Jakobselv tursti

📷 Eva Trasti Hansen

Moderate🥾 hiking

Jakobselv tursti

📍 Vadsø

📏
4.1 km
Length
⏱️
2h
Time
⬆️
77 m
Ascent
🏔️
49 m
Max elevation
📅 Best season: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

About the trip

# Jakobselv hiking trail – Where the salmon dance Vestre Jakobselv is one of Finnmark's most spectacular salmon rivers, and a walk along its banks is pure magic. From dense forests to open terrain, you'll encounter mighty pools where you might see salmon fishers in full action – or try your luck yourself. Start from the parking area and follow the gravel road to the marked trail. The shortest route takes you 3 km (round trip) to Førstefossen, past four impressive waterfalls and salmon ladders. Craving more? Continue up to Solvarden for a 6–7 km hike with fantastic views over sea and landscape. Here it's not just salmon that swim – sea trout, sea char and char await you too. A hike that captures both heart and fishing hook.

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