A hiking adventure: Tortenkøta
Kitt GrønningsæterThe hike to Tortenkøta is an easy and family-friendly walk along the Coastal Route (Kystriksveien) near Flostrand. By the shelter, you’ll find small pools and natural rock slides — a great place for the family to swim and relax.
Key info
Difficulty: Easy
Distance one way: 1.6 km
Elevation gain one way: 120 metres
Time one way: 30 minutes
Season: May – October
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Hike descriotion
Tortenkøta is a great day trip for families. The shelter is located near Flostrand in Rana Municipality. The trail is well-marked from the parking area, which is also a popular spot for wild camping with tents or campervans.
The trail runs through gently rolling terrain, mostly over bedrock. It can be a bit wet in places after rain. Tortenkøta is open to the public and equipped with a wood stove and firewood. It does not have beds or accommodation facilities. Dogs are allowed. The shelter is owned and maintained by DNT Rana og omegn (the local trekking association).
The area around the shelter has many small pools that are great for swimming in summer. On sunny days, the water warms up as it flows across the sun-heated rock.
Kristin Johansen
Kristin Johansen
Kitt Grønningsæter
From Tortenkøta, you can continue on to Tortenviktinden (1,027 m), where you’ll get panoramic views of the Helgeland coast. This is also a popular summit for ski touring in winter.
Just a few minutes away by car is the popular Hellåga Rest Area, which is part of the National Scenic Route Helgelandskysten. From the rest area, there are stairs and paths leading down to the sea — a popular spot for shore fishing. During the summer season, toilets, drinking water, and a waste disposal station are available.
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