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Nordkalottleden stage 5: Saraelv to Somashytta (30.5 km, 943 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Lapland/Nordkalottleden/Stage 5

Stage 5 of 38

Nordkalottleden stage 5: Saraelv to Somashytta

Country: Norway, Finland
Duration: 9h
Ascent: 943 m
Descent

Stage 5 of the Nordkalottleden (38 stages in total) runs from Saraelv to Somashytta. It covers 30.5 km with 943 m of ascent and 289 m of descent, around 9 h of walking. There are 2 places to sleep where the stage ends (1 campsite, 1 hut). The next stage continues to Kopmajoki.

Most demanding stage in the north section — significant elevation gain crossing into Finland.

Part of the Nordkalottleden.

Where to sleep in Somashytta

2 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 1 campsite, 1 hut.

CampsiteSomashyttaStorslett
HutKopmajoki autiotupa

Lowest 728 mHighest 991 m

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Previous: stage 4Nedrefosshytta to Saraelv Next: stage 6Somashytta to Kopmajoki

Part of the Nordkalottleden (681 km, 38 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

289 m

Distance

30.5 km