Overview
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Festvagtind hike overview
1,5 km to the summit
3 km in total
541 m
541 m
2 to 3 hours
Out & Back
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Festvagtind hike
The start point of the trail is next to the main E10 road and is indicated with a sign. You first walk through the bushes until you arrive at a large field with massive boulders. You have to climb and scramble over the boulders until you reach a proper path again.
Then, the trail starts to ascend moderately steep until you reach a split/intersection. Here, you have to go left, to go straight to the top of Festvågtind. If you go right, you go to another lower viewpoint on Henningsvaer.
On this ridge, you turn left and start the last climb to the top of Festvågtind. You will need both hands and feet to climb on the rocks to the summit, but it is only a very short climb. Once you reach the top, you can enjoy an unforgettable view over the fishing village of Henningsvaer and the surrounding mountains and fjords.
When to hike
The best time to hike the Festvågtind is during summer/late summer, from mid-June to the end of September (until it starts to snow). There might be snow on the summit until mid-June.
As there are some steep and slippery sections, this hike is not recommended in bad weather conditions. This hike is best done on a sunny and clear day or during a clear midnight sun night.
It is one of the more popular hikes in Lofoten Islands and there isn’t that much parking space.So during high season, we recommend you to start very early or as late as possible to be sure you find a place to leave your car and to be able to enjoy the hike to the fullest.
How to get there
The trail to Festvågtind starts next to the E10 road, close to Henningsvaer. There is a paid parking lot for this hike, that costs 190 NOK for 24 hours. This parking lot is indicated on Google Maps as ‘Festvågtind Car Park’. There are some free alternatives along the E10, close to the start of the trail as well.
On Google Maps, you can find the start of the hiking trail here.
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Where to stay
Lyngvaer Lofoten Bobilcamp is the closest campsite to Festvagtind, ff you are exploring Lofoten Islands while camping.
If you are looking for accommodation, you can stay in one of the lovely accommodations in Henningsvaer.
Hotels
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Tips & Safety
Important hiking tips!
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