Hiking to Høgnakken on Straumøya

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This forest hike goes up to a small ridge called Høgnakken, which lies on Straumøya island on the other side of the fjord from Bodø city. The distance from the parking lot to the endpoint at the highest point is more or less 3.16 kilometers, which takes about 50 minutes with a normal hiking speed. From Høgnakken you get a nice view of Bodø city with Landegode island in the far background, as well as the majestic mountain range of Børvasstindene on the opposite side

This forest hike goes up to a small ridge called Høgnakken, which lies on Straumøya island on the other side of the fjord from Bodø city. The distance from the parking lot to the endpoint at the highest point is more or less 3.16 km, which takes about 50 minutes with a normal hiking speed. From Høgnakken you get a nice view of Bodø city with Landegode island in the far background, as well as the majestic mountain range of Børvasstindene on the opposite side

Høgnakken on Straumøya in Bodø

CATEGORY: FOREST HIKES

LOCATION: BODØ

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The hike to Høgnakken on Straumøya starts at this parking lot, appearing on the left side. From here you continue on foot along the gravel road

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