An easy hike to discover Sommaroy Island and its surroundings.
Country:
Norway
Park in the paid car park on the right, 100 m after the T-junction when arriving at Hillesoya.
(S/E) Go straight up the slope on the path marked by signs. A fixed rope makes it easier to climb to the top of the hill called Nordkollen.
(1) From the summit, turn left and descend south along the ridge.
(2) Turn left to reach the small harbour and rejoin the tarmac road.
(3) Follow the small road on the left to the car park (S/E).
Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A very beautiful hike with 360° views. The first part is very steep; it is better to zigzag up the rocks rather than follow the rope. It is quite physically demanding for people who are used to steep climbs, are fit and do not suffer from vertigo. Once you reach the summit, enjoy the magnificent view before descending via the grassy path on the left, which is longer but much less steep. Allow 2 hours for the 4 km walk.
Machine-translated
Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
This hike is rated as easy, but the start is very steep and some sections of the descent are difficult, especially for people who are afraid of heights. Not recommended for those with a fear of heights.
Otherwise, the views from the top are magnificent.
Machine-translated
The three peaks of Mefjorden: Hesten, Segla, Barden 
Visorando Member 8.70 mi
+4,386 ft
-4,386 ft
7h 50
Very difficult
Departure from Norway
For more walks, use our search engine .
The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.
Scan this QR code with your smartphone's camera.
To open this route on your smartphone, you must have the Visorando app installed. If not, got to the Apple Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android) to download the app.
