{"id":25676,"date":"2024-06-07T14:41:27","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T13:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/?p=25676"},"modified":"2024-09-03T14:51:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T13:51:01","slug":"hestraeva-hike-lofoten-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/hestraeva-hike-lofoten-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking Hestr\u00e6va in Lofoten, Norway &#8211; A Hidden Gem Away from the Tourists"},"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\/hestraeva-hike-lofoten-islands\/#Things_to_Know_About_Hiking_to_Hestraeva\" >Things to Know About Hiking to Hestr\u00e6va<\/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\/hestraeva-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\/hestraeva-hike-lofoten-islands\/#Where_is_the_Hestraeva_hike_located\" >Where is the Hestr\u00e6va 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\/hestraeva-hike-lofoten-islands\/#What_is_the_best_time_of_year_to_hike_Hestraeva\" >What is the best time of year to hike Hestr\u00e6va?<\/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\/hestraeva-hike-lofoten-islands\/#How_challenging_is_the_hike_to_Hestraeva\" >How challenging is the hike to Hestr\u00e6va?<\/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\/hestraeva-hike-lofoten-islands\/#Highlights_of_the_Hestraeva_day_hike\" >Highlights of the Hestr\u00e6va 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\/hestraeva-hike-lofoten-islands\/#How_to_get_to_the_trailhead_of_the_Hestraeva_hike\" >How to get to the trailhead of the Hestr\u00e6va 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\/hestraeva-hike-lofoten-islands\/#Hestraeva_trail_description\" >Hestr\u00e6va 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\/hestraeva-hike-lofoten-islands\/#Other_hikes_to_do_nearby_Hestraeva\" >Other hikes to do nearby Hestr\u00e6va<\/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\/hestraeva-hike-lofoten-islands\/#Support_my_website\" >Support my website!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\">Hestr\u00e6va is quite a unique <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-day-hikes-in-norway\/\">day hike in Norway<\/a> in more than one way. First, the trail is quite long and gradual compared to the intense hikes that Lofoten is famous for. Secondly, you will likely have the summit all to yourself if you choose this off-the-beaten-path hike.<\/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_Hestraeva\"><\/span><a><\/a>Things to Know About Hiking to Hestr\u00e6va<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Hestr\u00e6va might sneak under the radar of most visitors to Lofoten, that doesn\u2019t mean the views are anything short of spectacular. Looking out at the turquoise colours of Flakstadpollen Bay, you might forget that you\u2019re in the Arctic. <\/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=\"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=15nViuCz_t2dMvOpFpfCXUw_hPnUp_7o&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 4.8 km \/ 3 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong> 450 m \/ 1480 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time required:<\/strong> 3-3.5 h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type of hike<\/strong>: out and back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When to go<\/strong>: June \u2013 September<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parking:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/7Bu2XjxP2Xmya9R28\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/7Bu2XjxP2Xmya9R28\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">68.084036, 13.341502<\/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_Hestraeva_hike_located\"><\/span><a><\/a>Where is the Hestr\u00e6va 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\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26065\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hestr\u00e6va is located on Flakstad\u00f8y Island, around 15 minutes from Ramberg or 40 minutes from Reine in the Lofoten Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the trailhead starting right at the E10 (the main road that crosses Lofoten), this mountain is so off the beaten path that it\u2019s not even on Google Maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I only learned about this hike by reading the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codyduncan.com\/ebooks\/west-lofoten-hikes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">West Lofoten Hikes ebook<\/a> by fellow photographer Cody Duncan. I highly recommend purchasing his ebook if you want to escape the tourists. I found it very helpful during research for my Lofoten trip.<\/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_Hestraeva\"><\/span><a><\/a>What is the best time of year to hike 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\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-2-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26066\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-2-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-2-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-2-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-2-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-2-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since this hike is quite mellow, you could probably hike it throughout the year with the right equipment. That being said, I would advise avoiding Hestr\u00e6va after heavy rain. The trail can get incredibly boggy, and you may end up in knee-deep mud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the best trail conditions, June to August is generally a good time of year to hike Hestr\u00e6va. I visited at the end of August, and although we didn\u2019t have the clearest weather, the trail conditions were fine.<\/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_Hestraeva\"><\/span>How challenging is the hike to 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\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-6-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26067\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-6-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-6-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-6-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-6-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-6-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rising just 450m over a leisurely 4.8 km, the hike to Hestr\u00e6va is not particularly challenging. However, it will take around 3 to 3.5 hours, so allow enough time in your <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lofoten-islands-road-trip-itinerary-for-hikers\/\">Lofoten itinerary<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the trail traverses fields and valleys that can become quite muddy at times. However, because this hike has not been taken over by the tourist masses, it\u2019s not too much of an issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the flip side, route finding can be tricky at times because it\u2019s not a very popular hike. Many sheep freely graze in the area, which means there are sometimes dozens of trails going in all different directions, and there are no signposts. If you have a GPS map or detailed instructions, you should be fine, but it\u2019s something to consider ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most technical part of the trail comes right at the end when you begin to ascend to the top. The trail completely disappears as you transition from mud to rocky shale, making the hiking a little bit more complicated.<\/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_Hestraeva_day_hike\"><\/span><a><\/a>Highlights of the Hestr\u00e6va 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\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26068\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-11-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-11-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-11.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from being extremely quiet, the hike itself is pretty uneventful, but as you get to the summit and look back at Flakstadpollen Bay, you\u2019ll see that the effort was worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re lucky enough to get a sunny day, the waters at the perimeters of the bay are an incredible turquoise blue colour. Paired with the white sand, it could almost be mistaken for the Bahamas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But something that makes this view even more interesting is the contrasting dark blue colour that appears at the centre of the bay. There is a clear line where the water turns from Bahama blue to what you expect to see in the Arctic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We didn\u2019t see anyone else on the entire trail, and although it was pretty windy, I enjoyed the solitude of being surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks.<\/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_Hestraeva_hike\"><\/span><a><\/a>How to get to the trailhead of the Hestr\u00e6va 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\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-26-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26069\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-26-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-26-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-26-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-26-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-26-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The hike to Hestr\u00e6va starts right on the E10, the main road through the Lofoten Islands, but the trailhead is not too noticeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you look for the village of Kilan on your GPS, that will be the closest recognizable point on the map. From here, you\u2019ll need to pay close attention and try not to blink!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When coming from Ramberg, you\u2019re looking for a <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Zobb625feeeZ8z4h7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">small gravel parking<\/a> lot just past Kilan on the left side of the road. It\u2019s free to park here, and there&#8217;s space for 3-4 cars.<\/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=\"Hestraeva_trail_description\"><\/span><a><\/a>Hestr\u00e6va trail description<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 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=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"26070\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-8-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26070\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-8-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-8-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-8-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-8-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-8-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"26072\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26072\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-5.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"26071\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26071\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-10-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-10-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hestraeva_Lofoten_Hike-10.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cross the road from the gravel car park and head up the driveway towards the red house (don\u2019t worry, this is allowed in Norway). After you walk past the barn you should see a trail marked \u201cSkogsstien\u201d and shortly after that, you will need to pass through an electric fence. Be careful not to touch the wall like my friend did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From here, you can continue to follow whichever seems the most worn trail, slowly making its way up the valley. You\u2019ll cross a river, pass through fields and small forests, and even meet a sheep or two.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, you\u2019ll find yourself at the saddle between Andopshesten and Hestr\u00e6va, where the mudd gives way to more slippery shale-like rock. Hestr\u00e6va is the mountain on your right, so it\u2019s time to pick your adventure to reach the top.<\/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_Hestraeva\"><\/span><a><\/a>Other hikes to do nearby Hestr\u00e6va<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\"><a><\/a>Volandstind<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Volandstinden_Hike_Lofoten_Islands-3-1024x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14243\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Volandstinden_Hike_Lofoten_Islands-3-1024x675.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Volandstinden_Hike_Lofoten_Islands-3-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Volandstinden_Hike_Lofoten_Islands-3-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Volandstinden_Hike_Lofoten_Islands-3-1536x1013.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Volandstinden_Hike_Lofoten_Islands-3-scaled.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another easy hike that is just around the corner, Volandstind rewards with incredible views of Lofoten&#8217;s famous tiny islands, all connected by bridges. Don\u2019t be put off by the impossible-looking, pyramid-shaped western face you can see from the road, this is one of the easiest <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>.<\/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\"><a><\/a>Flakstadtind<\/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\/Flakstadtind-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24388\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Flakstadtind-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Flakstadtind-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Flakstadtind-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Flakstadtind-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In classic Lofoten style, Flakstadtind is another short but intense hike with a great payoff. While it is a bit more well-known than Hestr\u00e6va, you\u2019ll still probably only see a handful of people on this trail and will quite possibly have the breathtaking panoramic views all to yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#48bda324\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_my_website\"><\/span>Support my website!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi Reader! 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