Double loop at Cape Lindesnes

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In the far south of Norway, a short walk along the coast to discover a wide variety of landscapes including rocky outcrops, lakes and short grass meadows, with superb views of the North Sea.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.03 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 292 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 269 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 266 ft
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    Lowest point: 26 ft
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Panoramic view
The plateau
Norwegian landscape
Cape Lindesnes

Description of the walk

Parking at the end of Route 460 near Lindesnes Lighthouse.

(S/E) Head northeast, then turn right (southeast). Climb up the rocky steps without difficulty.

(1) At the crossroads, turn left and then right to follow a well-marked path between the rocks heading south-south-east. This will take you to Nesvarden, a high point marked by cairns overlooking the sea.

(2) Retrace your steps.

(1) Continue straight ahead. Further on, the path turns right and heads north-northwest. Return to the car park.

(S/E) Turn left to join Route 460.

(3) Cross the road and continue straight ahead on a path (blue markings) that enters a small gorge. After a series of ascents and descents amid boulders and short grass, you will reach a ridge near Skorberget.

(4) Continue along the trail, heading north and skirting a small lake on your left. Head northeast and join another trail (Fjellstien).

(5) Follow this red-marked trail to the right and leave Lake Sulebartjerna on your left. Then cross a plateau offering a panoramic view. Keep heading south-east, then turn south to descend towards road 460.

(6) Follow the road to the right.

(3) At the end, turn left to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 36 ft - Parking
  2. 1 : mi 0.16 - alt. 43 ft - Crossing the southern loop
  3. 2 : mi 0.42 - alt. 26 ft - Nesvarden
  4. 3 : mi 0.88 - alt. 33 ft - Crossing the northern loop
  5. 4 : mi 1.75 - alt. 157 ft - Ridge
  6. 5 : mi 2.06 - alt. 230 ft - Fjellstien - Sulebartjerna
  7. 6 : mi 2.91 - alt. 59 ft - Route 460
  8. S/E : mi 3.03 - alt. 36 ft - Parking

Notes

The hike takes place on trails that are not particularly difficult but are sometimes uneven: pebbles, wet and muddy passages.

Worth a visit

Continuing on foot along the road after the car park, you will easily reach the lighthouse, which is open to visitors.

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