Hiking to Varden

Difficulty 1

Vestvågøya

3 to 5 hrs

5.6 km

595 m

578 m

Vestvågøy - 1:50 000

Until May on the summit

Type of hike :

Go back

Trail visibility :

Bonne

Departure/Arrival :

Coming from Stamsund, take road 815 northwards (Valberg, Vikjorden). After passing Moland farm you will find a little car park to the right of the road. Park here. The path starts opposite the car park on the other side of the road.

GPS point(s) :

Start: N68° 14.610' E14° 07.475' Trail fork: N68° 14.819' E14° 06.931' Summit: N68° 15.545' E14° 07.757'

Description

Varden (Norwegian for “Cairn”) is a magnificent peak that is easily reached and overlooks the narrow stretch of sea separating the islands of Vestvågøya and Vagan. Our route takes us near several little lakes that tempt you to have a swim in summer and soon continues along a curved ridge that offers a magnificent panorama over the Sea of Norway and the northern tip of the Lofoten Islands.

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

Slideshow

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