Forest hike along Futelva in Bodø

This forest hike follows Futelva river outside Bodø city center as far as the path goes, before heading up towards Soløyvatnet lake and then heading back to the start point through the forest. Once you reach the road bridge at the end of the river, cross the road and take the dirt road up the steep hill. This hike is around 4.15 kilometers long and takes about 45 minutes from the start point and back to start. There are paths and roads to follow all the way. This is a nice little hike in beautiful forest and river landscape, great on sunny summer days, but also during the other seasons of the year, including winter

This forest hike follows Futelva river outside Bodø city center as far as the path goes, before heading up towards Soløyvatnet lake and then heading back to the start point through the forest. Once you reach the road bridge at the end of the river, cross the road and take the dirt road up the steep hill. This hike is around 4.15 kilometers long and takes about 45 minutes from the start point and back to start. There are paths and roads to follow all the way. This is a nice little hike in beautiful forest and river landscape, great on sunny summer and autumn days, but also during the other seasons of the year, including winter

Forest hike along Futelva
CATEGORY: FOREST HIKES
LOCATION: BODØ
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Forest hike along Futelva in Bodø
Start point for the Futelva hike

This is where the forest hike along Futelva river in Bodø starts. From this place you take the path down to the river and keep following it

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Forest hike along Futelva in Bodø
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Forest hike along Futelva in Bodø
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