Tromsdalstinden

Tromsdalstinden (Norwegian) or Sálašoaivi / Sálaščohkka (Northern Sami) is a mountain in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The 1,238-metre (4,062 ft) tall mountain is located at the southern end of the Tromsdalen valley, just southeast of Tromsø. Snowfall varies from yearly, but the peak is usually snow free only for a few months in the summer. The mountain is easily spotted from the city centre of Tromsø. The summit is a popular hike, requiring nothing more than good shoes, average physical condition, and plenty to drink.

Tromsdalstinden (Norwegian)
Sálaščohkka / Sálašoaivi (Northern Sami)
Tromsdalstinden as seen from Fløya in August
Highest point
Elevation1,238 m (4,062 ft)
Prominence1,170 m (3,840 ft)
Isolation9.3 to 9.5 km (5.8 to 5.9 mi) 
Coordinates69.6072°N 19.1458°E / 69.6072; 19.1458
Geography
Tromsdalstinden
Location of the mountain
Tromsdalstinden
Tromsdalstinden (Norway)
LocationTroms, Norway
Topo map1534 III Tromsø
Climbing
Easiest routeHike
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