B(H)iking – Page 7 – SY Hullu Poro

Reine – Morning Hike

On July 16, 2025

We left The Lady just after 6am and got symbolically ticket numbers 8 & 9 out of approximately 1000 tickets issued per day for the climb up to the top notch aerial viewpoint over Reine. 7 hikers were already on their way back.

After 1978 perfectly arranged solid stone steps, the so called Sherpa Stairs, we arrived on 448m altitude and enjoyed a comprehensive view over Reine, its associated fjords and the Lofoten mountains. On the way back the increased number of lined up climbers became obvious.

Fair winds…

Fishing Village Sund

By Bernd

On July 15, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

The northerly wind keeps blowing at 25kn and my ride along the coast was first governed by these headwinds. It peaked here and there due to the nozzle effect caused by the surrounding mountains. The return trip became a sugar ride bumping into some Ride & Seek Adventure Bikers on tour.

The village of Sund itself lies remote, off the beaten track, cute and lively. The scenery, topped here and there with some icing sugar clouds, one more time well worth the effort.

Fair winds…

Sørvågen’s Water Reservoir

By Bernd

On July 8, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

I explored a tiny little part of a comprehensive water collection system today on my easy little hike. Lakes on different elevations, waterfalls, rivers, swamp areas, etc., all contributing. Stuvdalsvatnet becomes finally the central lake and drinking water reservoir to supply potable water within the area. I am not sure yet, this natural water get’s further treatment or not before it leaves your tap at home. In any case, camping and swimming, for example, are not allowed in the whole area besides other imposed restrictions.

Fair winds…

Sørvången – Reine

By Bernd

On July 7, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

A remains ahead of B not only in the context of the alphabetical order but also in terms of Anabiotics trying to fight the infectious Beast crept in and nesting in my body. Feels like Amoxil has started to take the upper hand! Cross fingers. Apart from a very light bike ride to the neighbouring village called Reine, rest and recovery remains the priority but I could not solely sit, surf or eat and sleep anymore.

Reine is magnitudes more touristy compared to my lovely Sørvången but nevertheless very beautiful.

Fair winds…

Sørvången – Lofoten

By Bernd

On July 3, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

After less than 20nm, which includes a little detour to stay away from Moskstraumen, we have now casted the lines at our second marina on the Lofoten – Sørvågen on Moskenesøya

A short sniff tour on the bike made it clear: change in landscape and increased level of traffic/tourism.

Fair winds…

Nordlandsnupen…⛰️

By Bernd

On June 26, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

Besides some minor boat works it became another bike-hike-bike day to further explore the island. I passed Skarvollsanden Badestrand on my way to the hiking starting point. The beach was already packed under 67°N perspective and the scarce amount of sand of which the name is derived from. The kids had big fun.

Nordlandsnupen is with its 450m altitude the highest mountain on Værøy and offers some more spectacular views.

I parked the bike at the start of the 🚶‍♂️ track very close to the old local Sheriff‘s home from 1790 and felt this will be another good omen for the bike to be secure. Still locked it for the insurance.

The trail was moderate with only a few stretches at which climbing took over from hiking. These areas were supported by robes or chains to provide extra measure for keeping the balance. Overall a nice hike with a birdview over Moskstraumen, one of the strongest tidal streams on the planet between Mosken Island and mainland Lofoten (Moskenesøya). Also famous and well known among anglers.

Overall a lovely walk and Brotzeit.

Fair winds…

Værøy – Håen & T5

By Bernd

On June 24, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

My plan for the day was bike – hike – bike. I was well prepared, the biking part went as planned but another hike in between, where I did not get to the end of it. While I get used to these insane gradients supported by ladders and chains here and there, I was unsure my physical fitness will get me back, which was a climb of 400hm over 1km distance. No easier detour possible. Although the weather forecast was 0% cloud coverage for the day, some early irritation was visible and I knew a front will pass through later the day. Værøy Island means Weather Island.

By noon I reached my biking target – Håen – and enjoyed a spectacular view, the most famous and spectacular viewpoint on Værøy Island.

I locked the bike to one of the Nato radar towers’ steel structure knowing that none of the dozen tourists expected over the day will dare to steel the bike from there.

Finally I found the starting point of hiking trail T5, bringing me down to sea level for a straight forward walk into Måstad, the abandoned village.

After a bit more than half way through the decline I decided to follow my instinct rather than risking potential trouble on the return climb due to loss of power. That gave me plenty of time for resting and my packed Brotzeit.

Back at the boat the roll cloud, which established and moved in from the north had reached the mountains’ top at Sørland and wind started to increase. Håen was completely covered and I can only appreciate not being up there on my return climb.

A bike, hike, quality day, which needs to settle. Not to forget the magnificent views.

Fair winds…

Værøy – Nord & Sørland

By Bernd

On June 23, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

I had a slow start into the day followed by a long on-off-ride to explore some parts of the island. It was on-off due to the many quality stops while on the way. Almost 5h for just 30km. Some light gravel. Simply breath taking this scenery under the midsummer sun.

Nordland and Sørland are today the two populated villages on Værøy, a third one at the southwest end of the island called Måstad was abandoned in the 1950s. No road connectivity and proper harbour were the main drivers.

There are hardly any tourists on the island yet but that might change soon with the Norwegian summer vacation only being a wink of the eye away.

Fair winds…

Bolga – Rock Hiking

By Bernd

On June 17, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

The rain stopped just at the time the after-work-walk was about to start. Good timing as the Irish would say.

We were up for the second officially marked hike on the island of Bolga, which includes cutting through the Bolgtinden mountain through a tunnel cave. On the slippery grounds the hike became a climb but we made it up to the cave at the crossing‘s top. As the downhill on the other side looked even more challenging, we decided to return same way. Puppies on training!

While strolling around we realised again the diversity of this little island and its archipelago. It would not be any hardship for us to stay longer…

Fair winds…

🙋‍♀️…Bolga Brygge…🙋‍♂️

By Bernd

On June 16, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

We have left Holandsfjorden in the morning just to stop after 15nm at the island-pearl of Bolga.

Although the sun does not set anymore at our current latitude, we most likely won’t see it for the rest of the week – series of rain days are forecasted.

When I spotted a two hour window during the day without drizzle, I grabbed the chance to get up to Bolgtinden, the island’s landmark. An interesting hike, easy and demanding alternating going hand in hand. Finally, crawling over the ridge on the last stretch was not for me, so I missed the summit while still getting granted with some spectacular views. Slippery when wet! Know your limit.

Some people say, Helgeland is as nice as Lofoten but less touristy. We shall find out over the next few month.

Fair winds…

Boating & Biking Adventures

Category: B(H)iking Page 7 of 36

Reine – Morning Hike

Fishing Village Sund

Sørvågen’s Water Reservoir

Sørvången – Reine

Sørvången – Lofoten

Nordlandsnupen…⛰️

Værøy – Håen & T5

Værøy – Nord & Sørland

Bolga – Rock Hiking

🙋‍♀️…Bolga Brygge…🙋‍♂️