Hamarøyskaftet Explained

Hamarøyskaftet
Map:Nordland#Norway
Map Alt:Map of the location
Label Position:bottom
Coordinates:68.0806°N 15.4052°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Location:Nordland, Norway
Elevation M:612
First Ascent:1885: Martin Hoff Ekroll

Hamarøyskaftet is a mountain in Hamarøy Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The 612m (2,008feet) mountain is a characteristic landmark of the region. It is located about west of the villages of Oppeid and Presteid and about north of the village of Skutvika. The mountain was first ascended by Martin Hoff Ekroll in 1885.[2]

The normal route to the peak is described as technically easy, with some exposed parts.[3]

In 1998, Hamarøyskaftet was featured on a Norwegian postage stamp (NK 1333 with a value of).[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hamarøyskaftet, Hamarøy (Nordland) . . Norwegian. 2019-01-19.
  2. Encyclopedia: Hamarøyskaftet . Svein . Askheim. Geir . Thorsnæs. . Godal . Anne Marit . Anne Marit Godal . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . Norwegian. 13 August 2016.
  3. Web site: Hamarøyskaftet . utpaatur.net . 13 August 2016 .
  4. Book: Hvem Hva Hvor 1999 . 160 - 163 . Norwegian . Schibsted . Oslo . 1998 . 82-516-1708-1 .