230826 FESTVAGTINDEN. (541 m) (Austvagoya) LOFOTEN

Ruta circular des de Festvåg passant per:
- Festvågtinden (2.5 km)

Les muntanyes de les Lofoten acostumen a ser accessibles resseguint curts i costeruts camins. El Festvagtinden (541 m) n’és un bon exemple. En tan sols 1,5 Kilòmetres es superen els 541 metres que separen el mar del cim. L’esforç val la pena, i es recompensat per la magnifica vista de 360º. Muntanyes i fiords ens envolten donant forma a les espectaculars illes i illetes de les Lofoten, però si una imatge destaca es la espectacular visió de la vila pesquera de Henningsvaer. La caminada es pot dividir en dues parts. La primera es arribar fins al llac Heiavatnet i atansar-se al cim del Nippen (182 m) on també hi ha unes bones vistes de Henningsvaer. En ambdós casos el camí comença a peu de la carretera, i entre bedolls passa a tocar d’un vell dipòsit d’aigua i arribem a un punt amb grans roques ambdós que cal superar. Es un tram curt que es pot fer entre roques o damunt les roques tot fent salts. Ràpidament trobem el camí de pujada al llac, que s’enfila a l’esquerra. En arribar al pla es quan tenim l’opció d’apropar-nos al llac i al cim del Nippen. La segona es continuar fins el cim. Retornem al camí i al Nord veiem el sender que s’enfila costerut al Festvagtinden. N’hi ha dos, sent el més utilitzat el del costat dret, senyalitzat amb fites de pedra. En arribar a la carena, una petita grimpada al oest i en pocs metres haurem fet aquest espectacular cim. Gaudiu. La baixada es fa per el mateix sender. És important fer aquesta ruta en un dia assolellat i clar. L'ascens amb el terreny humit és relliscós i perillós. Pujar-hi entre núvols i boira segur que dificultarà o fins i tot impossible veure l'entorn
ALTURA: 541 m.
DIFICULTAT: Moderat. Fort desnivell
TIPUS TERRENY: Terreny pedregós amb trams de grava on es força relliscós. Al final hi ha un tram lleugerament aeri.
TEMPS: 1:30 a 2 h fins el cim
PUNT D’INICI: Al petit embarcador de Festvag, 3 Km abans d’arribar a Henningsvaer. Aparcament de pagament. Hi ha un segon aparcament, més petit i lliure de peatge 600 m de carretera més endavant. El sender de pujada al cim es troba entre els dos aparcaments.

Original TEXT written in Catalan. English translation made with Google translator. To translate into other languages, it is preferable to do it from the original in Catalan.


The Lofoten mountains are usually accessible by following short, steep paths. The Festvagtinden (541 m) is a good example. In just 1.5 Kilometers, the 541 meters that separate the sea from the summit are overcome. The effort is worth it, and you are rewarded with the magnificent 360º view. Mountains and fjords surround us giving shape to the spectacular islands and islets of Lofoten, but if one image stands out it is the spectacular view of the fishing village of Henningsvaer. The walk can be divided into two parts. The first is to reach Lake Heiavatnet and approach the summit of Nippen (182 m) where there are also good views of Henningsvaer. In both cases the path starts on the side of the road, and between birches it passes next to an old water tank and we reach a point with large rocks that must be overcome. It is a short stretch that can be done between rocks or over rocks while jumping. We quickly find the path that goes up to the lake, which climbs to the left. When we reach the plateau, we have the option to approach the lake and the top of the Nippen. The second is to continue upwards. We return to the path and towards the North we see the path that climbs steeply to the Festvagtinden. There are two, the one on the right is the most used, marked with stone markers. On reaching the ridge, a small climb towards the west and in a few meters we will have reached this spectacular peak. Enjoy. Come back by the same path. The ascent with the wet ground is slippery and dangerous. Going up there in clouds and fog is sure to make it difficult or even impossible to see the surroundings.
HEIGHT: 541 m.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate. Strong gradient
TYPE OF TERRAIN: Stony terrain with stretches of gravel where it is quite slippery. At the end there is a slightly aerial section.
TIME: 1:30 to 2 hours to the top
STARTING POINT: At the small jetty in Festvag, 3 km before reaching Henningsvaer. Paid car park. There is a second, smaller, free car park 600m further down the road. The hiking trail to the summit is between the two car parks.