Overview
This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase through our link.
This is a free way to support us and allows us to continue creating even more inspiring travel guides. Thank you for supporting the love we put into Coordinotes!
Mannen hike overview
2 km to the summit
4km in total
400 m
400 m
2 to 3 hours
Out & Back
Easy - Moderate - Difficult - Expert
No time to read now?
Save this post on Pinterest!
Mannen hike
You start hiking from the parking lot at Haukland Beach. From here, you cross the street, keeping Mannen on your left, and start walking on the paved road on the other side of the street. After around 500 meters, you will see a clear path on your left side, winding up the hill to the ridge of Mannen, together with some power lines. This is the path you follow up to the Mannen ridge.
As soon as you make it to the top of the winding trail, you go left towards the summit of Mannen. From here, you just keep following the ridge. There are some big rocks on the trail where you will have to take a big step to get on, but nothing too hard. The trail isn’t always very clear but you just have to keep going uphill and follow the ridge until you reach the top of Mannen. You can enjoy some stunning views of Haukland Beach, Vik Beach and Uttakleiv Beach before heading down the same way again.
When to hike
The hiking season for Mannen runs from May to September. It is not recommended to hike this mountain in winter when the trail is covered in snow and ice.
It is better to not hike Mannen in bad weather conditions as the trail might get slippery. Mannen hike is best done on a sunny and clear day or during a clear midnight sun night.
How to get there
The trail to Mannen starts at the parking area at Haukland beach. Mannen is the mountain above the tunnel that you can see from the parking lot. On Google Maps, you can find the start of the hiking trail here.
Practical
6 hours: 40 NOK
Overnight stay: 160 NOK
Book your transport in Norway now!
Where to stay
If you are exploring Lofoten Islands while camping, you can stay at Haukland camping or Uttakleiv camping to hike Mannen.
If you are looking for accommodation, you can stay in one the cabin accommodations nearby, like Haukland Beach House. Alternatively, you can stay in one of the few hotels in Leknes.
Hotels in Lofoten
Discover the best places to stay in Leknes and enjoy a comfortable trip.
Leknes
Leknes
Leknes
via Booking.com
Tips & Safety
Important hiking tips!
Win-Win for everyone
Did you know that, if you buy or book something through our links, we receive a small commission?
However, you still pay the same and therefore have no extra costs! So a win-win for everyone. This way, we can continue to add even more travel inspiration and tips to this blog for your next adventure. Thanks a lot!
Thank you for visiting our blog
We hope you find our free travel guides and tips useful. If you want, you can support us virtually by ‘buying us a coffee‘.
Every contribution, no matter how small, is greatly appreciated and will help us continue to share our passion with you and grow this blog.
Win-Win for everyone
Did you know that, if you buy or book something through our links, we receive a small commission?
However, you still pay the same and therefore have no extra costs! So a win-win for everyone. This way, we can continue to add even more travel inspiration and tips to this blog for your next adventure. Thanks a lot!