Løstad
Løstad sits at 1,589 ft along the Geiranger–Trollstigen byway, facing 210° to the southwest. The terrain drops 1,589 ft within 600 meters of the overlook, giving an open view down into the valley below. From here, Keipen rises to the southwest at 1.8 miles, reaching 4,460 ft. Knuten is visible to the south-southeast at 2.5 miles, with an elevation of 1,371 ft, and Flydalshornet stands further along the same direction at 2.9 miles, at 3,673 ft. Daylight hours vary considerably through the year: around the June solstice, sunrise comes at 03:39 and sunset at 23:28, while the December solstice sees sunrise at 09:57 and sunset at 15:03. Equinox daylight falls between these extremes, with sunrise near 06:34–07:15 and sunset near 18:45–19:35. Løstad lies along the route between Laushornet and Vesteråsfjellet, marking one stop among several on this stretch of the byway.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Keipen4,460 ftsouthwest · 1.8 mi
- Knuten1,371 ftsouth-southeast · 2.5 mi
- Flydalshornet3,673 ftsouth-southeast · 2.9 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:34 | 18:45 | 17:46 |
| June solstice | 03:39 | 23:28 | 21:54 |
| September equinox | 07:15 | 19:35 | 18:36 |
| December solstice | 09:57 | 15:03 | — |
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How high is Løstad?
Løstad sits at about 1,589 feet (484 m).
What can you see from Løstad?
From Løstad: Keipen (SW, 1.8 mi); Knuten (SSE, 2.5 mi); Flydalshornet (SSE, 2.9 mi).
What is the next lookout after Løstad?
Vesteråsfjellet is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Løstad.
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