Hiking to Kartstaven

DifficultyEasy / Medium
LocationVestvågøya
Duration4:30 hrs
Distance9.94 km
Climb550 m
Maximum altitude534 m
Map - 1:50 000Vest-Lofoten
Snow riskUntil May on the summit
  • Type of hike : Return trip or loop
  • Visibility of the route : Good to medium (if return trip)
  • Start/Finish : If you are coming from Leknes head northwards (towards Svolvaer). Leave the E10 9km after Leknes, approximately 700m after the large Lake Sjerpvatnet that runs along the right-hand side of the road, and take the road to your right. Carry straight on for 1.7 km before turning left at Nykmarka where there are a few isolated houses and a small farm. The path begins alongside the farm and takes a tractor route that descends towards a few fields.
  • GPS Point : Start/Finish: N68° 12.308' E13° 43.678'
    Summit of Karstaven: N68° 11.637' E13° 47.870'
    Peat hut: N68° 11.183' E13° 45.430'
  • Extensions : Randonnée facile/moyen en A/R, moyen/difficile en boucle
Karstaven (Lofoten - Norway)
Description

The top of Kartstaven, which is only 544m altitude, is in the centre of the island of Vestvagoya and offers a direct view over Vestfjord, which extends from the narrow Kartfjord. This hike is relatively easy and the trail is clearly marked if you choose to make a return trip.

 

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