Hakkstabben: Coastal Views and Longer Hikes

Hakkstabben on Seiland is a starting point for longer hikes into the island interior. Coastal views, the history of the wider Rognsund area, and the practicalities of getting here shape the character of a trip. Planning supplies in southern Seiland is also important.

Coastal Scenery and Getting Here

The narrow paved road to Hakkstabben offers views of Rognsundet and Stjernøya. Hakkstabben itself also offers open views of Rognsundet. The crossing from Storekorsnes takes just under half an hour; a road continues from Altneset to Hakkstabben. Check the current timetable and the booking conditions for the crossing before your trip.

Hiking in Hakkstabben

Hakkstabben is a starting point for longer hikes into the interior of Seiland. In 2026, the summit Seidi in Hakkstabben was part of the municipal “3-toppers” hiking program. The program ran from 31 May to 15 June 2026. If you are planning for a later year, check the program dates in effect then. About five kilometers north of Hakkstabben, after a steep climb, lies the boundary of Seiland National Park. The hiking information provides two different kinds of orientation: Seidi is identified through its inclusion in the time-limited 2026 program, while the national park boundary is located geographically, about five kilometers north and beyond a steep climb. When planning, therefore, distinguish between program dates and the geographical reference.

Cultural History and Orientation

At Ørntind in Hakkstabben is an evacuation cave of great cultural and historical significance. In the wider region, Rognsund is an old coastal Sámi settlement area.

There are no grocery stores in southern Seiland. Plan your supplies before your trip.

More Destinations in the Alta Destination Area

The wider Alta destination area includes other distinct cultural and natural attractions. Hjemmeluft is the largest of Alta’s World Heritage sites. More than 3,000 rock carvings can be found on the rock faces on both sides of the bay; a three-kilometer-long trail system connects the various sites.

The permanent exhibitions at the Alta Museum cover Alta’s rock art, the pre-Christian Sámi religion, the northern lights, and sport fishing on the Alta River. In summer, the museum offers Stone Age activities for all ages, including archery, stone grinding, and making rubbings of rock carvings.

The Northern Lights Cathedral–Alta Church is located in the center of Alta, at the end of a pedestrian street. It was consecrated on 10 February 2013.

The marked Byløypa hiking and ski trail runs from Tverrelvdalen and Kaiskuru in the east, through Sandfallet and Komsa in the center, to Skoddevarre and Øytun in the west. In summer, it is used for hiking and cycling; in winter, it is groomed for cross-country skiing.

Discover more destinations: Alta, Talvik, Komagfjord, Kviby, Kongshus and Korsfjorden.

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