Hike to Knivskjelodden - Norway's northernmost point

Hiking trails & Routes

Norway

Ruija region

Nordkapp

Hike to Knivskjelodden - Norway's northernmost point

Hard

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(357)

1,775

hikers

Hike to Knivskjelodden - Norway's northernmost point

06:03

17.0km

370m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 17, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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547 m

View of Knivskjellodden

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Beautiful path that soon offers a great view of jagged rocks in the sea. Otherwise, you walk over bumpy stones, swamp, and duck boards. Some sure-footedness is required.

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8.50 km

Knivskjellodden

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By bike on the 25th of June 2018.What a dream! Back and forth there were 4,890 km and every day I could enjoy alone with my tent and the stove …

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11.7 km

Bench With View of Lake and Cliffs

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The bench is next to the trail. Perfect place for a break.

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17.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

8°C

4°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 37.0 km/h

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Comments

August 8, 2025,Wanderung zum Knivskjelodden - dem nördlichsten Punkt Norwegens

One of the hardest hikes I've ever done.
Rough terrain at its finest.

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June 16, 2024,Wanderung

The actual North Cape can only be reached on foot.

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July 23, 2023,Knivskjelodden oder Noch nördlicher wird schwierig

I have to disappoint all of you who have been to the Nord and think you have been to the northernmost point of Europe. The North Cape is located on the island of Magerøya. There are two more islands, Spitsbergen and Franz-Josef-Land, which are further north. The northernmost mainland point of Europe, on the other hand, is located on a …

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July 20, 2022,Wanderung zum Knivskjellodden (echtes Nordkapp)

Today we hiked the 18 km to the real North Cape (Knivskjellodden). The path led over a barren area and was partly muddy. The last few kilometers before the finish ran over partly slippery skerry rocks. Good shoes are worth it. When we arrived at the destination, we were lucky enough to see a minke whale that appeared in front …

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July 20, 2022,Wanderung zum echten nordkapp (Knivskjellodden)

Today I hiked to the northernmost point of Europe.👍🏻
Unfortunately, we didn't always have the best weather😐.

Arrived at the destination we saw another dwarf choice that appeared several times...👍🏻

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August 5, 2024,Wanderung zum wahren Nordkap (Knivskjellodden)

Today we set off from the car park on the access road to the North Cape for a hike to the real North Cape (Knivskjellodden)
A difficult path leads in waves down to the sea (500m) through a treeless and shrubless mountain landscape. Then over sloping rock slabs the last 3km to the North Cape Lighthouse. Yes, and this piece …

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