Rombakstøtta

Rombakstøtta rises clearly above Narvik and is a mountain many people notice long before they go there. From the city, the summit can look steep and inaccessible, and the trip provides a raw transition from an outdoor area close to the city to demanding mountain terrain.

The trip starts at the Mini Power Plant at the start of Tøttadalen, a widely used nature area for families, hikers and summit hikers. The first part goes on a good path and road into Tøttadalen, past Førstevann and on towards Forsnesvannet. Gradually, the terrain becomes heavier, with a steady climb, rocks, larger boulders and rougher ground up towards Isvannet.

Towards the top, the route follows the ridge further uphill. Here, the landscape opens up with a view down towards Straumsnes and the Rombaksfjord, while the terrain becomes steeper and more airy. The last sections require scrambling, including through a V-shaped gorge of about 5–6 meters. At the top, a flat top surface and wide views of Narvik and the surrounding mountains await.

This is a very demanding mountain hike for experienced mountaineers who are confident in steep terrain. Rombakstøtta is best suited for summer and autumn, when the conditions are right for traffic in scree, boulder fields and airy areas.