Lake and peat bogs on Vestvågøya

Park in the large, well-equipped car park, which is signposted from the road.

(S/E) Take the track into the forest and continue straight ahead until you reach a barrier that opens to the left. It has a clever counterweight system that closes it automatically.

(1) 300 m after the antenna on the right of the path, follow the path that branches off to the left. The path then climbs gently. You will come to a fork.

(2) Take the left-hand path, which continues fairly flat, and continue straight ahead. Cross several peat bogs and pass several small lakes. You will reach a Y-junction.

(3) Keep left and descend gradually towards the lake. Cross a three-way junction and walk along part of the lake for about 250 m.

(4) Turn back to the three-way junction.

(5) Take the path on the left that runs alongside the lake and is parallel to the path you took on the way there, but climbs a little higher.

(3) Return to the outward route and retrace your steps to return to the starting point (S/E).

The trail crosses peat bogs, which are, by definition, very wet environments. There is a lot of mud and sometimes passages through water. Wear suitable footwear.
In foggy conditions, landmarks are virtually non-existent for most of the route.
Mobile phone coverage is available along the entire route.
Toilets are available at the start.
There is a shelter at the eastern end of the lake. It is not very visible from a distance as it is covered with grass, but its entrance opens onto the lake.