269 m away
Keipen
A great choice both for the ski quality and the outstanding summit views!
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 851 m
- Descent
- 851 m
Senja - Keipen gorgeous tour
Amazing peak with 360 View on Senja and fjords
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 6.7 km
- Ascent
- 823 m
- Descent
- 829 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 140 m
- High Point
- 901 m
- Gradient
- 39˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between February and April. From a low point of 140 m to the maximum altitude of 901 m, the route covers 6.7 km, 823 vertical metres of ascent and 829 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.1 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
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Description
Keipen Peak is a stunning mountain located on the island of Senja in Norway. Rising majestically to an elevation of 938 meters (3,077 feet), Keipen offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding fjords, rugged coastline, and dramatic peaks.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
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Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8 km
- Ascent
- 965 m
- Descent
- 965 m
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Burstinden
An exciting and alpine ski tour with potential for several summit link-ups.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5.3 km
- Ascent
- 811 m
- Descent
- 811 m
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A spectacular mountain on its own which is often linked up with Burstinden
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 869 m
- Descent
- 33 m
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