The choice is influenced by the authors' residences in Tromsdalen, Kroken, and Tromsø town. Many of the hikes listed were recommended by our friends: Ralf Larsen, Arne and Solveig Strom, Jacob and Brigitte Møller, Ruth Esser, and some we discovered by ourselves. The description and time estimates are from the perspective of a couple of grandparents from the west coast of North America. It should be noted that it is a matter of pride in Norway to do certain hikes, particularly well-known peaks like Blåmannen and Tromsdalstinden, as fast as possible. Thus it is common to hear time estimates which are not realistic for a visitor.

In addition to the route descriptions, we include some free advice in the style of hiking guidebooks. First the weather! Forget the weather report. Look outside. If it is sunny, drop what you are doing IMMEDIATELY, and go for a stroll, walk, ride, or hike. When it's sunny the views are spectacular. Second equipment. It is NEVER a good idea to go on a hike in Troms without a good rain jacket (Gore-Tex or equivalent), boots or sneakers with lug soles, and a pack containing a few essentials: mosquito repellent, a sweater or vest, food, long pants (if you are wearing shorts), a foam pad to sit on, a map and a compass. Third safety. The higher altitude walks in this guide are dangerous in bad weather. It can snow at any time of year above 500 m altitude. Pay attention to the weather and the route. As you walk out, look backwards occasionally so you will recognize the way back. Paths in Troms are seldon well-marked and it's very easy to lose the trail, particularly if the weather closes in. Fourth route selection. Don't waste a lot of time trying to find loop trips, the return path looks quite different so returning the same way is not a problem.

To find the trailheads you will need the 1:250,000 road maps 18-Lyngen and 16-Målselv. For off trail walking you should get the 1:50,000 topo map noted in our route description. You should also examine the Troms turlag booklet (in Norsk). It is shows major (multi-day) trails with Huts on them and is very helpful. The map of the ski trails is also very useful. Norwegian place names are often descriptive, and the description can be useful, although repetitive. There are so many Stortind's in Troms alone, that the mind reels when considering the entire country. A glossary is: tind=peak, skard=pass, berg and fjell=mountain, bakke=hill, stor=large, blå=blue, vik=creek or bay, dal=valley, vatn=water, eid=ithmus, fjord=fjord, elv=river, jord=field, foss=waterfall, etc. It's worth learning how to pronounce Norwegian words, many which look quite different turn out to sound the same as in English.

Evening Strolls (good at any time).

1. The Tromsø town is always worth a stroll to see what's in port, and see what's going on. AND it's cheap because the shops are never open. You might want to track down the sculptures. Several are in the main square (torget), near the telephone office, the park below Kongsbakken High School, etc.

2. The lake Prestvannet has a very good 20 min path around it. It can be buggy early in the summer, but not too bad. Take some dry bread to throw to the ducks, (and watch the gulls try to get there first). There is plenty of parking either at the Nordlysobservatoriet on the North side, or off the main south cross-island road (Langnesbakken). If you walk up from town, avoid walking on Kirkegårdsvegen above Alfheimvegen, it's too narrow.

3. The ski-track from Prestvannet to the University via Tromsøhallen is a good dry path. All the ski tracks are worth a try, particularly in drizzly weather when you HAVE to get out. You can continue on down past Tromsøhallen to the botannical garden and/or the main University campus. Its about 3 hrs return including an inspection of the botannical garden (about 40 min Prestvannet to Tromsøhallen).

4. The ski-track behind Kroken is very convenient to local residents and has an great view in the evening. It starts at the bus turn around at the top of Malmvegen, goes west and down, then loops back to the big bend on Malmvegen. The track is a bit moist. Its about 40 min round trip.

5. The new path around the south end of Tromsøya has a good view of Kvaløya. Start at the Tromsø Folkepark Museum or the Aquarium parking lot, and walk west until half your time is gone.

6. There is an old road north east of Tromsø (facing Lyngen across Ullsfjorden) that has an excellent view of the Lyngen Alps, including the snow field on Jiehkkevárri, the highest peak in North Norway. The road clings to a very steep hill above an interesting beach, in places it's a real rain-forest. Its a good place for flowers. It will be shaded in the evening, but Lyngen will be in the sun. Start at the bus turn around 0.5km south of Oldervika, and walk along the old road and/or beach for a maximum of about 5km until it become impassible (about 2 hrs return). This is also a nice mountain bike ride. Its a 40 min drive from Kroken to Oldervika. (1534 I and Ullsfjorden 1534 II)

Beaches.

1. Telegrafbukta at the south point of Tromsøya is too small and too close to town.

2. There are several nice sandy beaches at the west entrance to Grøttfjorden on Kvaløya, just before you reach Tromvika. The local name is Åsheim. (Vengtsøya, 1434 I)

3. There are a couple of sandy beaches on the North finger of Kvaløya, a few km west of the Ringvassøya tunnel on the Kvaløyvågen road. (Ringvassøya, 1534 IV)

4. There is a lovely and also geologically interesting beach at Breidvikeidet on the west side of Ullsfjorden, where the ferry crosses to Svensby. This beach faces north to the Norwegian Sea and it's a straight shot for winter storm surf. You never see waves in the summer but you can see evidence of winter surf in the berm at the head of the beach. Turn right on the Sjursnes road just before reaching the ferry terminal. Cross the bridge and turn left immediately on small road. Follow it about 4 km until you see a good place to park on the right, near some summer cottages. Walk about 1 km north over the meadow to the beach. (Ullsfjorden, 1534 II)

5. There is a world-class pocket beach called Otervika at the south entrance to Kattfjorden facing Sommarøya just past the end of the road at Sandneshamn. There is not much room to park, try not to obstruct the residents. Also use the trail which passes behind the houses, the local residents don't appreciate you trekking through their back yards. Its about a 20min walk from the road, but a bit rough, wear sneakers not sandals. (Tussøya 1434 II)

6. Rekvika has a nice grassy bench above a rocky beach called Rødbergsletta, which is excellent for a picnic dinner late on a summer evening. Rekvika is at the very end of the Kaldfjord road past Blåmannen, and past Tromvika. Its about an hours drive from Tromsø. Park at the south end of the road and walk south along the grass for 10 min. You can scramble further south along the coast, but it is extremely rough and the mountain above (Skamtinden) is unstable. We do not recommend it! (Tussøya, 1434 III)

Coast Walks.

1. There is a good path along the east shore of Kaldfjorden that's particularly nice in the evening as it faces the setting sun. It has an excellent view of Blåmanner. To get to the trailhead drive to Kjosen and follow the road along the east shore until it ends in a "turn-around". Don't park there, drop your passengers, turn and park on the road with your door almost touching the guard rail. Walk up the driveway of the first house and follow the path through the front yard of three houses. Then it becomes a well-defined trail. You will pass several houses, then the trail goes closer to the beach, right on the foreshore in places. It's about an hour to the last farm-house where the hillside becomes too steep to support a trail. This would be a good place to take children who can walk a few km. (Tromsøya, 1534 IV)

2. There is an easy beach walk at Lyfjorden (just south of the Bellvika ferry terminal on Skulsfjorden). Park at the end of the road and walk though the first farm yard. You will come to a creek which is too deep to wade, but there is a bridge about 0.6 km from its mouth. Continue past some farms and cottages, staying near or on the beach, out to the point. (Ringvassøya, 1534 IV)

3. There is very nice walk to Kifjorden on the north tip of Kvaløya. Park in the innermost part of Kvaløyvågen, the road to the fish farm pond now says no admittance, it's probably best to walk in just past that road. Make your way across the swampy section (possible with care - better with waterproof boots) about 1km, to more solid ground as you go up to the low pass. Then down to Kifjorden in less than 1 hr. Walk to the left of the farm house near the beach as far as you want. There is a great spot for lunch, view and snooze on the first point; it overlooks a favored small boat anchorage. If you are really gung-ho you can walk to the right all the way around and back to Kvaløyvågen, but it's a very long hard walk. You can also walk further to the left around to the point facing Gåsvær, which is probably a better choice. (Ringvassøya, 1534 IV)

4. The walk from Skulfjorden to Laukvika via Hjellvika is excellent. It faces the best mountains on Kvaløya. The beach is rocky but not difficult. There are several headlands where you need to scramble but it seldom requires both hands. Drive to the west end of the Skulsfjorden road, where there is a Troms turlag trail sign. You can start right along the beach, in which case you have to go around a headland, or you can walk behind the headland. Its easier to find the path behind the headland on your return. The beach just past the first headland (also called Rekvika) collects all the garbage in the Norwegian Sea, it's a good place to beachcomb early in the summer. It's a very long way to Laukvika, it took us 3 hrs to get halfway. When the trail turns in and up at Hjellvika, it's a steep climb up 300m then it gets swampy. Great view from up there though, and lots of reindeer. (Ringvassøya, 1534 IV)

5. Ersfjorden has dramatic walls on either side and it is tempting to walk along either beach. However both beaches are formed by rubble falling off those dramatic walls and the walking is rough. The south side has had more settlement in the past, the beach is a bit wider and you can go further before the walls stop you. There are rudimentary paths for the first km or so on either side, then you are on your own. Typically it's a bit easier right near the water. There is an open cobble stone beach a few km out on the North side, and several good protected beaches about the same distance on the south side. Although it's very difficult to get out to the end of Ersfjorden the fjord is not quite as peaceful as you might expect because there is a lot of small boat traffic. (Tussøya, 1434 III)

6. (a). There is an easy beach walk along a restricted access road at Skarsfjorden on Ringvassøya. Turn right (west) on exiting the tunnel and drive past Kårvika (where there is an oceanographic research station). Continue over the hill to Skarsfjorden and stay to the right till you reach the old power station. The road is closed at this point. Its a solid hour's drive, maybe a hair more, and you have to pay for the tunnel! You can walk 5km or so along to Stordalen and then continue along the beach quite aways further.
   (b) You can also walk up the penstock trail from the power station to the lake, which is said to have good fishing. There is also a trail across to Skogsfjorden which we have not tried but looks interesting. (Ringvassøya, 1534 IV)

7. Karlsøya is one big beach walk. Excellent place to go for a boat ride plus walk. Get the ferry at Hansnes on Ringvassøya. Go either direction from the ferry landing on Karlsøya. To the right you will get a good view of Lyngen. Across the island a good view of Vanna and the outer islands. Karlsøya is still an artists colony and several will show their work and chat.

8. Sandøya is another great place to wander the beaches. It has a 400 m peak with an easy trail (1hr) and excellent view of Sør-Fugløya. However it is too far for a day trip, you will need to stay overnight. The ferry from Bellvika only goes to Sandøya every second or third day. You can stay at a Sjøhus in Melvika, the tourist office will have a phone number for reservations. The ferry is one of the best bargains in Troms, it stops at several places, including two very small islands which are quite interesting, and it's almost free. Some of our friends do the return ferry ride as a fun trip (but it's a bit long).

Valley Walks.

1. The most convenient is Tromsdalen. Drive up Turistvegen past Tromsdalen kirke as far as you can. There is a little dirt parking lot at the end. Then walk up the jeep track to the hanging valley under Tromsdalstinden. It can be a bit buggy up there, but it's a pretty valley. (Tromsø, 1534 III)

2. An excellent walk, which is often overlooked, is up Krokdalen. Start at the bus turn around at the top of Malmvegen. Do not park in the space reserved for bus drivers! Cross the concrete bridge and follow the river bank and/or the gravel jeep track up nearly to the water intake. Here a trail marked "Skarvasbu 8 km" branches right and continues up beside the creek. It gets up to a nice little lake in about 25 min. Pass this lake to the right, where the trail becomes clear again. This takes you up to a second, more alpine lake in another 25 min. You can pass this on either side and go up the head of the valley onto the plateau above in another 40 min. There are usually a lot of reindeer on the plateau. The first lake makes a good turn around for an evening stroll. The second for an evening walk, and the plateau for a Saturday afternoon. (Tromsø, 1534 III)

3. A very convenient valley is Kalvedalen on the north side of Stor-Kjølen, just behind Kvaløysletta. You can walk up the valley from the road down near Bellvika, but you can also cheat by cutting across from the pass (Sørskaret) on the Finnvika to Bellvika road. Bear to the right as you leave the pass and work your way down around the shoulder to Kalvedalsvatnet. The path is moist but not wet, sneakers would work. You can return the same way or climb up the valley head onto the shoulder of Kjølen and then back to the pass. (Ringvassøya, IV)

4. An exquisite walk is Kråkskardet at the head of Nordfjorden, which is the inner (northerly) arm of Kattfjorden, the southernmost fjord on Kvaløya. There is a place to park just above the road bridge before the road divides at Nordfjordbotn. Its about 30 min from town. This valley has a chain of three lakes ending in a pass which overlooks the next fjord (Ersfjorden). You can walk on either side of the first lake, but the south side is much easier as there is a trail. If the water level is high, it is not easy to cross the creek at the outlet of the first lake (Kråkskardelva). Then you should cross the creek on the road bridge and walk up the left side through marshy ground. Follow the trail around the back of the first lake and cross the inlet creek (wading right at the lake edge is quickest here). The trail continues along the 7m high ridge that follows the left side of the second lake, but you can go to either side of the second lake about equally easily. At the back of the second lake there is an obvious barrier of large broken rocks which dams the third lake (Skardvatnet). There is a faint path up this barrier slightly to the left of middle, which is easier walking. Continue over the rock fall to the lake, which is a very good spot for a lunch and snooze. Then continue around the right of the lake and up to the pass (Storskardet), for a total gain of about 300m from the road. This takes 3hrs and is worth every minute of it. (Tussøya, 1434 II)

5. An interesting walk is up Andersdalen to Rundvatnet. The round lake is thought to be formed by repeated avalanches which have scoured out a round bowl several 100 m across (Tromsø Museum Geological Guide Book). The starting point is just off the Lyngen road map, you will need the Målselv road map. Drive up the road to Finnjorda and park at the end. There is a tractor road for a km or so, which eventually turns into a footpath. The path is moist at best and sometimes downright wet. Good place for rubber boots or at least waterproof hiking boots. Stay to the left as you get higher in the valley and you will see the rubble berm forming the outer edge of Rundvatnet in about 2 hrs. We missed it the first time (it was foggy and pouring rain and we REALLY wanted to get OUT). (Malangseidet, 1533 IV)

Ridge Walks.

1. The handiest and certainly one of the best, is right above Tromsøbrua. You can even cheat and take the Fjellheisen to the starting point, but real cheapskates (like us) always climb up just to the left (north) of the Fjellheisen. Park in the lift parking lot and walk north along the street that goes right out of the lot. Turn right at the first corner and follow that road until it becomes a path. Keep going, until the path reaches a knoll, about 1km and 20min up. There the path separates; you can continue straight ahead along the south shoulder of Tromsdalen, or turn right and follow the path to Storsteinen. You will reach the Fjellheisen in about 30 min more. Be careful if there is still snow near the top, where it's a bit steep. This is a good walk and will make you feel immensely superior to the Italian tourists who got there on the Fjellheisen. You can then continue up to Fløya, the first and most obvious sub-summit. The view is excellent and is the quickest route to viewing the midnight sun from Tromsø. Its a good place to take visitors, because you can cheat by taking the Fjellheisen and still get a fine walk on the ridge. If you have time continue towards Bønntuva, the next peak, then curve down to the left and come back on the path that follows the south rim of Tromsdalen. (Tromsø, 1534 III)

2. You can also walk easily to the ridge above Kroken, although the ski lift is not helpful in the summer. Start up the Krokdalen path and veer right up the ski slope where there is an obvious ski run that comes diagonally back towards the valley. From there you can also get a good view of Tromsø. (Tromsø, 1534 III)

3. A really great ridge walk a little further afield is on the west side of the road above Nordfjordbotn on Kvaløya. Park just above the bridge where the road begins to drop steeply down to Nordfjorden. Its a 30 min drive from town. Cross the bridge and walk up the left side of the creek reaching Tverrfjellvatnet in just over 1 hr. Trust us, this is a fine spot! It has a very good view all round and it's an easy hike. There is a very good spot to put up a small tent to the right of the lake. Continue around to the south side of the lake to overlook the very steep wall above Kråskardet. This lake almost laps out of its basin in three places. If you have another hour you can continue around the lake to the left and up the hill to the next lake. Both of these lakes get very heavy snow and are ice covered late in the year. You can cross over between the two lakes and come back on the north side of the first lake. Be careful if you walk on the snowbridge at the outlet of the second lake, you could get cold and wet. (Tussøya, 1434 II).

4. An easy and enjoyable ridge, particularly late in the evening, is Brosmetinden above Rekvika. Stop at the pass on the Tromvika to Rekvika road and walk west across the rolling ground to the cliff overlooking the Norwegian Sea. Follow the cliff north, it's about 1 hr total to Brosmetinden. The walking is easy and the view great in every direction. This is one of the best places to see the offshore reefs that make the fjord entrance a nightmare in a storm. The only problem is the 1 hr drive from Tromsø. (Tussøya, 1434 II, and Vengsøya, 1434 I).

5. The ridge (Rundheia) east of the Tromvik to Rekvika road is an easy walk. Although the view of the Sea is not as good as the west ridge (Brosmetinden), it provides a good view of the rock face of Storstolpan and looks steeply down to Storvatnet on the east. It also takes about 1 hr to reach Rundheia. (Tussøya, 1434 II, and Vengsøya, 1434 I).

6. The ridge up Stor-Kjølen from the pass on the Finnvika to Bellvika road is close and convenient. You can often see reindeer here in the early summer. Its a long way to Stor-Kjølen and it's not necessary to get all the way to have a good walk. Go till you have used half the available time.

Peaks

1. Tromsdalstinden. This overlooks the city so dramatically that one cannot escape it. However it's a long hard walk and your knees will be sore when you get back. Start up Tromsdalen as if you were walking the valley. About half way up the road there is a marked (we hope) path to the left, which crosses the creek and proceeds up the left bank. It is very well-travelled and you will see Japanese tourists walking in bare feet because their shoes have begun to hurt too much. The route is up the left side of the peak, quite close to the sheer drop on the south east face, but it is an easy walk. The steepest part is the first and is complicated by loose dirt and moss but not seriously exposed. Do not use this route in the winter when the possibility of a fatal fall is too high. The winter route is the right side, which is longer but not as steep. The length is not a problem in the winter when you can use skiis. We take 6 hrs return. (Tromsø, 1534 III)

2. Blåmannen. This distinctive peak is visible from almost everywhere in the vicinity. It is 240 m lower than Tromsdalstinden and the approach is a lot shorter. In addition the view is better because you can see over the outer fingers of Kvaløya to the open sea. This is really a good walk; on a sunny weekend you are sure to see somebody you know on the trail, but you will not see any foreign tourists. The only problem is a short pitch about 200 m below the summit, which is steep and a bit exposed. You need to use both hands. Then the last 50 m near the summit involve a lot of boulder scrambling on very big boulders, but it is not so exposed. Alma doesn't like the top bit, but she concedes that the view is worth the terror. We take 6 hrs for a very relaxed return trip on Blåmannen, but 4 or 5 hrs is quite reasonable. The trail head is 4.5 km north of Ersfjordbotn and is marked. (Tromsø, 1534 III and Tussøya, 1434 II)

3. Durmålsfjellet overlooking Ramfjorden from the south is an easy walk with a good view. It can be approached from the south. Ascend through the forest via the power line right-of-way near Andersdalen, then walk directly to the peak to the south-east. We would try the north-west next time, parking across from the submarine base. Then one could continue around Piksteindalen to Slettfjellet and descend reasonably close to the car. The routes through the forest are not obvious from a distance, but it looks feasible. (Tromsø, 1534 III)

4. Hamperokken. This fierce looking peak overlooks Ramfjorden. It is the peak that you see at the far end of a long knife-edge ridge, when you drive over the pass at Hundbergan, when you leave Tromsø on E78 just before you drop into Ramfjorden. We include it here because one of us thinks it is a world-class walk. It is a long and hard class 3 climb and the last 100 m is exposed and dangerous. It takes about 8 hrs return for strong hikers. It is NOT a beginners walk, do not attempt it alone the first time, unless you have a lot of climbing experience. If you do have the experience and the enthusiasm, then all you need is the general route. Start about 1 km past the EISCAT turn off on the Fagernes to Breidvikeidet road. There is a little ridge about 100 m above the road on the right. Walk up over the ridge and across the marsh on the other side (to the right is dryer). Then straight up the hog-back to the knife-edge ridge. The marsh and the approach to the hog-back can be buggy, take repellant. Follow the ridge all the way, choosing one side or the other as appropriate. The choice is clear if you have experience (but not otherwise, and an error could be serious). For the last pitch make your way across the skree slope to the south, until you are on the south ridge, then go straight up that ridge. It is very exposed to the right, but the easiest walk is up that edge. There is a water seep near the top, be specially careful if it is frozen. The top is big enough for a dozen people (not more), so you can relax and have lunch and enjoy an awesome view. In fact the whole walk has an awesome view. (Ullsfjorden, 1534 II).

Bike Rides.

Some of the roads are narrow and have rough surfaces or rough edges, so mountain bikes are particularly useful. If you use a road bike, fit it with 28mm or 1.25" tires and keep them at full pressure. Put fenders on the bike, specially if you are from California and have never heard of rain. If you are going for several hours you need to carry a variety of clothing to accomodate changes in weather and some food and water. Then its nice to have a panier on the back so you don't need to carry a shoulder pack. Traffic is generally light and bike-aware, but one should still avoid the main highway. The section of E78 near Nordkjosbotn is particularly hair-raising.

1. Tromsøya is pretty steep, figure on a good puff getting to the top. The ski track and the perimeter road are worth a ride.

2. A good evening ride follows the Tromsdalen side south of the bridge. You can ride the back road with very light traffic all the way from Pyramiden to Kaldsletta, about 30 min. There is a good view of the harbor and the sound. Continue if you have time, under the highway and along the old coast road to Ramfjordneset. This part is really peaceful as you ride through farm land with Balsfjorden on your right. You can return the same way, which is an excellent choice; or go up the hill to Hundbergan and back to Kaldsletta on the E78. The main road is wide and this is a pretty easy ride. We often continue out to EISCAT, which is another 30 min from Hundbergan.

3. Another good evening ride also starts at the bridge and follows the back road north to Kroken. There you have to go onto the main road but the traffic drops a lot after Kroken. Follow it north to Tønsvika, or when you feel like stopping. Watch the sun over Ringvassøya for a few minutes, then zoom home with the wind (hopefully).

4. A good evening ride which requires a short drive, starts at the Ringvassøya tunnel on the Kvaløyvågen road. Park just west of the tunnel entrance and ride to the end of the road. The last few km are not paved. Have your coffee and snack and cruise back with the wind. Its just 2 hrs return including the snack.

5. A longer ride starts at the campground in Skittenelva. Ride north to Snarby and over the pass to Oldervika, then turn right and follow the dirt track south as far as you can go. There are lots of good spots for lunch and a snooze. About 5 hrs return.

6. A really good ride, with excellent views, good places to stop, good road surface, very little traffic, and variable length, is along the east shore of Sørfjorden on the Lyngen peninsula. Drive about 45 min from Tromsø to Laksvatn on E8. Then follow the road to Lakselvbukta and on towards Jøvik. The total distance one-way is 47 km, which is a bit long for a one day ride for us. You can shorten it by starting at the bottom of the fjord instead of Laksvatn, or even starting at Lakselvbukta. Perhaps the best part of the ride is about 30 km from Laksvatn, so its better to shorten the ride by moving the starting point than by turning too soon. We saw a pod of dolphins playing in a shallow bay about half way up. They were still there when we returned, keep an eye open for them.

7. A nice loop ride starts at the campground in Ramfjordbotn. Follow the E78 highway south, it is wide and the riding is easy. The view is excellent. When the highway reaches Balsfjorden turn right (to Selnes) and follow the coast road west up to Andersdalen. Find a good place along the coast for lunch and snooze. Then continue around into Ramfjorden and back to your car. About 5 hours return.

8. Start at the Kaldfjordeidet where Kaldfjorden almost meets the Sandnessundet (the sound between Tromsøya and Kvaløya). Ride along the south, then west side of Kaldfjorden with light traffic to Ersfjordbotn. Continue north in very light traffic. The road turns in and over a pass to Grøttfjorden. There are two very nice lakes on the top of the pass, a good place for lunch and snooze. About 4 hrs return.

9. Start at the gravel pit at Nordfjordbotn on Kvaløya. Ride to the left, i.e. on the south-east side of Nordfjorden and continue around Sørfjorden all the way to Sandneshamn at the south entrance to Kattfjorden. The traffic is very light. Hide your bikes and lock them, and walk out to Otervika for your lunch and snooze. Its about 4 hrs return.

10. A great day ride starts at the Brevikeidet ferry terminal. Take the ferry to Svensby and turn left. Almost all the traffic goes right. The road is on the coast, through a mixture of farms and open land, with excellent views in every direction. Stay on the coast road at Jægervatnet, there is a fine cobble stone beach a few km ahead. Looks like a good spot to camp. Then cross over the peninsula and turn right to Lenangsbotn, where you turn left and continue up the west coast of Lyngen. Right at the botn you will find a little parking area, and closer inspection will reveal a campground and trailhead. This looks like a good place to begin a valley walk up Strupskaret, but we have not (yet) tried it. Continue to ride up the Lyngen coast or go for a hike. You get to zoom back with the wind. On your way back turn left at Lenangsbotn so you ride past Jægervatnet. This will cut at least 30 min off your time.