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#71 of 300 · Lofotodden National Park, Lofoten

Ryten and Kvalvika Beach

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A short, steep Lofoten hike from Fredvang over a saddle to Kvalvika, a secluded sandy beach between granite walls, combined with the climb to Ryten (543 m), whose summit ledge drops straight towards the bay.

Distance
9 km
Loop
Ascent
700 m
High point 543 m
Time
5 h
Day hike
Difficulty
Moderate
Sustained climbing or a long day, no exposure.
Best months
Jun–Sep
When the route is usually in condition
Start
Innersand car park, Fredvang
Lofotodden National Park, Lofoten

Route

Topographic map of Ryten and Kvalvika Beach, from Innersand car park (Fredvang)Innersand car park (Fredvang)RytenInnersand car park (Fredvang)Start: Innersand car park (Fredvang)© OpenStreetMap contributors, SRTM · © OpenTopoMap
StartWaypoints joined by straight lines, not a GPS track.
  1. Innersand car park (Fredvang)
  2. Ryten
  3. Innersand car park (Fredvang)

Wildlife along the route

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