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Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe

Janez5220. 11. 2020 17:38:18

Knivskjellodden, in the municipality of Nordkapp in Norway, with geographical position 71°11′8″N, 25°40′54″E is the northernmost point of the island Magerøya and is therefore considered the northernmost point of the European continent. Although Nordkapp is known as the northernmost point of mainland Europe, Knivskjellodden lies about 1500 meters further north and is reachable by land only on foot. The island Magerøya is connected to the mainland by an undersea tunnel.
The trail to Knivskjellodden starts at the parking lot located about 5 km before Nordkapp. The entire trail round trip is a little less than 18 km long. According to the map, the elevation difference is 300 m. However, since the trail rises and falls a bit, it adds up to about 400 meters down and then back up. The trail first leads about 3 km northwest then quite sharply turns north. In good weather the trail is not demanding, but sometimes it gets lost and it's not quite clear where it runs. Therefore it can be quite demanding orientation-wise in bad weather. Also characteristic are quite rapid changes in visibility. We had nice weather with plenty of views, so we spent almost 7 hours on the whole trail.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe We started the day with the midnight sun.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe Flowers at midnight.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe The sun has been rising for half an hour already. We are going to sleep.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe A herd of reindeer appeared as a greeting.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe Towards the trailhead to Knivskjellodden.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe Along the path.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe GPS track, as recorded by our Garmin.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe Information board at the start of the path.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe So there is no doubt.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe To start with, it goes quite flat.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe Faithfully following the men. GPS is also helpful.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe One for the memories.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe The landscape is not quite barren.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe View of the surroundings.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe The path is boggy in places. However, provision is well made for hikers.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe Solid hiking boots are quite useful though.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe There is quite a lot of water.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe Small puddles.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe And almost small lakes.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe Some snow can still be found.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe This looked like snow from afar.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe But they are marble-white stones.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe We are 300 m above sea level, yet the flowers are purely alpine.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe View of Nordkap.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe We are not the only ones who chose this path. There is no big crowd though.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe A little downhill to the next pond.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe In nice weather they are more for decoration.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe Despite being far north, it was quite pleasantly warm.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe View towards Nordkapp, shrouded in mists.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe That's where we are heading down there.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe Mists and clarity alternate.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe clarity.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe Time to recharge the batteries.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe And for once, the duty photographer is in the picture too.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe The views are inviting.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe A somewhat steeper descent to the shore.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe On the moss, they also plant some flotsam buoys.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe The path leads along the shore.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe View back.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe By the sea.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe Nordkapp is 300 m above sea level.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe Every now and then, mists are drawn in from the sea.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe The path crosses rocky slabs that are slippery in places.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe A bit of mystique.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe You hear them before you see them.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe At the goal. Or rather, halfway there.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe Still signing the logbook.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe A little wandering around the area.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe We also heard the calf before we saw it.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe It's clouding over again.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe That's why it's time to return.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe It looks like plants bloom as soon as they turn green.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe They are so distinctive that they have to be photographed.

Knivskjellodden - the northernmost point of Europe And one more look back in farewell.

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opazovalec20. 11. 2020 18:15:34

Pics aren't exactly from yesterday... for a few weeks now polar night or at least darkness there... Current conditions: cold and dark.

Janez5220. 11. 2020 18:38:34

Yes it would be more appropriate to post this under the reviving memories section. But since I couldn't find it I uploaded it under current conditions.

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zokipoki20. 11. 2020 19:23:40

Very nice, looks a bit barren and lonely.

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Janezs21. 11. 2020 15:46:52

In 2015 Romana and I started at the "tourist" Nordkapp, walking south, we also went to Knivskjellodden, from there to the tripoint Finland, Norway, Sweden. We walked to Palojoensuu in Finland. In Norway we had nice sunny weather. Mornings and evenings were quite cold. Then we put on gloves and jackets. Several nights we slept in a tent, because in the sparsely populated area there were no accommodations. Unpleasant was walking through tunnels. Daily average walking was 40 km. Behind us 7500 km walked. From Nordkapp to Bjelovar in Croatia. The wish is to walk Europe from north to south. This year we didn't succeed due to the circumstances. You can read more under the title---- romana,janez lp.

We met a hiker from Gradec, Alojs Deckej, who had one more day of walking and thus completed his south-north hike

Overhanging tunnels, narrow roadway, sometimes it was raining without shelter.

Setting up the tent in the presence of mosquitoes

It is sad to pitch and pack away the tent when it rains

Here we concluded and continued after 2 years. In a heat wave, but we carry equipment for cold days

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Janez5221. 11. 2020 17:28:11

Hats off !!! Average 40 km per day with a backpack that had at least 15 kg in my opinion. I wish you to realize your wish. In these closed corona times we revive memories a bit and make plans.

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