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Ruins of the Eggum Radar Station – Heimredal Lake loop from Heimerdalen kraftverk

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Ruins of the Eggum Radar Station – Heimredal Lake loop from Heimerdalen kraftverk

Moderate

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Ruins of the Eggum Radar Station – Heimredal Lake loop from Heimerdalen kraftverk

02:09

8.33km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Eggum naturreservat

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115 m

Mjåsundklipet

Highlight • Natural

3.17 km

Ruins of the Eggum Radar Station

Highlight • Historical Site

In the summer, Eggum is a very popular place to enjoy the midnight sun. Eggum is considered the best place for such observations, along with the North Cape. Tourists gather …

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3.50 km

Midnight Sun at Eggum Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice location to watch the midnight sun. On the other hand, I wasn't in the mood for midnight rain 🌧 😅

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3.61 km

Heimredal Lake

Highlight • Lake

This impressive lake is tucked between craggy mountain walls and only separated from the sea by a thin strip. It's used to provide drinking water for the locals and fishing is actively encouraged.

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4.28 km

View of Ågvatnet Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Definitely make a detour here. The entire lake is frozen and looks not only incredibly beautiful but also makes "interesting" sounds again and again.

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5.16 km

Drinking water point at Eggum

Highlight • Rest Area

At both ends of the coastal hiking trail (Eggum and Unstad) there are simple "tent sites" or camper sites with toilets and drinking water supply. Nobody has to die of thirst here 👍

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6.23 km

Kalvgarden

Highlight • Settlement

8.33 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.38 km

1.33 km

367 m

139 m

Surfaces

4.75 km

1.72 km

1.45 km

220 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

9°C

3°C

0 %

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Ruins of the Eggum Radar Station – Heimredal Lake loop from Heimerdalen kraftverk

Mjåsundklipet

Ruins of the Eggum Radar Station

Midnight Sun at Eggum Nature Reserve

Heimredal Lake

View of Ågvatnet Lake

Drinking water point at Eggum

Kalvgarden

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