Løksetinden
1,241 m
Norway
Also known as LeakšogáisáAlso known as
Leakšogáisá
- Elevation
- 1,241 m
- Prominence
- 1,069 m
- Difficulty
- 4/10
- Alpine hike
- Best Season
- Jul–Aug
- Routes
- 1
Routes
1Approximate line — not for navigation
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- danger scan: Løksa → Ramnhammarhaugen: connector line 215 m (limit 200 m)
- danger scan: Ramnhammarhaugen → Navarselva: connector line 215 m (limit 200 m)
- danger scan: Ramnhammarhaugen → Navarselva: connector line 298 m (limit 200 m)
- danger scan: Navarselva → Løksetinden: connector line 298 m (limit 200 m)
- last routed vertex 147 m from the summit
- Løksa → Ramnhammarhaugen: bridge (unreachable; one off-graph gap, 1.9 km)
- unresolved waypoints: Aksla, Point 1201
Sources differ: Demanding (krevende) (tiltopps.com; peakbook.org)
A marked path from near sea level at Løksa on the Mjøsund road: through forest north of Ramnhammarhaugen, across bogs and Navarselva, steeply up the south-east ridge over Aksla, then a big snow flank and scree to point 1201, an easy ridge to the main cairn and a short, airy crest to the trig point. About 1,200 m of ascent.
Elevation Profile
approximate line- Distance
- ≈ 6.9 km
- one way
- Ascent
- ≈ +1,323 m
- −106 m lost on the way up
- High Point
- 1,240 m
- Time Up
- ≈ 5h 29m
- DIN 33466
- Time Down
- ≈ 3h 52m
- DIN 33466 · same way back
From Sjøvegan drive along the fjord to Løksebotn and continue about 4 km on Fv 848 towards Mjøsundet to Løksa, where a signed, red-marked path starts (about 50 m). The path climbs through forest north of Ramnhammarhaugen, crosses some boggy ground and then Navarselva, and becomes steeper up the south-east ridge to Aksla before easing off. From about 800 m head north across a larger snow flank (present well into summer) and curve up the scree to point 1201. Follow the fairly easy ridge for about 500 m to the main cairn, with a box and summit register; the true top, with a trig point and a small cairn, lies about 150 m further along a slightly exposed crest. The west top (about 1,237 m) is an optional extension. The route is marked to the top and can be followed in fog, but the long steep sections are tiring and the summit crest drops away steeply on both sides; in cold weather the rock above 1,000 m can be iced. Descend the same way. Allow about 6–7 hours round trip.
Start
Løksa22 m
- No practical public transport to Løksa was found; car required.
Waypoints
- Trailhead: Løksa22 m
- Feature: Ramnhammarhaugen259 m
Path passes through forest to its north
- Feature: Navarselva259 m
- Summit: Løksetinden1,241 m
Key Passages
- Bogs and Navarselva crossing
- Steep south-east ridge to Aksla
- Snow flank from about 800 m and scree to point 1201
- Ridge to the main cairn
- Airy 150 m crest to the trig point
Equipment
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Route confidence 60%Overview
The highest point of Dyrøy and the third-highest summit in Salangen, a 1,240 m peak above the Mjøsundet strait opposite Andørja, with an airy summit crest and views to Senja. A marked but steep path climbs it from near sea level.
Løksetinden (Leakšogáisá in Northern Sami) stands on the boundary of Salangen and Dyrøy municipalities in southern Troms, just across the narrow Mjøsundet from Andørja, whose Langlitinden is in plain view to the south-west. To the north you see Senja; to the east Salangsfjorden and Sagfjorden at Sjøvegan. With about 1,070 m of prominence it is one of Norway's roughly 85 summits with a primary factor over 1,000 m, and it is included in the guidebook 'Norges beste kremtopper'.
The climb starts almost at the shore at Løksa, so all of the 1,200 m of height gain is on foot. A signed and red-marked path climbs through forest and bog, then steeply up the south-east ridge over Aksla, across a large snow flank and up scree to a ridge that leads to the main cairn. The highest point, with a trig pillar, is 150 m further along a narrow, exposed crest.
Local sports clubs run organised trips up it, and most fit hikers who try reach the top.
Climbing Notes
A long, steep day: about 1,200 m of ascent and roughly 6–7 hours round trip. The path is marked to the summit and can be followed in poor visibility. Expect a large snow flank from about 800 m into July, and in cold weather ice on the rocks above 1,000 m, which makes the descent slow. The final crest to the trig point is exposed with long drops; it is fine on a dry day for sure-footed walkers, but turn round at the main cairn if conditions are icy or windy. A west top of about 1,237 m can be added. Best from late June to September; in winter the mountain is avalanche terrain.
Season
Best Jul–Aug- January: Not advisable
- February: Not advisable
- March: Possible
- April: Possible
- May: Possible
- June: Good
- July: Best (best window)
- August: Best (best window)
- September: Good
- October: Possible
- November: Not advisable
- December: Not advisable
- Jan
- Polar night until mid-January
- Feb
- Winter; avalanche terrain
- Mar
- Experienced ski mountaineers only
- Apr
- Spring snow
- May
- Snowmelt
- Jun
- Large snow flank above 800 m; midnight sun
- Jul
- Best month
- Aug
- Best month
- Sep
- Possible ice on rocks above 1,000 m
- Oct
- Early snow and ice
- Dec
- Polar night
Access & Permits
- Getting There
Sjøvegan
Bardufoss Airport (BDU)
- By car from Sjøvegan along the fjord to Løksebotn, then about 4 km on Fv 848 (Mjøsundveien) towards Mjøsundet and Andørja to the trailhead at Løksa
- Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE) is the alternative airport, via Andørja and the Mjøsund bridge
Hazards
- Exposure
- Weather
- Avalanche