Hamarøyskaftet

Hamarøyskaftet

Hamarøyskaftet
Highest point
Elevation 612 m (2,008 ft)
Coordinates 68°04′49″N 15°24′17″E / 68.0803°N 15.4046°E / 68.0803; 15.4046Coordinates: 68°04′49″N 15°24′17″E / 68.0803°N 15.4046°E / 68.0803; 15.4046
Geography
Hamarøyskaftet
Climbing
First ascent 1885: Martin Hoff Ekroll

Hamarøyskaftet is a mountain in the municipality of Hamarøy in Nordland county, Norway. It has a height of 612 m.a.s.l., and is a characteristic landmark. The mountain was first ascended by Martin Hoff Ekroll in 1885.[1]

The normal route to the peak is described as technically easy, with some exposed parts.[2]

In 1998 Hamarøyskaftet was featured on a Norwegian postage stamp (NK 1333 value NOK 5.50).[3]

References

  1. Askheim, Svein; Thorsnæs, Geir. "Hamarøyskaftet". In Godal, Anne Marit. Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  2. "Hamarøyskaftet". utpaatur.net. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  3. Hvem Hva Hvor 1999 (in Norwegian). Oslo: Schibsted. 1998. pp. 160163. ISBN 82-516-1708-1.
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