Festvågtind — Attraction in Vågan

A beginner's review: this treck is doable but my god will it require some strength of will. This was my first EVER hike and quarter up I realized I am in much worse a shape than I should be in.

It is quite steep but if you're not embarrassed to take breaks every five minutea, I don't see why you wouldn't be able to do it. The route is a bit unclear from time to time and at least I ended up doing all sorts of climbing and jumping. I had families with 6-year-olds go past me and I saw a 60+-year-old woman climbing up too so anyone should be able to do it if they just have strength in their legs. I'd say if you are able to jog for 10 mins, you'll be fine.

Even if you make it 3/4 up, the view is amazing and good enough to get those wonderful tourist-y pictures we all crave. About half way up there's a lake!!!! So take your swimming suit, you don't want to miss it! It's also the perfect stop for a small lunch break on your way down.

If it's raining do not try to ascend, the ground was slippery even though the sun was shining and since you will have to balance on top of boulders, you need them to be dry.

I took 4,5 h but if you're in a good shape and you don't need to catch your breath every 20 m, it will...

Personally this is one of the most beautiful hikes in Lofoten.

Trail is divided into two sections by the flat plateau and small lake almost at halfway to the top. Going upwards from the plateau, the amazing views over the Lofoten islands, Henningsvær and vast sea can be seen on every step.

You're rewarded with absolutely majestic views at the top. Additionally you can take a 15 min detour to Torsketunga by following a small trail going North from the top plateau. Easier path goes on the right side of the ridge and for more experienced hikers the trail going on top of the ridge offers a nice challenge.

Note: The main trail to the top is extremely eroded on various parts and there's potential risk of loose rocks falling on you, so be...

We parked close to the bridge leading to Henningsvaer (when you head towards Henningsvaer there is a parking lot on the right, which is not for free so drive by and park on the left hand side right before the bridge) then you walk about 300m alongside the road back to the beginning of the path. There is some climbing to do but you have a nice view along the way. After you reached the first plateau the path is not very clearly to see. The Festvågtind is on the left hand side and there are many paths leading up. So just take the one, that seems easy for you. It takes a while to reach the top but when you are finally there, you have a very beautiful view over Henningsvaer...