Scenic overlook
This overlook sits along the Varanger byway at an elevation of 61 ft, with the terrain dropping 61 ft within 600 meters of the site. To the east, 2.2 miles away, the Jakobselva bird hide viewpoint is visible at an elevation of 33 ft. Daylight varies sharply across the year here: at the June solstice the sun does not set, producing midnight sun conditions, while the December solstice brings polar night with no sunrise. Around the equinoxes, daylight runs roughly 12 hours, with sunrise near 05:04 and sunset near 17:18 in March, and sunrise near 05:42 and sunset near 18:11 in September. The Jakobselva bird hide lies along the byway just before this stop.
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- Jakobselva bird hide33 fteast · 2.2 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 05:04 | 17:18 | 15:57 |
| June solstice | Midnight sun — the sun does not set | ||
| September equinox | 05:42 | 18:11 | 16:50 |
| December solstice | Polar night — the sun does not rise | ||
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How high is This overlook?
This overlook sits at about 61 feet (19 m).
What can you see from This overlook?
From This overlook: Jakobselva bird hide (E, 2.2 mi).
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