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1. Stornappstinden
68° 10′ N, 13° 15′ E
We immediately start with one of our favorite hikes: Stornappstinden. It is the most prominent mountain at the eastern edge of Flakstadøya island. The hike to the top is tough, but it offers a truly breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains, fjords and the Norwegian Sea. You have to gain a lot of altitude in a very short distance, but as soon as you reach the top, you immediately forget how much you suffered.
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2. Mannen
68° 12′ N, 13° 31′ E
The hike up to Mannen can be described in four words: Low effort, incredible views. This mountain is located on Vestvagoy, next to the famous Haukland beach. It is a famous hike because you get some amazing views of Haukland Beach and because it is quite an easy hike to Lofoten standards. The trail is short and not very steep, so it is the perfect opportunity if you are not an experienced hiker but still want to enjoy some breathtaking Lofoten views.
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3. Reinebringen
30° 19′ N, 35° 28′ E
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4. Offersøykammen
68° 09′ N, 13° 30′ E
The Offersøykammen is a mountain on the western side of Vestvågøya. It is surrounded by the waters of the Nappstraumen and gives you an incredible 360° view of the surrounding mountains and islands. It’s not a very challenging hike, but also not the easiest. Believe us if we say it is definitely worth the effort. You can start the hike from two different parking lots, giving you the option to choose for a short and steep hike or a longer and less steep one. The summit of Offersøykammen is the perfect place to watch the sun setting into the endless ocean or experience the magic of the midnight sun.
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5. Festvågtind
68° 12′ N, 14° 14′ E
Festvågtind is a beautiful hike located in Henningsvaer. This town is most famous for its iconic soccer field. The best-known image of this soccer field is of course from the sky, because it doesn’t look that spectacular from below. Now you’re probably thinking you need a drone to get a nice view from above, but listen up: you don’t need a drone to see it from above.
From Festvagtind, you get an incredible view over Henningsvaer, but also of the surrounding mountains and fjords. It’s quite a challenging hike because the trail gets very steep, but the 360° view from the top is absolutely breathtaking and well worth the effort!
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6. Ryten
68° 05′ N, 13° 05′ E
Ryten is an impressive mountain, located in Lofotodden National Park, one of the most famous hiking areas in Lofoten. It is a well-known hike in Lofoten, because of its incredible view on the famous Kvalvika beach. You can choose to hike up directly to the summit of Ryten, or you can make a detour and also pay a visit to Kvalvika beach. Whatever you choose, you will definitely be rewarded with some spectacular views.
Note!
You might encounter some sheep on the trail. Remember do not to disturb them and keep your dog on a leash. As Ryten is located in the Lofotodden National Park, drones are NOT allowed.
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7. Kvalvika beach
68° 04′ N, 13° 05′ E
Kvalvika beach is a beautiful remote beach in Lofoten and can only be reached by foot or by boat. From Kvalvika beach, you can enjoy some beautiful views of the Ryten mountain and experience the magical midnight sun or a spectacular sunset over the ocean. It is also the perfect place to spend a night under the stars on a beach. If you are lucky, you can even witness the light spectacle of the Northern Lights from the end of August on a clear night. Can it get even more magical?
And we have more good news: hiking to the beach is quite easy and not too demanding at all. There are different hiking trails to get to Kvalvika Beach.
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