Hilmersen
At the top of Kjølen, you’ll find a large stone cairn. The first stretch beyond Kjølen is relatively easy, followed by steeper climbs. From Kjølen, allow about 1.5 hours one way to reach the summit.
You’ll get panoramic views of the Helgeland coast as early as Utsikten.
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