Hamarøyskaftet
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Elevation612 m (2,008 ft)
| Hamarøyskaftet | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) |
| Coordinates | 68°04′50″N 15°24′19″E / 68.0806°N 15.4052°E[1] |
| Geography | |
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| Interactive map of the mountain | |
| Location | Nordland, Norway |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1885: Martin Hoff Ekroll |
Hamarøyskaftet[2] is a mountain in Hamarøy Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The 612-metre (2,008 ft) mountain is a characteristic landmark of the region. It is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of the villages of Oppeid and Presteid and about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north of the village of Skutvika. The mountain was first ascended by Martin Hoff Ekroll in 1885.[3]
The normal route to the peak is described as technically easy, with some exposed parts.[4]
In 1998, Hamarøyskaftet was featured on a Norwegian postage stamp (NK 1333 with a value of 5.50 kr).[5]
