Melfjellet
Langvatnet – Melfjordbotn
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Melfjellet is a mountain pass on Fv7370 between Langvatnet and Melfjordbotn. The highest point is 430 masl, the lowest 73 masl. The stretch is 14.6 km long. The road is normally closed for winter from 12 Dec to 17 May. On average it is closed 167 days a year.
- Lowest point
- 73 masl
- Highest point
- 430 masl
- Length
- 14.6 km
Winter season
12 Dec→17 May
Monthly closure probability
Openings and closures
| Season | Closed | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | — | 2026-08-23 |
Recent changes
- 2026-08-23 21:22Open
Questions and answers
Is Melfjellet open now?
The current status is "open", reported by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. The status on this page updates every quarter hour.
When does Melfjellet open?
Melfjellet is normally closed for winter from 12 Dec to 17 May and typically reopens in May. The exact opening date varies from year to year with snow conditions.
Why does Melfjellet close in winter?
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration closes the road for winter because snow, avalanche risk and operating costs make keeping it open unsafe or unsustainable. The opening date is set each year based on snow conditions.
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