Welcome to Facts and information Experiences Lyngsalpan Protected Landscape area was established in 2004, Lyngsalpan Lyngsalpan is an area for all, with opportunities for long summit and covers 961.2 km². hikes as well as less demanding rambles on the hills and through the valleys. There are few waymarked trails, but the area’s footpaths Where is Troms and Finnmark county. Lyngen, Storfjord, Lyngsalpan offers a special combination of steep alpine mountains are normally easy to follow. Alternatively, you can take in the alpine Lyngsalpan? Balsfjord and Tromsø municipalities and coastal landscapes. There is something for everyone, ranging landscape from a kayak on the fjord. The Lyngsalpan area is easy to How do I get Bus: Check the journey planner on from challenging adventures to gentle rambles. access by road and sea. there? www.tromskortet.no. Driving from Tromsø: E8 to FV 91, or E8 to E6 and onwards to FV 868. Western parts: E8 to FV 7900, or E8 to FV 7898 to FV 7900 In the summer, this area attracts In the winter, the steep mountains of Hiking (1834 metres above sea level). However, Driving from Alta: Eastern parts: E6 to FV 91 or mountaineers from all over the world, Lyngsalpan make the area prone to remember to pay attention to the weather FV 868. Western parts: E6 to E8, and onwards to and in the winter, Lyngsalpan is famous avalanches. Remember to take special The many valleys of Lyngsalpan all offer forecast and ground conditions, check FV 7898 or FV 7900 for being Norway’s top destination for care after a period of heavy snowfall their own perspective and experiences for avalanche warnings on varsom.no and Eivind Rinde Photo: Ellen Helsing Photo: summit skiing. The area’s lush valleys or if the weather has been particularly of the landscape. If you want to spend a listen to local people’s advice. There are walks for the whole family in The small, hardy lyngshest pony has Protected areas Sørlenangsbotn nature reserve, Stormyra nature offer a fascinating alpine flora as well as mild recently, and on slopes steeper night among the mighty mountains, there the landscape protection area. always been a Lyngen favourite. nearby reserve, Årøya landscape protection area, Karnes a rich bird life, and the lakes are teeming than 30 degrees. There are great are open shelters available for anyone to nature reserve, Nordkjosbotn nature reserve, with Arctic char. Lyngsalpan has been adventures to be had in the flatter parts use as well as cabins available for rent. Glacier walking Lakselvbukt nature reserve, Faueldalen nature given protected status to safeguard this of the conservation area as well, and in Tine Marie Hagelin Photo: You can also try your luck at fishing in There are several glaciers on the Lyngen reserve distinctive mountain area with its more adjacent areas! Jægervatnet, considered to be northern Norway’s best fishing lake for Arctic char. one of the many lakes. The most well- peninsula. Some are more accessible than than 140 glaciers. The local geology is known destination is the Blåisvatnet others. If you are planning to go glacier Management and Lyngsalpan Protected Landscape Authority/ also remarkable and there are cultural The Lyngenfjord culture is often referred lake, with its intensely blue colour set in walking, you should go with a guide if you monitoring Ittugáisáid suodjemeahcci remains that bear witness to their Sami, to as a ‘three-peoples-meet’. For sharp contrast to the bare, precipitous are inexperienced. There are guided glacier www.lyngsalpanlvo.no Norwegian and Finnish past. The area centuries, communities of Norwegian, mountainside. This is an easy walk along hiking activities available in the outer www.facebook.com/Lyngsalpan provides summer grazing for domestic Sami and Finnish origin have been living a waymarked trail. Another excellent day’s reaches of the conservation area. www.nasjonalparkstyre.no/Lyngsalpan-LVO reindeer, and sheep abound. and working side by side. This is clearly walk goes from Russelv to Lyngstua at the Statens Naturoppsyn reflected in the area’s place names, northern end of the peninsula. If you would Fjord fishing and www.naturoppsyn.no Most of the landscape protection the local language, traditions and life like to see a glacier close up, then the area lies above the tree line, which styles. Agriculture, fishing, foraging and Steindalsbreen glacier is easy to reach at kayaking Tourist information Nordkalottsenteret, 9143 Skibotn makes for relatively easy walking and hunting have been going on since time the end of the footpath through Steindalen Tel. +47 77 21 08 50 allows you to see where you are going. immemorial and the uncultivated fields valley. Frequently used routes across the The fjords to either side of the Lyngen [email protected] However, do remember to bring a map have always been an important resource. peninsula include the Russedalen valley, peninsula are the Ullsfjord and www.visit-lyngenfjord.com/no and compass. If you look carefully, you There is evidence of ancient settlements the Piggtindskaret pass and the Friarstien Lyngenfjord. A boat trip is sure to give Lyngen Turistinformasjon will see clear signs that the landscape along most of the peninsula’s coastline, trail through the Langdalen valley. magnificent views of the conservation area. Strandveien 16, 9060 Lyngseidet has been shaped by ice into glaciers, and the area has been inhabited since Enjoy fishing on a glassy sea and take in www.visitnorway.no/reisemal/nord-norge/ alpine summits, moraines and valleys. the Stone Age. the stunning surroundings. Many opt to go region-lyngenfjord/ www.lyngen.com Lyngsalpan is also home to the county’s Skiing kayaking, often choosing the eastern parts highest mountain, Jiehkkevárri, which of the peninsula, where there are no roads. www.visittromso.no towers 1834 metres above sea level. There are many well-prepared ski tracks This area is therefore most easily accessed This is a favoured destination among all over the Lyngen peninsula, and if you by sea, and offers spectacular scenery with experienced summit climbers. want to climb to the summit of one or more precipitous mountains towering high above Photo: Oddrun Photo: Skjemstad Emilie Nøding Hansen Stine Photo: of Lyngsalpan’s famous mountains, there the water’s surface. The many small bays M-1745 | 2020 M-1745 Photo: Eivind Rinde Photo: 9 RI 7 E 3 K 0 K Y 1 R 4 T 0 2 T – E K A are several clearly described ski routes to and coves are great for overnight camping. R Reindeer herd in Tverrdalen valley. Grazing sheep in outlying fields. I E D M E Ø J L I M M 7 0 Lyngsalpan provides summer grazing choose from. Many head to Jiehkkevárri Summit skiing is a popular activity in the Lyngsalpan area. for reindeer. Print: 07 Media AS Print: 07 Flora and fauna Landscape Welcome, please take The mountain flora and wide diversity of alpine species are Steep mountains and deep valleys with glaciers and a varied care of our nature Lyngsalpan characteristic of Lyngsalpan. Rare plants are particularly geology are characteristic of Lyngalpan. These qualities bear abundant in the areas adjacent to the glaciers. At high altitudes, witness to the powerful forces that have shaped today’s Welcome to Lyngsalpan Protected Landscape! As long as we respect the Lyngsalpan fauna is not especially rich, but the valleys and landscape, and the local geology can tell us stories from as far the people and animals surrounding us, there is room for many visitors Protected woodlands are teeming with interesting birds. back as 2.6 million years. here. The protected areas represent the best there is of the Norwegian nature. Protection contributes to the preservation of the landscape and Landscape Alpine flora and Rich birdlife remains of the last Ice Age, which ended the diversity of animals and plants. In such a way, we can continue to some rarities Today’s land surface 10 000 years ago. The high mountain collect happy hiking memories in the future, as well. Look for birds wherever you go. The range forms a highly effective barrier The Lyngsalpan flora is typical of alpine snow bunting and rock ptarmigan are Approximately 20 000 years ago, when that traps moisture, which is why the mountains. The species here have a common in the high-altitude areas. Jacobsen Karl-Otto Photo: the ice was at its thickest during the last glaciers have not yet melted away and Freedom to roam. You are welcome to walk or you are required by law to keep your dog meagre existence in nutrient-poor soil. A variety of species flourish in the The red knot is one of many bird species that thrive in the area. Ice Age, the Lyngen peninsula is likely disappeared. Glacier walking is a popular ski wherever you want to go. It is a good idea on a lead between 1 April and 20 August. The growing season is short, and they low-lying areas, such as the beautiful to have been covered by glaciers more activity in the area and there are many to follow waymarked footpaths or ski routes. In Lyngen municipality, this period has are exposed to harsh weather. Common bluethroat in the birch woods. Along the than a thousand metres thick. Only the opportunities for organised hikes. Unless You can put up your tent wherever you want, been extended to 15 October, and in species are the alpine lady’s mantle, shoreline there are large flocks of the highest peaks would have been sticking you have the necessary experience, you provided it is more than 150 metres from Balsfjord municipality to 31 October. You the mountain avens, cottongrass, the red knot wader.