Djevelporten — Attraction in Vågan

PARKING: I used the large (and almost empty) parking lot near the Shell gaz station, about 600 (flat!) meters away from the hike’s starting point. Keep in mind to cross the highway twice to reach the starting point. Here you find an other parking: much more busy and much more expensive. At the gaz station I paid ’only’ 60 NOK / 3 hours using the app.

FIRST PART (SHERPA STEPS). Physical a bit demanding but technical easy. Nice views over Svolvær. Comparable to the Reine hike but less steps here. Family friendly and not that busy when we (a 47 yrs. father with 13 yrs. son) went upwards (mid July around 10.30). Very busy when we went downwards two hours later. I saw fathers carrying toddlers in a kind of baby-backpack, I wonder how they managed to hike the next part.

SECOND PART (DIRECTION TOWARDS DJEVELPORTEN). To the right, a path leads towards the goat peak. We took the left path, although one can argue whether or not this is actually a path. It’s steep, wet, slippery, dangerous and thus technical quite difficult, without steps and worse: without ropes. At the Gygrestolen hike in the Telemark region, fixed ropes were available on less steep sections than here at Lofoten. On our return downwards this part was even more like a hell to us ... Well that matches with the name of the gate we were heading to! At a steep ’halfway summit' nice views appear both over the city as over the nearby alpine climbers at the goat peak. A rather ’unsteep’ part over small and sometimes loose rocks leads to the last part.

THIRD PART (SHERPA STEPS AGAIN). A great relief to us: steps lead towards our ultimate goal of the day: the devil’s gate. But climbing up that horizontally stuck piece of rock seemed too risky for us. We witnessed a sporty fearless Swede who did so. Continuing up to Fløya also seemed too risky, so we returned all the way we came from.

Because of the lack of ropes, fences and en-route-warnings, I rate this hike a *. But for more experienced hikers - we saw a group of North Americans almost jogging the second part downwards, wearing sporty shoes instead of climbing boots - this might be a five...

Hiking to Devil’s Gate (Djevelpoten) in Norway was an unforgettable experience. From the start, the route amazes with incredibly green and lush vegetation, making you feel as if you’re crossing an enchanted forest. The path gradually gains intensity, and every meter you walk prepares you for what lies ahead.

Upon reaching the viewpoint, the reward is indescribable: a fabulous view opens before your eyes, where Norwegian nature reveals all its grandeur. The contrast between the mountains, the sky, and the depth of the landscape is breathtaking.

Of course, the return journey is the true test: your legs end up trembling with effort, reminding you that the journey was not easy, but absolutely worth every step.

A place that combines challenge, beauty, and a unique connection with...

Amazing attraction in Northern Norway! I found it accidentally, didn't know there any kind of so cool place exist in this part of the country. This is Must do in Northern Norway!!! Yes, its no easy hike, but if I could do it with my extra 10 kg I gained recently, you can do it too!!! Yes, I had million stops and enjoyed the view and took tons of pictures. Yes, I wasn't in hurry. And yes, I didit and loved every bit of it! You dont needto clime to Foya, because you will see the city views along the hike to the Devil's portal. If you afraid of hights I can assure you the actual rock in between two mountains is pretty wide, stable and big enough to feel comfortable and take pictures as much as you wish. Enjoy the hike, views and the actual attraction - its...