Kirkeporten in Skarsvag

A short hike in the far north of Europe in Skarsvag (in English, the church gate). This trail takes you to the stunning natural arch of Kirkeporten with the North Cape in the background.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.30 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 78 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 79 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 79 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 6 m

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Description of the walk

You can park along the small road or at the harbour.

(S/E) Start at the campsite entrance. Head north-west.

(1) Enjoy the view of Lake Storvanet. Turn slightly to the right, heading north.

(2) Below, you can admire the Kirkeporten arch. Take the path leading down towards the sea to pass under the arch. At the exit of the arch, head east following the path.

(3) Turn left onto Storevannsveien. At the end, turn right and then left until you reach the small harbour.

(4) Take the road south along the harbour, then turn right at the end. After 50 metres, turn right again onto Skutnesveien. At the intersection, turn left onto FV171 and continue straight ahead to the campsite (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 34 m - Solvang campsite
  2. 1 : km 0.48 - alt. 49 m - Viewpoint over Lake Storvatnet
  3. 2 : km 0.91 - alt. 21 m - Kirkeporten
  4. 3 : km 1.68 - alt. 28 m - Skarsvag Church
  5. 4 : km 2.3 - alt. 14 m - The port
  6. S/E : km 3.3 - alt. 34 m - Solvang campsite

Notes

This hike is short, but bring walking shoes as the rocks can be slippery, and warm or even very warm clothing in case of wind.
You can start from Skarsvag harbour.

Worth a visit

Beautiful view of the arch and the North Cape Horn. The port is listed as the northernmost port in the world. Along the route, you are likely to see reindeer up close.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
yaimond
yaimond

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful route and magnificent scenery. We met a couple.

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Maméninja
Maméninja

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb, we saw reindeer and a pair of ptarmigans.

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