Lindesnes Lighthouse

Hiking trails & Routes

Norway

West Agder

Lindesnes

Lindesnes Lighthouse

Easy

4.6

(147)

510

hikers

Lindesnes Lighthouse

01:12

4.21km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 21, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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277 m

MS Palatia Memorial

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The memorial to the MS Palatia, a German freighter sunk off the Norwegian coast in 1942 by a New Zealand torpedo bomber. It was believed to be a ship carrying …

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398 m

Lindesnes Lighthouse and Viewpoint

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Lindesnes Lighthouse, Norway's southernmost point and a must-see. Interesting fortifications with many walkable passageways.

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3.52 km

View of Ryvarden Lighthouse and Rocky Coast

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Impressive views over the rock, which was formed by wind, weather and probably the glaciers of the Ice Age.

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4.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.29 km

702 m

223 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.29 km

432 m

223 m

170 m

106 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

13°C

7°C

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Comments

September 11, 2024,🇳🇴 Lindesnes Fyr Runde

Our second tour took us to Lindesnes Fyr, 🇳🇴's oldest lighthouse ⛴🔭🗼🔥. It is also the southernmost point of the Norwegian mainland. In the lighthouse itself, in some buildings and in the underground passages in the rock there is a small museum and an exhibition. It was very beautiful and worth it. 😊😊 Afterwards I went on a little tour …

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September 22, 2024,Ausblick auf den Leuchtturm – Leuchtturm Lindenes Runde von Øvre Vågeo

Beautiful hike. Always follow the blue markings. But be careful: it is definitely not an "easy" hike! You have to climb and there are slippery spots. Hiking boots are a must.

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June 12, 2022,🇳🇴 Lindesnes Fyr Fjellstien

An exceptional hike at Lindesnes Lighthouse, the southernmost tip of mainland Norway and only 2518 km from North Cape. The prospects are hard to beat. On the well-marked tours, however, there are a few climbing passages to be mastered. Sturdy shoes are required.

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May 21, 2023,Wanderung

Great hike along or in front of Norway's southernmost lighthouse.

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September 8, 2024,Kleine Rundtour am Kap Lindesnes - Meerblick mit Leuchtturm!

Even the approach on the coastal road 460 is a real spectacle, with little bays, colorful houses, Norway at its best.
If the satnav recommends a small forest path to the Lindesnes Fyr lighthouse, you'd better resist the temptation, the signposted path via the 460 to Lindesnes Fyr is a little longer, but much nicer!
From the large parking lot …

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