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Festvågtind
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HardLofoten, NordlandQuieter than Reinebringen

Festvågtind

Festvågtind · near Henningsvær

Photo: Lukas Beck / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

Distance
4 km
Ascent
500 m
Time
2 to 3 hrs
Difficulty
Hard
Crowds
Moderate crowds

A steep climb above the photogenic village of Henningsvær.

The trailhead is near Henningsvær in Lofoten, Nordland. The walk is 4 km with 500 m of ascent and takes 2 to 3 hrs, and the usual season is June to September. The closest scenic drive is the Lofoten route, roughly 18 km away.

Why it's loved. Often cited as the alternative to overcrowded Reinebringen; skip it on cloudy days.

Skip the crowds. This is the quieter alternative to Reinebringen, same kind of reward, far fewer people.

Season: June to September
MountainsCoast

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