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Ersfjordtraversen

Lyngen

The official FKT route

Trail Running Extreme

Distance
17 km
Ascent
2.4 km
Descent
2.4 km
Duration
4-5 hrs
Low Point
0 m
High Point
960 m
Gradient
39˚
Ersfjordtraversen Map

This is a popular trail running route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's remote, it features extreme exposure and is typically done between July and September. From a low point of 0 m to the maximum altitude of 960 m, the route covers 17 km, 2356 vertical metres of ascent and 2372 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Ersfjordtraversen

Difficulty

Extreme

Extreme Exposure

4 out of 4

Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between July and September