Lofotodden National Park

Hiking in Lofoten: the Scenic Horseid Beach

Would you like to experience scenic, out-of-this-world views, without the disturbance of 100 other people? Hike the Horseid Beach in Lofoten Islands! The Horseid Beach (Horseidvika) is one of the most difficult beaches to reach in Lofoten Islands, as it basically requires a ferry trip and several hours of hiking unlike the easier destinations Kvalvika Beach and Haukland Beach. But the reward from the effort is something to remember.

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Horseid Beach hike info

  • Destination: Lofoten islands, Reine, Moskenesøy, Norway
  • Distance: 4.5 km / 2.8 miles (one way)
  • Difficulty: easy
  • When to go: from June to August for a summer hike
  • Duration: a daytrip 10 hours (5-7 hours for the hike), or overnight camping by the beach

Hiking in Lofoten: the Iconic Kvalvika Beach and Ryten

I walked on the spectacular Kvalvika Beach in Lofoten Islands already fifteen years ago on my diving and hiking trip to Norway. Back then the day-hike was quiet, and the beach was empty (in the middle of July!), with just the ice-cold emerald green water roaring on the white sand between massive vertical cliffs rising straight from the ocean.

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Kvalvika Beach and Ryten hike info

  • Destination: Lofoten Islands, Fredvang Moskenesøy, Norway
  • Distance: 2 km (elevation gain 200+ m), Kvalvika-Ryten 2,5 km (elevation gain 543 m)
  • Difficulty: easy, Kvalvika-Ryten moderate 
  • When to go: from June to August for a summer hike, accessible any time of the year
  • Duration: a daytrip 2-3 hours (just Kvalvika), 4-6 hours (Ryten through Kvalvika), or overnight camping by the beach