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Should you’re trying to get an awesome view of Henningsvær in Lofoten and its quite a few islands interconnected by bridges, then mountaineering Heia or doing the Festvågtind hike close to Henningsvær ought to be in your Lofoten issues to do checklist!

Heia and Festvågtind begin from the identical place and each provide unimaginable views of Henningsvær. Festvågtind climbs fairly a bit increased than Heia, however with much less effort, you’ll nonetheless get unimaginable views from Heia.

There’s additionally a lake that you could stroll round for a little bit of selection too.

Tips on how to get to the Heia/Festvågtind trailhead

The Heia/Festvågtind trailhead is simply exterior of Henningsvæer in Lofoten.

The Festvagtind automobile park and Heia automobile park are on 816, Henningsværveien street and is marked as ‘Festvågtind car park‘ on Google.

You have to pay for this automobile park and there are indicators advising on the value. There are additionally tenting particulars right here too.

There’s additionally one other small and free parking area barely additional alongside the street aquí. Nevertheless, I’d anticipate it to be full shortly in summer season since this space is well-liked with each climbers and hikers.

Alternatively, there may be one other parking area proper earlier than Engøysundbrua (the primary bridge to Henningsvaer) which gave the impression to be free and barely bigger than the second automobile park.

For all automobile parks, you will want to stroll alongside the street for a number of hundred metres earlier than arriving on the trailhead which is simply between some timber. You’ll have the ability to see it’s the trailhead as the paths are well-worn.

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What to know earlier than mountaineering in Lofoten

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Earlier than you go on a hike within the Lofoten Islands, ensure you take note of the next:

• At all times follow depart no hint ethics. Undecided what these are? Póngase al día aquí.
• Ten en cuenta respetar el terreno, el entorno y a los distintos clientes mientras te diviertes con los senderos.
• Cumplir las tres T: planificar el viaje, entrenar y llevar lo necesario.
• Don’t depart dwelling with out sus 10 necesidades. Podrían salvarte la vida.
• Don’t stroll off the path – this damages the setting which may be very fragile and results in path closures being put in place.
• Learn up on the Lofoten Code of Conduct to minimise your impression.

Information to mountaineering Heia in Henningsvær

Heia is the best level to hike as much as and begins on the identical path as Festvågtind.

To start out you’ll must navigate your manner by way of, up and over some enormous boulders. There are faint arrows spray painted on the rocks that information you the proper manner and you may see on the bottom the place a path has been worn in.

Learn extra: What you must know earlier than your Lofoten journey.

General you simply need to head up straight by way of the center however you’ll must take a little bit of a roundabout manner to do this.

This is among the most difficult components of mountaineering Heia but additionally fairly enjoyable!

When you’ve put the boulders behind you, you’ll see a transparent path going up the bit gorge between the 2 mountains in your left and proper.

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Comply with this path because it climbs steeply uphill.

Personally, I feel this would be the subsequent Lofoten hike that will get Sherpa steps put in. You’ll be able to see the path is starting to put on away and I’m positive it’s tremendous well-liked in the summertime.

With sherpa steps, it’ll be similar to mountaineering Fløya and Reinebringen in addition to the Sherpatrappa in Tromsø!

You’ll quickly come to a cut up within the path with one path going left and the opposite going proper. Should you’re going to Heia first, take the path to the appropriate.

From right here, it’s a continued grind as much as the highest till you come out at a plateau.

At this plateau you may go proper instantly to go to the Heia viewpoint, or go straight on and luxuriate in views of Heiavatnet; the lake up right here that turns into a neighborhood’s swimming pool in the summertime!

If you’re studying to go to the perspective, observe the paths that lead over to the purpose protruding. From right here you get fairly related views to these from the highest of the Festvågtind hike solely you’ve needed to work quite a bit much less for them!

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If you’re completed at Heia, head again in the direction of the plateau with the lake.

Should you want to hike as much as Festvågtind observe the path that goes straight previous the lake (it’ll be the path forward of you for those who’re coming from Heia, or the path to your left for those who’ve simply arrived on the plateau, with the lake straight forward of you).

Comply with this path because it climbs up steeply after which take the lefthand path when it splits into two. It will be a part of you up (nearly on the high) with the Festvågtind hike detailed under.

The Festvågtind hike in Henningsvær

Should you needed to go straight to the height slightly than Heia first, take the path to the left while you get to the primary cut up within the path.

This path will take you nearer to the cliff and also you’ll proceed to climb up the mountain after which wraps across the bottom of the mountain.

It will get fairly steep right here at instances however it’s not as uncovered as a few of the different well-liked Lofoten hikes.

The path retains taking you upwards with no need to climb till you finally come out to a ridge.

From the ridge, you may take pleasure in a few of the sea views, then take a left to move in the direction of the Festvågtind summit and views of Henningsvær down under.

Learn extra: Greatest seashores in Lofoten

There are a number of locations right here the place you must use your palms for steadiness and allow you to over some rocks.

On the summit you’ll be rewarded with these magical Henningsvær views as island after island appears to look.

It’s also possible to see over to the Norwegian mainland within the distance and Stamsund to your proper.

To return, come down the way in which you got here taking a whole lot of warning the entire manner down. The path is sort of gravelling and slippery and it’s tremendous straightforward to slide on gravel!

Stats for the Festvagtind Lofoten & Heia hike

Should you’re mountaineering as much as Heia, that is what to anticipate:

• Distancia: Roughly 2.4km (somewhat longer for those who determine to hike across the lake as we did)
• Elevación: 238 m
• Longitud: 1 hour
• Problema: Average

Learn extra: Greatest tenting in Lofoten Islands

For these simply going to Festvågtind, listed below are the total particulars. Be aware that for those who’re going to Heia or Heiavatnet too then the hike will probably be longer than said under.

• Distancia: 2.1 km
• Elevación: 424 m
• Longitud: 2 hours
• Problema: Strenuous

What to pack for mountaineering Heia and Festvågtind in Henningsvær

What to pack for this hike is dependent upon what season you’re mountaineering in.

• Echa un vistazo a mi lista de equipaje para una excursión de un día aquí.
• Should you’re mountaineering in summer season you must pack protector solar, sombrillascapas, agua y repelente de insectos in addition to every thing within the 10 necessities for mountaineering checklist.
• Aquí está what to put on mountaineering in sizzling climate
• Take a look at this publish on the perfect leggings for mountaineering o what to put on mountaineering in summer season para obtener más información y mis sugerencias.
• Should you’re mountaineering in winter después de que la nieve haya empezado a caer querrás micropúas on the very least. If there may be a whole lot of snow you’ll most likely want raquetas de nieve.
• También es necesario tomar un montón de capas junto con un capa polar, a chaqueta acolchada y un capa exterior cortaviento e impermeable. Sombreros y guantes are additionally vital in addition to a buena mochila to maintain every thing in.
• También es necesario que lleves agua y algunos tentempiés para mantenerte en marcha, ya que forman parte del programa. 10 necessities for mountaineering!
• Planning a mountaineering date? Take a look at what to put on on a mountaineering date sin embargo, parecen geniales.

What to pack for this hike is dependent upon what season you’re mountaineering in.

• Echa un vistazo a mi lista de equipaje para una excursión de un día aquí.
• Should you’re mountaineering in summer season you must pack protector solar, sombrillascapas, agua y repelente de insectos in addition to every thing within the 10 necessities for mountaineering checklist.
• Aquí está what to put on mountaineering in sizzling climate
• Take a look at this publish on the perfect leggings for mountaineering o what to put on mountaineering in summer season para obtener más información y mis sugerencias.
• Should you’re mountaineering in winter después de que la nieve haya empezado a caer querrás micropúas on the very least. If there may be a whole lot of snow you’ll most likely want raquetas de nieve.
• También es necesario tomar un montón de capas junto con un capa polar, a chaqueta acolchada y un capa exterior cortaviento e impermeable. Sombreros y guantes are additionally vital in addition to a buena mochila to maintain every thing in.
• También es necesario que lleves agua y algunos tentempiés para mantenerte en marcha, ya que forman parte del programa. 10 necessities for mountaineering!
• Planning a mountaineering date? Take a look at what to put on on a mountaineering date sin embargo, parecen geniales.