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A trip to the Faroe Islands cannot go without trekking among Faroese landscapes. Below is a list of the most beautiful Faroese trails.
Traelanipa and Bosdalafossur
A pleasant trek along Sorvagsvatn Lake is an option for everyone, even if you don't hike in the mountains every day. A wide path leads by the lake to the cliffs, from which the lake waters flow into the ocean, creating a unique waterfall. Bosdalfossur waterfall is a unique 40-meter cascade. There are few places where the lake falls directly into the ocean. The view is extraordinary, especially as the massive cliffs of Vagar Island are visible behind the waterfall. Being at the waterfall, it is worth approaching the nearby cliff - Traelanipa - the slave cliff. From its top we will see an unusual optical illusion - the lake, as it were, levitates over the surface of the ocean. In good weather we will also see the southern islands of the archipelago. This is a good spot for a picnic and enjoying the views. The place is a source of inspiration for photographers and filmmakers. It's worth having shots from this place in your portfolio.
Trail to Drangarnir
The long trail from Sorvagur village is accessible only in the presence of a local guide. Currently, the cost to enter the trail is 550DKK per person. The vast majority of the trail runs along the fjord overlooking the settlement of Bour and the surrounding peaks. After covering about 2/3 of the trail, quite unexpectedly we will be presented with the most unreal view in the Faroe Islands. The rocky triumphal arch of Drangarnir, the high jagged islet of Tindholmur and the island of Mykines on the horizon will create a magical image that we will remember for the rest of our lives. The rest of the hike will follow this view until we reach Drangarnir.
At the end of the trail, we will take a detailed look at a beautiful formation resembling the Arc de Triomphe of Paris, inhabited by fulmars and mascons. In turn, from a vantage point nearby there is the opportunity to admire the 300-meter cliffs and the boundlessness of the ocean. It is definitely a place not to be missed.
Klakkur
A pleasant short trek from the pass or from the town of Klaksvik offering a beautiful panoramic view of Klaksvik, the surrounding peaks and the islands of Kunoy and Kalsoy. The trail initially leads along a wide road, then turns into a staircase and a path strewn with gravel, and finally leads along a path trampled among the grasses.
Along the way we do not encounter any particular difficulties, only the slope of the trail can make us a little breathless. When we reach the summit, we head towards its end. There an amazing panorama awaits us, at our feet will be the ocean, and in front of us will be 2 beautiful islands - Kunoy and Kalsoy. Klakkur is an ideal place for sunset.
Saksun-Tjornuvik
A former trail connecting 2 settlements in the north of Streymoy gives us the opportunity to get a closer look at the Faroese rugged interior. We start in Saksun, where there is a beautiful open-air museum with famous grass-covered houses. We then head up a trail amidst numerous streams, overlooking the valley and the beautiful Pollurin lagoon, periodically inundated by high tide. Then we reach a point where the trail mellows out and we enter the Faroese interior.
Trekking along the narrow path is made more pleasant by sheep, numerous oystercatchers and views of the vast valley. The trail can be quite windy at times, and the closer you get to the pass, the stronger the wind. The reward upon reaching the pass is a view of the highest peaks of the archipelago and the valley that will lead us to Tjornuvik.
The descent is rocky and winding. Gradually the view of Tjornuvik and the bay on which it lies is revealed to us. The landscape is one of a kind. A small settlement on the ocean shore, a long bay, and on the horizon a monumental cliff with two rocky outcrops - the Witch and the Giant. This is a must see!
When we reach Tjornuvik, a sweet surprise awaits us - we can visit a small cafe, where the host will treat us to coffee, tea and waffles with whipped cream and rhubarb jam.
Trail to Cape Kallur
A must-see when visiting the Faroe Islands. A 45-minute trek to Cape Kallur guarantees the most extraordinary and unforgettable views. It starts with an approach over the settlement of Trollanes with a view of the highest cliffs of the archipelago, which are the northern capes of the islands of Kunoy and Vidoy. Then we head towards the small lighthouse, which is our destination.
Before the lighthouse, we will have to walk through a small valley with numerous sheep grazing on the green grass. After reaching the lighthouse our eyes will see the most amazing of Faroese landscapes, which is hard to describe in words.
The monumental cliffs, the surrounding ocean, and thousands of birds create an almost unreal view. While soaking up the views, it's also worth heading to the James Bond monument. The Farriers honored the film hero by erecting a monument on the spot where Agent 007 was killed in the film "No Time to Die."
This trek is a must do in good weather!
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