Hiking to Slettheia

Difficulty 1

Vestvågøya

2 to 3 hrs

7.6 km

400 m

445 m

Vestvågøy - 1:50 000

Until May at the summit

Type of hike :

Go back

Trail visibility :

Bonne

Departure/Arrival :

Go to the Hagskaret pass, which is the farthest point on route 815 after Leknes, just before you go back down towards Stamsund. Park in the large car park on the left of the road.

GPS point(s) :

Start/finish: N68° 09.388' E13° 42.114' Summit of Slettheia: N68° 08.168' E13° 42.996'

Description

An easy hike that will enable you to explore the pastures of the Slettheia plateau which, despite a relatively low altitude, provides fabulous views over the turquoise-blue waters and bays below, as well as the plateau of Leknes and the various mountain ranges of the south of Vestvågøya Island. Perfect for children or half-day hikes.

More information about this hike...

You can read the detailed description of this hike (as well as 59 other hike descriptions), enjoy hundreds of photos, maps and practical information on the paper guidebook Hiking the LOFOTEN ISLANDS.
You'll find the guidebook on , as well as at the following bookstores, for 24,07£ (not including shipping).

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Accessibility

Accessible to dogs, Family friendly, Snowshoe

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