Hamarøyskaftet is a mountain in Hamarøy Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The 612-metre (2,008 ft) mountain is a characteristic landmark of the region. It is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of the villages of Oppeid and Presteid and about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north of the village of Skutvika. The mountain was first ascended by Martin Hoff Ekroll in 1885.[2]
Hamarøyskaftet | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) |
Coordinates | 68.0806°N 15.4052°E / 68.0806; 15.4052[1] |
Geography | |
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Location | Nordland, Norway |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1885: Martin Hoff Ekroll |
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 5.50 kr).[4]
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