With Smaltind as your destination, you can enjoy a stunning view of the Helgeland coastline for almost the entire journey to the top!

Key info

Degree of difficulty: Demanding
Season: Middle of June until October
Distance one way: About 3,5 kilometers.
Ascent one way: About 767 meters
Duration one way: 1,5 – 3 hours
Trailhead: The hike starts at the parking lot directly north of the Silatunell in Lurøy, about 1-hour drive from Mo i Rana.
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Skjermbilde av kart til Smaltinden fra UT.no UT.no / Norgeskart

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This is a steep and challenging mountain hike, but the trail is marked well, and the terrain is easy to navigate. The breathtaking view is almost unbeatable right from the first few meters of elevation gain. So, if you are in good shape, Smaltinden is an excellent choice for a coastal mountain hike.

Covering 750 meters of elevation gain within just 3.5 kilometers, it’s indeed steep. However, the ascent is consistently gradual for the most part. The journey starts with a short stretch along a gravel road before transitioning to rocky terrain. The initial couple of hundred meters takes you through a lush birch forest. After that, you’ll mostly hike on rocky terrain, with a few sections of larger stones closer to the top. There are several streams along the route, providing opportunities to refill your water bottle. From mid-June onwards, the trail is generally free of snow.

Veien til Smaltinden i Lurøy Kristin Johansen / Visit Helgeland
Veien til Smaltinden i Lurøy Kristin Johansen / Visit Helgeland
Veien til Smaltinden i Lurøy Kristin Johansen / Visit Helgeland

Once you are back down from the mountain, you can enjoy a refreshing swim at Sila Beach.

At the parking lot, there is an information sign displaying a map with the marked route. The trail is marked with red markings all the way up, but please note that it may slightly deviate from various map data.

See trailhead on Google Maps

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