Seashore hike to Hovden in Bodø

This seashore hike starts by the parking lot at Mørkvedbukta outside Bodø city. From here you follow the dirt road down to the sea then follow the shore as far as possible. You will then end up at a beautiful area called Hovden. This hike is around 4.70 kilometers from the parking lot to the endpoint, which takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes with regular hiking speed. Here you get a nice view towards the mountain range of Børvasstindene while hiking along the sea. The parking lot is located an estimated 13 mins from the city center by car. This hike is recommended to take when the tide is low

This seashore hike starts by the parking lot at Mørkvedbukta outside Bodø city. From here you follow the dirt road down to the sea then follow the shore as far as possible. You will then end up at a beautiful area called Hovden. This hike is around 4.70 kilometers from the parking lot to the endpoint, which takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes with regular hiking speed. Here you get a nice view towards the mountain range of Børvasstindene while hiking along Saltenfjorden. The parking lot by Mørkvedbukta is located an estimated 13 minutes from the Bodø city center by car. This hike is recommended to take when the tide is low

Hovden outside Bodø
CATEGORY: SEASHORE HIKES
LOCATION: BODØ
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Seashore hike to Hovden in Bodø
Parking lot by Mørkvedbukta

The seashore hike to Hovden in Bodø starts at this parking lot by Mørkvedbukta. From here you follow the path down to the sea then take left

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