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Alstahaug

Skjæringen and Tvillingan – Alsta

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Norway

Nordland

Alstahaug

Skjæringen and Tvillingan – Alsta

Hard

4.8

(21)

166

hikers

Skjæringen and Tvillingan – Alsta

07:12

10.6km

1,140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 24, 2025

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1.37 km

Markvollkulpen nature pool with waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The small pond is filled with crystal clear water. Looking in the opposite direction, there is a fantastic panoramic view of the coast.

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4.24 km

Skjæringen Peak

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Skjæringen is often ascended along with the neighbouring Tvillingan (the Twins). The hike up to Aksla, the shoulder between the peaks, is relatively straightforward and the onward hike is fairly gradual, ascending to the 3,402-foot (1,037 m) summit.

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6.14 km

Tvillingan Peaks

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In the heart of the Syv Søstre (Seven Sisters), Tvillingan's summits are fantastic objectives that, unlike some others in the range, don't require technical scrambling. This makes them, along with …

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10.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.56 km

3.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.08 km

2.85 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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Comments

July 9, 2023,norway hike…7 schwestern🍀🇳🇴👌Skjæringen die grösste schwester

very nice, tough hike with great views... the seven sisters are standing around in the area similar to the churfirsten😉

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June 21, 2023,Wanderung Sieben Schwestern - Zwillinge

Unfortunately found no material for the hike. It shouldn't be that difficult with the twins, we were told. A family tour... Well, maybe a Norwegian family. I would not recommend bringing small children or dogs. It went almost exclusively over stone slabs with pieces of simple scrambling. So please use sturdy shoes, do not start when it is wet, ensure …

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