The Best Trails in Faroe Islands

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Photo of Miđvágur - Bøsdalafossur - Miđvágur (04/2019) Photo of Millum skørini og Tunguliðfjall Photo of Tórshavn - Kirkjubøur - Tórshavn
  • near Við Kirkjar, Vága sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    4.66mi
    Elevation +
    1982f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofMiđvágur - Bøsdalafossur - Miđvágur (04/2019) Photo ofMiđvágur - Bøsdalafossur - Miđvágur (04/2019) Photo ofMiđvágur - Bøsdalafossur - Miđvágur (04/2019)

    Trail along the Vatniđ lake, the largest lake in the Faroes. The hike starts at the ticket booth, which you can reach by car and park there. The booth is a container-like structure (has Wi-Fi, chips, chocolate bars, etc...

  • Millum skørini og Tunguliðfjall

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    near Sund, Streymoyar sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    3.83mi
    Elevation +
    659f
    TrailRank
    48
    Photo ofMillum skørini og Tunguliðfjall Photo ofMillum skørini og Tunguliðfjall Photo ofMillum skørini og Tunguliðfjall

    The trail is in rugged terrain, but is easy to walk. The path is not always visible in the stony terrain, but it is marked with cairns. Up to the little lake on the top, follow the cairns. Here the view is magnificent! T...

  • near Tórshavn, Streymoyar sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    9.55mi
    Elevation +
    1407f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofTórshavn - Kirkjubøur - Tórshavn Photo ofTórshavn - Kirkjubøur - Tórshavn Photo ofTórshavn - Kirkjubøur - Tórshavn

    Start/finish at 62° North Guesthouse Marknagil. Easy walk. If you want to, you can take the bus and do it one-way. Public toilets in Kirkjubøur.

  • Kambsdalur to Skalabotnur

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    near Fuglafjørður, Eysturoyar sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    3.61mi
    Elevation +
    915f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofKambsdalur to Skalabotnur Photo ofKambsdalur to Skalabotnur Photo ofKambsdalur to Skalabotnur

    the trail starts behind Kambsdalur kindergarden. bus no 410 takes you there. cross the wooden bridge and 50 m uphill climb over a fence using steps. it's a steady climb uphill until you reach the rocky top. follow the ca...

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  • near Tórshavn, Streymoyar sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    3.86mi
    Elevation +
    1040f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofHotel Føroyar - Svartifoss waterfall - Hotel Føroyar (04/2019) Photo ofHotel Føroyar - Svartifoss waterfall - Hotel Føroyar (04/2019) Photo ofHotel Føroyar - Svartifoss waterfall - Hotel Føroyar (04/2019)

    This is an easy walk from the hotel Føroyar, downward towards the Svartifoss waterfall (eng. Black Falls) located about 3km from the town center. It is located in the middle of a park criss-crossed with pathways, and th...

  • Leitisvatn

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    near Við Kirkjar, Vága sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    5.99mi
    Elevation +
    1480f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofLeitisvatn Photo ofLeitisvatn Photo ofLeitisvatn

    You have two alternatives for this trip. Either park your car on the little parking left aside at the 90º curve of the road. Or park in Miðvágur and enjoy a nice walk and views of the town plus the lake. Walk next to the...

  • Road to cleft around the lake

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    near Sørvágur, Vága sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    8.36mi
    Elevation +
    315f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofRoad to cleft around the lake Photo ofRoad to cleft around the lake Photo ofRoad to cleft around the lake

    Medium hike around the lake. Partially it goes through swampy area. In the end great view on the cleft and waterfalls.

  • Kallur Lighthouse

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    near Trøllanes, Eysturoyar sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    1.96mi
    Elevation +
    817f
    TrailRank
    34| Rating 4.55
    Photo ofKallur Lighthouse Photo ofKallur Lighthouse Photo ofKallur Lighthouse

    At the end of the village climb the short, steep slope then contour around to the right of while keeping your altitude or walking upwards. There is no clear path to get to the lighthouse. There are a lot of sheep carved ...

    Nette, aber matschige Route mit spektakulären Blicken
    Frank Tiefenau
    Breathtaking scenery. Though the island and its lighthouse are remote, they’re worth the trek.
    juancrusoe
    There's one part in the middle when you have to walk sideways on a steep hill. We had a few people in our group that nee...
    Mostraum
  • Eiðiskollur

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    near Eiði, Eysturoyar sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    2.70mi
    Elevation +
    1070f
    TrailRank
    33| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofEiðiskollur Photo ofEiðiskollur Photo ofEiðiskollur

    Steep at some times but overall a short walk with rewarding views. Once you get to the end of the road. Just follow the path across the fence. The walk is -almost- a straight line to the summit. There is an abandoned WW...

    A simple but stunning hike. Park at the end of the road and the first cairn is in sight. Then it’s pretty much follow th...
    adhart
  • Leynar to Saksun by Vestmanna

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    near Stykkið, Streymoyar sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    17.04mi
    Elevation +
    3471f
    TrailRank
    33| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofLeynar to Saksun by Vestmanna Photo ofLeynar to Saksun by Vestmanna Photo ofLeynar to Saksun by Vestmanna

    I stayed on this wonderful during one week. But unpredictly weather be aware! This track was my favourite (even if the others were amazing too).. Tracks I used here are mostly signaled by cairns but the challenge is to...

    I did this hike too 8-9 August. Only go when the sky is blue/weather is ok, if there's fog you will get lost without a G...
    Jarno de Groot
  • Cape Enniberg

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    near Fodlendi, Norðoyar sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    4.79mi
    Elevation +
    2667f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofCape Enniberg Photo ofCape Enniberg Photo ofCape Enniberg

    Very challenging trek in term of strength both going up and down. We were lucky because the day started foggy but ended up sunny. didn’t finish the last part because it was too dangerous for my taste. A part from that la...

  • near Sandvík, Suðuroyar sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    1.88mi
    Elevation +
    2510f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSuspended bridge in Sandvík (Faroe Islands) Photo ofSuspended bridge in Sandvík (Faroe Islands) Photo ofSuspended bridge in Sandvík (Faroe Islands)

    ATTENTION! The track of the route starts on the bridge and finishes in the parking, so you must follow it in the opposite direction. The description is fine, though: With your car, get into Sandvík and you'll see two si...

  • Villingadalsfjall and Enniberg

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    near Við Garð, Norðoyar sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    4.78mi
    Elevation +
    2546f
    TrailRank
    31

    Villingadalsfjall is the third highest mountain in the Faroe Islands at 841 m located on the Island of Viðoy. From there you can continue to Enniberg, a cliff 754 metres high, thus one of the highest promontories in the ...

  • near Við Kirkjar, Vága sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    4.71mi
    Elevation +
    1824f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofTrælanípan + Bøsdalafossur Waterfall Photo ofTrælanípan + Bøsdalafossur Waterfall

    There is a 200kr fee to do this route. It's only worth it if there is no clouds on Trælanípan or you can go earlier than 8AM since it's when the guard office opens.

  • Korkjubøur - Torshavn

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    near Kirkjubøur, Streymoyar sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    5.15mi
    Elevation +
    1076f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofKorkjubøur - Torshavn Photo ofKorkjubøur - Torshavn Photo ofKorkjubøur - Torshavn

    Very beautiful hiking tour with a nice view. Unfortunately the path is not marked that well. But with a map and GPS everything is fine. There were some funny rabbits jumping arround the hill =)

  • Dangarnir

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    near Bøur, Vága sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    3.21mi
    Elevation +
    256f
    TrailRank
    27

    It is a easy way from Drangarnir to harbor, without many steps up and down and without crossing sheep fences. Remeber, that it privat land and you need to psy landowners 550DK to go to the Drangarnir. Hiking.fo

  • Hestur Zuidzijde.

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    near Hestur, Streymoyar sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    4.85mi
    Elevation +
    1660f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofHestur Zuidzijde. Photo ofHestur Zuidzijde. Photo ofHestur Zuidzijde.

    Hestur, very nice walk, not dificult. If you walk clockwise there is no steep climb. The other way around a steep start..

  • near Trøllanes, Eysturoyar sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    1.51mi
    Elevation +
    725f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofroad to the light house north kalsoy Photo ofroad to the light house north kalsoy Photo ofroad to the light house north kalsoy

    amazing view at the light house. easy road some part are slippery. i forgot to trac from the begining so the start is where i finishedn

  • Eiði - Risin and Kellingin

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    near Eiði, Eysturoyar sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    2.65mi
    Elevation +
    896f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofEiði - Risin and Kellingin Photo ofEiði - Risin and Kellingin

    This fantastic trail from the town of Eidi leads to the two sea stacks Risin and Kellingin. The route is easy to follow, marked with cairns and yellow poles. Great views of Tjørnuvik in good weather!

  • Around Fjallid

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    near Tórshavn, Streymoyar sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    3.23mi
    Elevation +
    394f
    TrailRank
    25

    A nice hike close to Tórshavn. Traced on the map, but there is no problems to follow the trail without gps. This is just made as a test. to see how accurate tracing is.

  • Bøsdalafossur, Sørvágsvatn

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    near Við Kirkjar, Vága sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    4.18mi
    Elevation +
    1381f
    TrailRank
    25

    A nice and easy walk with amazing views at the end. Be careful near the cliffs as rocks and grass can be very slippery. The trail can be done in below 2hs, unless you want to spend a lot of time exploring and admiring th...

  • A view from the top

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    near Funningur, Eysturoyar sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    0.39mi
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofA view from the top Photo ofA view from the top

    This route is from the top down (15 min down). About 30-45 min up. A steep climb but well worth the view!

  • Trøllanes to Kallur Lighthouse

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    near Trøllanes, Eysturoyar sýsla (Føroyar)
    Distance
    2.60mi
    Elevation +
    1115f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofTrøllanes to Kallur Lighthouse Photo ofTrøllanes to Kallur Lighthouse Photo ofTrøllanes to Kallur Lighthouse

    Be careful with the wind when you reach the lighthouse. The path from Trøllanes to the lighthouse might be very muddy

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