Gjesværveien
Skipsfjordhøgda – Gjesvær
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Gjesværveien is a mountain pass on Fv8038 between Skipsfjordhøgda and Gjesvær. The highest point is 295 masl, the lowest 3 masl. The stretch is 20 km long. The road normally has no fixed winter closure. In winter it is winter-attended: kept open, but it may close at short notice in bad weather. The road authority records an average of 43 closed days a year.
- Lowest point
- 3 masl
- Highest point
- 295 masl
- Length
- 20.0 km
Winter season
No fixed winter closure. Normally open year-round.
Openings and closures
| Season | Closed | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | — | 2026-08-23 |
Recent changes
- 2026-08-23 21:22Open
Questions and answers
Is Gjesværveien open now?
The current status is "open", reported by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. The status on this page updates every quarter hour.
Is Gjesværveien closed in winter?
No, Gjesværveien normally has no fixed winter closure, but it is winter-attended and may close at short notice in bad weather.
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