{"id":25670,"date":"2024-06-10T15:43:13","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T14:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/?p=25670"},"modified":"2024-09-03T14:50:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T13:50:27","slug":"flakstadtind-hike-lofoten-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/flakstadtind-hike-lofoten-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking Flakstadtind &#8211; A Local\u2019s Favourite on Lofoten Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/flakstadtind-hike-lofoten-islands\/#Things_to_Know_About_Hiking_to_Flakstadtind\" >Things to Know About Hiking to Flakstadtind<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/flakstadtind-hike-lofoten-islands\/#Map_roundtrip_stats_for_the_hike\" >Map &amp; roundtrip stats for the hike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/flakstadtind-hike-lofoten-islands\/#Where_is_the_Flakstadtind_hike_located\" >Where is the Flakstadtind hike located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/flakstadtind-hike-lofoten-islands\/#What_is_the_best_time_of_year_to_hike_Flakstadtind\" >What is the best time of year to hike Flakstadtind?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/flakstadtind-hike-lofoten-islands\/#How_challenging_is_the_hike_to_Flakstadtind\" >How challenging is the hike to Flakstadtind?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/flakstadtind-hike-lofoten-islands\/#Highlights_of_the_Flakstadtind_day_hike\" >Highlights of the Flakstadtind day hike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/flakstadtind-hike-lofoten-islands\/#How_to_get_to_the_trailhead_of_the_Flakstadtind_hike\" >How to get to the trailhead of the Flakstadtind hike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/flakstadtind-hike-lofoten-islands\/#Flakstadtind_trail_description\" >Flakstadtind trail description<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/flakstadtind-hike-lofoten-islands\/#Other_hikes_to_do_nearby_Flakstadtind\" >Other hikes to do nearby Flakstadtind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/flakstadtind-hike-lofoten-islands\/#Hestraeva\" >Hestr\u00e6va<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/flakstadtind-hike-lofoten-islands\/#Support_my_website\" >Support my website!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\">While breathtaking views of dramatic mountains touching pristine beaches and a never-ending ocean beyond them remain, Flakstadtind has not yet been discovered by the majority of tourists who visit Lofoten. I encountered only a few other people on the trail and spent a magical sunset at the top before promptly launching my camera off a cliff, losing the last couple of days&#8217; images in seconds (I don\u2019t recommend that part).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_Know_About_Hiking_to_Flakstadtind\"><\/span><a><\/a>Things to Know About Hiking to Flakstadtind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Map_roundtrip_stats_for_the_hike\"><\/span>Map &amp; roundtrip stats for the hike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1rkkq_ApV-ChLOi_jc4ik4Mw2yWAyKWM&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 3km \/ 1.7 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong> 460 m \/ 1510 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time required<\/strong>: 2-3 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type of hike:<\/strong> out and back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parking:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/5fZgsbgkzQJvt1Z9A\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/5fZgsbgkzQJvt1Z9A\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">68.102733, 13.304010<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_Flakstadtind_hike_located\"><\/span>Where is the Flakstadtind hike located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26091\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Flakstadtind sits right above Skagsanden Beach on Flakstad\u00f8y Island in Lofoten. It\u2019s a 5-minute drive from Ramberg, 35 minutes from Reine or 1.5 hours from Svolv\u00e6r, making it an easy stop in my <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lofoten-islands-road-trip-itinerary-for-hikers\/\">Lofoten Itinerary<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_time_of_year_to_hike_Flakstadtind\"><\/span>What is the best time of year to hike Flakstadtind?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26092\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The summer months of June-September are best for hiking Flakstadtind, although I recommend avoiding this hike after heavy rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The forecast for the Lofoten Islands is unpredictable and should not be underestimated. I was in Lofoten for around six weeks in the middle of summer, and we had atrocious weather for most of that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some more mellow hikes are doable in light rains or wind, this is not one of them. The steep, muddy trail and exposed rocky ridgeline could be dangerous in bad conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_challenging_is_the_hike_to_Flakstadtind\"><\/span>How challenging is the hike to Flakstadtind?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26093\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, this hike is pretty straightforward. However, I wouldn\u2019t recommend it for beginner hikers or anyone afraid of heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beginning may lull you into a false sense of security, but as soon as you round the corner, you\u2019ll be faced with a steep ascent that goes straight up the mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After reading about this hike in Cody Duncan\u2019s ebook <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codyduncan.com\/ebooks\/west-lofoten-hikes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">West Lofoten Hikes<\/a>, where he describes it as \u201ceasy,\u201d I wasn\u2019t expecting to gain around 200m of elevation in the last 350 meters of the hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the trail can be muddy at times, and there are some high steps where you may need to use your hands, but the most exposed section is just before the summit. Ultimately, as long as you\u2019re okay with a bit of exposure, the small suffer-fest is nothing compared to the views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights_of_the_Flakstadtind_day_hike\"><\/span>Highlights of the Flakstadtind day hike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26094\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the tiny summit of Flakstadtind, you can enjoy an incredible 360-degree panorama of mountains, fjords, and tropical-looking beaches. This hike is severely underappreciated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary view is over Skagsanden and Flakstadsanden beaches, which combine with quite an interesting-looking little peninsula. Behind you, you can also see the gradient colours of Flakstadpollen Bay and many of the mountains and valleys of Flaskstad\u00f8y Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conveniently, a little signboard at the top tells you the names of all the mountains and significant points you can see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite what looked like a small storm, we hiked up just before sunset and were treated to quite the show. Light, whispy rain clouds floated around us and caught the colours of the sunset, giving some cool silhouettes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, after spending some time taking photos at the summit, I knocked my camera from its mount on my backpack, and it flew off the side of the mountain, bounced, and launched another few hundred meters down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We tried to scramble around and find it but had no luck. It was like looking for a needle in a haystack, but in this case, it was a camera in an enormous boulder field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the occasion, I would like to thank my friend Kate from <a href=\"https:\/\/bags-always-packed.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bags-always-packed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bags Always Packed<\/a> for letting me use her photos in this post. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_the_trailhead_of_the_Flakstadtind_hike\"><\/span>How to get to the trailhead of the Flakstadtind hike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26097\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The official trailhead for Flakstadtind is a little <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/32NUfEvDsiG6UMDb7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pullout<\/a> on the side of the E10. You should see a small gate and powerlines directly in front of you with space for about three cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this hike is not popular, it is a local favourite, especially on a clear day. These three spots may be taken quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We parked at the much bigger lot near Skagsanden Beach and walked down the side of the road to the trailhead. It took about 10 minutes extra each way.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flakstadtind_trail_description\"><\/span>Flakstadtind trail description<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"26096\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-5-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26096\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-5-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-5.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"677\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"26095\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-6-677x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26095\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-6-677x1024.jpg 677w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-6-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-6-768x1162.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Flakstadtind-6.jpg 793w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter the gate you see from the parking area and follow the trail on the right-hand side of the stream. This section is relatively easy and slowly reaches a plateau in a little under a kilometre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, you will come to a small shack, where you will want to get your hiking poles out. Flakstadtind is to your right. Follow the trail that essentially goes straight up the side of the mountain; you can\u2019t miss it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some parts of this trail are pretty muddy, and towards the top, it can become quite exposed, but look out for loose rocks and keep pushing on\u2014the views are worth it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_hikes_to_do_nearby_Flakstadtind\"><\/span><a><\/a>Other hikes to do nearby Flakstadtind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volandstind<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Volandstinden_Hike_Lofoten_Islands-12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25699\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Volandstinden_Hike_Lofoten_Islands-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Volandstinden_Hike_Lofoten_Islands-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Volandstinden_Hike_Lofoten_Islands-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Volandstinden_Hike_Lofoten_Islands-12-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Volandstinden_Hike_Lofoten_Islands-12.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just around the corner from Flakstadtind, you\u2019ll find Volandstind, a pyramid-looking mountain that overlooks Ramberg Beach and Fredvang Bridge (which you will have driven over at some point). Despite the daunting western face, this is one of the most accessible <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/day-hikes-in-the-lofoten-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14238\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hikes in Lofoten<\/a> with a fantastic payoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ryten<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ryten_Hike_Lofoten_Islands-10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24386\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ryten_Hike_Lofoten_Islands-10-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ryten_Hike_Lofoten_Islands-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ryten_Hike_Lofoten_Islands-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ryten_Hike_Lofoten_Islands-10-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ryten_Hike_Lofoten_Islands-10.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Lofoten\u2019s most famous viewpoints, <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/ryten-from-innersand-hiking-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"25662\">Ryten<\/a>, is a hike that everyone should have on their list of must-do hikes in Lofoten. With unbeatable views of Kvalvika Beach and a clear view of the ocean to the west, it\u2019s another top option for sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hestraeva\"><\/span>Hestr\u00e6va<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24392\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-12-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-12.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A genuinely off-the-beaten-path hike on the Flakstad\u00f8y Island. 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