Rallarveien (Navvy Road)
Rallarveien
A construction track opened by workers during the building of the Ofoten Line. It runs downhill from the Swedish border to Rombaksfjord and is a classic hiking route.
Rallarveien (“Navvy Road”) was the haul road built during the construction of the Ofoten Line in 1898–1902. It runs from Abisko in Sweden, through Riksgränsen, to Rombaksbotn at the end of the fjord. On the Norwegian section, you can get off at Bjørnfjell station and walk downhill along the old road for about 15 km to Rombaksbotn, passing lakes, waterfalls and the remains of construction camps. From there, return to Narvik by train or by pre-booked boat. Check train and connection times in advance, and bring rain gear, as mountain weather changes quickly.
Opening hours
Walkable July-September; snow-covered in winter
Nearby sights
- Bjørnfjell
- Rombaksfjord
- Polar Park
- Hålogaland Bridge
- Narvikfjellet Gondola & Ski Resort
- Ofoten Line (Ofotbanen)
- Narvik War Museum
- Narvik Church