Difficulty: 2 / 4 from Kirkefjord, 3/4 from Selfjord
Duration: 1,5 hours from Kirkefjord / 4 hours from Selfjord
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Oct
2017
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30
Oct
2016
KLEPPSTADHEIA
MOS: 534
Difficulty: 2 / 4
Duration: 1,5 hours one way
30
Oct
2016
STORTINDEN
MAS: 530
Difficulty: 2 / 4
Duration: 2 hours one way
The mountain is located at the sea, which makes the view fantastic in all directions. To the west in Raftsundet, you can spot the highest mountains in the Lofoten islands. To the south and east you can see the Vestfjord and the surrounding mountains and islands. This might be the reason why Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway visited this mountain on her trip the northern Norway in 2016.
The hike to Stortinden starts at Årstein, south of Digermulen. You can also start hiking at Pundslett. From Årstein, follow the gravel road from the parking. After 300 meters a sign indicates the start of the trail. Follow the trail up the valley. After 1,7 km, follow the trail going west. The trail is marked, and will get steeper as you go on. When you get to the top of the ridge, you can choose to follow the path to Stortinden or its neighbor Lilleårsteintinden. Both trails are marked. From here, follow the trail to the top.
Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norways signature is waiting at the summit.
13
Oct
2016
MANNEN
MOS: 400
Difficulty: 1 / 4
Duration: 1 hours one way
26
Sep
2016
HELVETESTIND
MOS: 999
Difficulty: 2 / 4
Duration: 1,5 hour one way
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26
Sep
2016
FESTVÅGTIND
MOS: 541 / 211
Difficulty: 2 / 4
Duration: 2 hours one way
Festvågtinden is located right before Henningsvær and provides fantastic views over Vestfjord and Henningsvær. It will be possible to park in Festvåg, and right before the first bridge going to Henningsvær (see map). The trail begins inside Urvika, right after Festvåg on the way to Henningsvær. In Urvika you will The trail will split early on meaning you must follow the path to he right to get to Nipen and Festvågtinden. The trip to Festvågtinden is somewhat steep. If you want a slightly shorter trip but still with good views you can choose to go to Nipen or take a bath in Heiavatnet.
26
Sep
2016
GLOMTIND
MOH: 419
Difficulty: 1 / 4
Duration: 1 hour one way
The trip to Glomtind starts by the old national road of Rørvikskaret, before the exit to Henningsvær. You can park at the entrance to the old road on both sides of the rock face to then join the old road. On the rock face there is a clear path in the southeasterly direction following the ridge to the top. The final section to the top is somewhat steep. This walk offers great views.
26
Sep
2016
SVOLVÆRGEITA
MOH: 355
Difficulty: 3 / 4
Duration: 1 hour one way
OBS: To get to the very top of the rock formation Svolværgeita you have to climb. It’s recommended to go with a guide, unless you are an experienced climber.
26
Sep
2016
FLØYA
MOH: 590
Difficulty: 3 / 4
Duration: 2 hours one way
The walk up to Svolværgeita, Djevelporten and Fløya is steep but offers great views after only a few minutes walk. The walk starts west of the cemetery, in the bend past the nursery. After about 200 meters the trail splits, where one can choose to go east toward Svolværgeita or continue north towards Djevelporten and Fløya. The trail to the foot of Svolvægeita is steep with loose gravel and sand, and can be somewhat challenging. The path to Djevelporten and Fløya continues up the valley, where you will first get to Djevelporten and then to Fløya. Some sections around Djevelporten and Fløya are steep and can be windy.
26
Sep
2016
TJELDBERGTIND
MOH: 367
Difficulty: 1 / 4
Duration: 1 hour one way
Tjeldbergtind is a great and easy walk which gives good views of the Vestfjord, Svolvaer and Kabelvåg. Follow E10 west from Svolær for about 2 km, and turn off at the Esso petrol station. The walk starts at the second driveway on the left. The road will quickly change surface from asphalt to gravel. Follow the road, which eventually passes a firing range. In the last turn before the radio mast at the large rock on the west side, the trail to the summit of the mountain starts. Follow the path up the hillside. When you get to the back of the mountain, you can choose to go to the southern or northern peak. The southern top provides good views of the west bay. The northern peak is somewhat higher and is somewhat steeper to get up to, but is also a great vantage point.