Fløya trail head — Attraction in Vågan

You can park at this starting point with a fee. The trail starts with some climbing but it quickly changes to stairs. After some time it chang s to a blue-white marked path over some wooden bridges, stones and mud. First, you seem to walk away from the Fløya and reach the first plateau. If you want to go to the djevelsporten you have to watch out for the markings on the left hand side. (The djevelsporten is definitely worth the way and it's not too hard to climb on it if you are brave enough). After that the path leads up to Fløya and can't be missed (follow the markings). The top of Fløya itself can only be reached by climbing but you have a very nice and stunning view from the plateau you reach by walking. There is a path leading towards Svolvaer on top of the mountains. This is very nice to go although it is very small but the view gets even better. BUT: at the end of this path there seems to lead a path down towards the Geita which you DON'T take. At first it was difficult but manageable to go down but we got stuck and the path was very steep and dangerous. We we're lucky to find a way back up and turned around to reach the top again. So: go back towards Fløya and stay on the marked path leading downwards to the...

I recently hiked one of the best trails in the Lofoten Islands, and it was an incredible experience. The trek is rated moderate to difficult, and the stairs can be quite challenging, draining your energy as you ascend. The hike consists of three sections: the initial stairs, which I found particularly tough, followed by a moderate climb to Djevelporten, and then a more challenging stretch to Floya due to slippery conditions.

Once you reach Djevelporten, you have the option to follow either a mountain path or a stone path—both offer their own challenges. I visited in the last week of July, enjoying the benefit of 24-hour sunlight. Just a heads-up: parking can be pricey. I paid around 240-260 Kr for six hours, as I wanted to spend extra time soaking in nature. However, parking is free from 7 PM to 6 AM, which is great if you plan to trek in the evening.

Be prepared for the temperature to drop after 6 PM; it gets quite chilly and windy, so dress accordingly. Overall, it was a rewarding hike that I highly recommend!

"Parking can be hard to find if you arrive after 11 AM. There are restrooms available in the parking area, but there are no facilities...

One of the better hikes on the island. While I found the Sherpa steps at the start a little bit boring compared to the more natural hikes, you transition into more interesting trails at about the midway point. There were a few narrow sections on the trail, but none of them felt like you were going to fall off the edge of a cliff if you misstepped. The signage was clear throughout. If you follow the loop marked with blue and white markers (descending a different way than you ascended up to Floya) be warned that there are a few sections that require lowering yourself carefully down off the rocks. I would be careful about this hike if it has rained recently, some of the descents are likely to get muddy and slippery. Overall, this was a moderately difficult climb with enough interesting features to set it apart from the generally excellent hikes across the island. I liked the Munkebu hut and Ryten/Kvalvika Beach Trails better than this one but this one is absolutely worth doing and is more interesting than the famous Reinebringen hike, which similarly uses...