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TouringTip | Rasmustinden

Beautiful tour in the southern Lyngenfjord

by Christian Skala 01/01/2018
In contrast to many tours in the northern Lyngenfjord, the tour to Rasmustinden does not start directly by the sea but in the massif. On the ascent and descent, however, you are spoiled with a wonderful panoramic view of beautifully shaped mountains and at the summit you can finally enjoy the fjord view typical of Lyngen.

Ascent

From the small village of Skulva, the ascent initially leads briefly along a field path, later heading southwest without a path. Always keep to the left of a small stream and initially pass through beautiful, sparse forest. Later you reach moderate, open terrain. The path leads up to Skulvadalen and from there directly on to the saddle between Rasmustinden and elevation point 789. Towards the saddle, the previously moderate terrain becomes somewhat steeper. From the saddle, you can see the beautiful, pyramid-shaped summit of Rasmustinden and its steep south-eastern flank for the first time. This is what you finally conquer in numerous hairpin bends to the summit of Rasmustinden.

Descent

Like the ascent.

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Difficulty: D (30° to 35°)
Special dangers: The summit flank should have a safe avalanche situation (>30°).
Equipment: Crampons are useful for the summit ascent depending on the conditions and time of year.
Exposure: Southeast
Altitude difference start | finish: Start: approx. 40 m | 1224 m
Altitude difference uphill | downhill: approx. 1200 hm
Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours
Best time of year: safe winter, spring
Accommodation: Various accommodation in Nordkjosbotn. There is also a supermarket and a petrol station.
How to get there: From Nordkjosbotn via the E8 in a westerly direction. After approx. 9 km turn right onto Lakselvdalvegen. Follow this road for approx. 14 km until you reach the starting point at Skulva. Parking is best at the roadside.
Topographic maps: Lyngenhalvøya Sør hiking map Norway 1:50,000 (sheet 2781) - Turkart Nordeca / UGLAND / Statens Kartverk Norwegen EAN / ISBN: 7046660027813

Note: The PG touring tips are general descriptions of tours that we like subjectively. Our touring tips DO NOT REFER TO CURRENT CONDITIONS. Read the situation report and the weather forecast and plan your tour accordingly.

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