Panorama of the Lofoten Islands

Park in one of the car parks next to the fish dryers, or after the dyke if the first ones are full. Do not park in front of the dryers; please respect the parking restrictions.

(S/E) Start heading west, following the coast, and pass to the right of a fish dryer. Several small paths on your left lead to the seafront, but ignore them and continue along short ascents and descents, then pass through a sort of corridor between two rocks.

(1) Cross a first, then a second scree slope. Look for the cairns that clearly mark the route. Go around the top of a rock several dozen metres high. The path is not very clear in this area, so stay alert. Then go around the mountain and head north-north-west.

(2) In a maze of large granite rocks, go through two short natural tunnels in succession. The first is marked with a red T at its entrance. As for the second, you will see a small cairn marking its entrance. Then climb higher by following the path, which becomes increasingly steep.

(3) When you reach the pass, you will be overlooking the route you took a short while ago. Turn left, then take the second path on the right, into a vast high-altitude meadow. Finally, follow the path furthest to the left, heading north-east, and climbing slightly (do not turn back onto a path coming from the left).

(4) At the rock, join a well-marked path and turn left towards the summit of the hike. The climb is steep but fairly short.

(5) Enjoy the view, then turn back to the previous fork.

(4). Continue straight ahead on the main path, passing a first and then a second path on your left.

(6) Continue straight ahead and begin the steep descent. Walk down a series of stone steps and slippery, unpaved passages. At the next intersection, take the path on the right. Finally, rejoin the road, then turn right to the car parks next to the fish drying facilities (S/E).

Bring water with you, as there is almost none along the route. Wear footwear suitable for mountain walking. The hike involves several scree crossings and a slippery descent, especially in wet weather.

Dogs must be kept on a leash as there may be flocks of sheep grazing along the route.

After (3), you can reach the summit directly by turning left. At (4), if the weather is bad or you are satisfied with the view, you can avoid the last 150 metres of ascent by turning right. At the top of the route described here (5), you can continue to a second summit a little higher up to the north-west. At (6), signs indicate a possible alternative route to the left. This route is less slippery, but includes at least one section with chains, so it is exposed. Please confirm whether or not you took this route by posting a review.