Kirkenes Peninsula Nature Reserve

Kirkenes Peninsula Nature Reserve

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Kirkenes Peninsula Nature Reserve

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Running

5.0

(2)

Mountain biking

5.0

(1)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Kirkeneshalvøya dyrelivsfredning

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Location: South Varanki, Ruija region, Norway

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October 26, 2024

Hiking

This very beautiful hiking area is located above Kirkenes. It is also easily accessible on foot.

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Claus Spielbrink

October 20, 2019

Hiking

nice hiking area just above Kirkenes

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Marian & 🐾

September 25, 2021

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Since the city itself doesn't offer any major sights, the view from up here is certainly a highlight and should definitely be visited.

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Nearby routes

Best routes near Kirkenes Peninsula Nature Reserve

4.4

(8)

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#1.

Prestevann Loop

5.70km

01:37

120m

Hike the easy 3.5-mile Postmestervatn loop in Kirkenes Peninsula Nature Reserve, offering views of Lake Prestevatn.

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4.0

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#2.

Skytterhusfjellet panoramic loop

8.91km

02:31

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Moderate

4.7

(13)

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#3.

View of the Lake Prestevatn – Kirkenes Church loop from Kirkenes

9.13km

02:30

150m

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Informations

Elevation 80 m

Weather

Tuesday 3 November

5°C

-1°C

63 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Location: South Varanki, Ruija region, Norway

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Kirkenes Peninsula Nature Reserve

#1.

Prestevann Loop

#2.

Skytterhusfjellet panoramic loop

#3.

View of the Lake Prestevatn – Kirkenes Church loop from Kirkenes

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