Mountain hikes and walks

A hiking adventure: Åkvikfjellet 293 masl

Åkvikfjellet is a beautiful and easily accessible mountain for hiking, located on the border between Dønna and Herøy.

A hiking adventure: Himmelbergsteinen – Tonnesfjellet

Nice trip to the characteristic white “Himmelbergsteinen” or “Himmelberrsteinen” on Tonnesfjellet in Lurøy.

A hiking adventure: Culture walk on Husøya

Join us for a walk through the village and island of Husøy in Norway’s oldest fishing village, Træna. With a history dating back to the Stone Age and a vibrant cultural scene today, this is a pleasant stroll through a warm and creative island community

A hiking adventure: Reinesaksla 308 masl

The summit of Reinesaksla in Leirfjord offers a stunning view of the Seven Sisters, Dønnamannen, Lovund, and the Helgeland Bridge.

A hiking adventure: Klampen in Leirfjord

Klampen in Leirfjord is a wonderful hike for those wanting a mountain or summit hike that isn’t very steep but still offers amazing views.

A hiking adventure: Langvatnet

Family-friendly hike with a campfire site and a lean-to shelter.

A hiking adventure: Heilhornet 1058 masl

Heilhornet towers 1,058 meters above sea level, dominating southern Helgeland’s and northern Trøndelag’s lower coastal landscapes. It’s a beautiful but challenging hike through steep and demanding terrain.

A hiking adventure: Kvasstind on The Seven Sisters

The hike up to the steepest peak in the Seven Sisters is perhaps the most demanding single hike in the entire mountain range. This is the hike in the Seven Sisters with the most elevation gain per kilometer!

A hiking adventure: Øvre Forsland and Forslandsdalen

Welcome to Øvre Forsland! In the heart of the beautiful northern Norwegian landscape, where mountains meet the sky in a spectacular display of natural art, lies Øvre Forsland – a treasure waiting to be explored by nature lovers and adventurous souls.

A hiking adventure: Smaltiden

With Smaltind as your destination, you can enjoy a stunning view of the Helgeland coastline for almost the entire journey to the top!

A hiking adventure: Klubben and Åstuva in Aldersundet

From Åstuva and Klubben you get panoramic views of the beautiful Aldersundet and the Helgeland Coast. There’s a reason it was one of the finalists for the title of Nordland’s best mountain hike in NRK’s summer contest.

A hiking adventure: Tjuvtrappa (The Thief Stairs)

“Tjuvtrappa” is one of Mo i Rana’s most popular urban hiking destinations. It’s a short hike on forest roads and trails, offering a splendid view of the city and the fjord.

A hiking adventure: Kjemåforssen by Svartisen-Saltfjellet National Park

Round trip to Kjemåfossen, which winds down the steep slope from Kjemåvatnet on Saltfjellet.

A hiking adventure: Mosåsen hiking area

Mosåsen is one of the most popular hiking areas in Mosjøen, offering well-maintained trails, pathways, and beautiful outdoor spaces with picnic tables and benches.

A hiking adventure: Silforsen og Breidal mountain farm

Embark on a delightful family-friendly excursion to discover picturesque bathing spots and the enchanting abandoned mountain farm of Breidal. Starting from Krokstrand Fjellpark, this adventure takes place in the scenic surroundings on the border of Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park.

A hiking adventure: Engabreen, Svartisen in Meløy

Engabreen (also known as Engenbreen) is a glacier arm of the Svartisen glacier in Meløy. The hike from the fjord up to the glacier front is beautiful, following the blue-green Engabrevatnet and climbing over the smooth rock that’s been polished by the ice over thousands of years.

A hiking adventure: Gåsheia, the four peaks in Brønnøy

4 Peaks in One Hike – Gåsheia Hiking Area. Located about 12 km from Brønnøysund town centre, Gåsheia offers the option of hiking 1 or all 4 gentle summits in one trip.

A hiking adventure: Skarsåsen Fortress in Brønnøy

Skarsåsen Fortress with lean-to-shelter and fire pit

A hiking adventure: The seven sisters – all seven peaks all at once

Taking on all seven peaks of the Seven Sisters in a single hike is one of the toughest and most demanding mountain adventures in Helgeland. It’s a hike that requires good preparation and fitness — and it promises a nature experience you won’t forget.

A hiking adventure: Ryptind in Sømna

A hiking adventure: Pilfjellet

Local hike from Trofors with outstanding views

A hiking adventure: Storrunden by De Syv Søstre

If you’re looking for an easier hike in the Seven Sisters mountain range, the Storrunden loop on the southern side of Breitind (Stortind) is a great option. It offers varied terrain and stunning views — perfect for anyone wanting a scenic round trip.

A hiking adventure: Kjølen and Hammarøyfjellet

From Kjølen in Nesna, you can enjoy the midnight sun or a beautiful sunset. You can also extend the hike to the summit of Hammarøyfjellet.

A hiking adventure: Tortenkøta

The hike to Tortenkøta is an easy and family-friendly walk along the Coastal Route (Kystriksveien) near Flostrand. By the shelter, you’ll find small pools and natural rock slides — a great place for the family to swim and relax.

A hiking adventure: Himmelbærsteinen

The hike to Himmelbærsteinen starts at the viewpoint on Kleivhalsen along the Coastal Route (Kystriksveien) in Lurøy. From the top, you’ll have a beautiful view of the islands along the Helgeland coast.

A hiking adventure: Kvigtind – Børgefjell

Summit hike to Kvigtinden/Voenjelensnjurhtjie – Børgefjells highest peak

A hiking adventure: Bolgtinden 338 masl. and Bolgbørra

Just 338 metres above sea level, you’ll be rewarded with an incredible view of Bolga Island and the Meløy archipelago.

A hiking adventure: Queens Route in The Seven Sisters

The Queen’s Route takes you to the summits of the two northernmost peaks of The Seven Sisters: Botnkrona (1072 meters above sea level) and Grytfoten (1018 meters above sea level). It’s a magnificent hike, following the path that the Queen Sonja took when she visited the Seven Sisters for the first time.

A hiking adventure: Summit hike to Lovundfjellet

Far out at sea, on the island of Lovund, is a striking mountain. The summit hike is rather demanding but you are rewarded with an amazing panorama of the Helgeland coast. And what other mountain welcomes you with a flower meadow at the top!

A hiking adventure: The Tonnes grotto

Please be aware: Tonnesgrotta is currently closed due to the risk of rockfalls.
Tonnesgrotta is a cavernous gave situated a short but steep walk from Tonnes. The cave is almost 200 metres deep, but because of the large opening sunlight reaches all the way inside.

A hiking adventure: Summit hike to Dønnamannen

The view from the top of Dønnamannen (858 m), a mountain on the island of Dønna off the town of Sandnessjøen, is quite simply breathtaking. It’s a panorama that you can enjoy for many hours. However, the summit hike is very demanding, and is only recommended for experienced mountain hikers.

A hiking adventure: The Marble Castle (Marmorslottet)

Experience a fairytale landscape of carved marble near the town of Mo i Rana. The amazing natural marble formations know as Marmorslottet – “the marble castle”, has taken the river thousands of years to carve out. So please tread carefully and help us conserve this natural wonder.

A hiking adventure: Skjæringen and Tvillingan in the Seven Sisters

It’s easy to see why the Seven Sisters (De syv søstre) is one of the favourite hiking destinations in Helgeland. These mountains are some of Norway’s most spectacular. While several of the summit hikes are very demanding, your whole family can enjoy the kinder mountain trails up to Skjæringen and Tvillingan.

A hiking adventure: Torghatten

Torghatten is a famous mountain with a distinctive hole going right through it. Standing in the 35-meter high opening is a powerful experience that is a must to be witnessed.

A hiking adventure: Rabothytta – Norway’s most impressive DNT cabin

The DNT cabin Rabothytta is impressively situated at 1200 meters altitude, by the very edge of Okstindbreen glacier. The cabin enjoys a stunning view of the glacier, as well as the Okstindan mountain range and its highest peak Oksskolten (1916), the tallest mountain in Northern Norway.

A hiking adventure: Hjartåsen in Mosjøen

Hjartåsen provides a fantastic view of Mosjøen and the Vefsnfjord, and is an easy hike that suits the entire family.

A hiking adventure: Tårnet in Mosjøen (The Tower in Mosjøen)

Dolstadåsen in Mosjøen is a popular local hiking area, with The Tower as a great hiking destination offering views towards Vefsnfjorden.

A hiking adventure: Panorama in Mosjøen

As the name suggests, Panorama is a vantage point and offers great views of the city.

Hiking description: Lomtjønna and Gråsteintinden

A family-friendly cultural trail to Lomtjønna, with the option to continue up to Gråsteintinden for a rewarding hike. Located in Utskarpen, about 40 kilometers west of Mo i Rana.

A hiking adventure: The Lapplia Homestead

The hike to the old homestead of Lapplia, takes you up a steep but nice and well-adapted path, through a forest and up the valley side, close to the E6, a short drive north of Mo i Rana.

A hiking adventure: Lurøyfjellet 689 masl.

Lurøyfjellet offers one of the most beautiful scenic hikes on the Helgeland Coast, with views of nearly all the iconic fairytale mountains and the amazing islands in Lurøy.

Hike description: Kjerringtinden (1395m)

Kjerringtinden near Røssvatnet is a popular peak for ski tours in winter and a rewarding hike for experiences hikers in summer and autumn. However, the route is steep, so it requires a good level of fitness.

A hiking adventure: Simskardrunden in Børgefjell

Experience a taste of what Børgefjell has to offer with Simskardrunden, with a pitstop at the Simskards cabin to enjoy a cup of coffee along with your packed lunch.

A hiking adventure: Gompen

An easy, yet nonetheless spectacular “summit hike” at the outermost reaches of the Helgeland coast. Here, you can follow the old construction road to the radar station on “Gompen” in the Trænafjellene, on the island of Sanna in Træna.

Light Backpack Hike from Børgefjell to Okstindan

This is one of the most stunning and thrilling hikes Northern Norway has to offer, passing through border mountains and national parks, reindeer grazing areas, open plateaus, wild valleys, and massive mountain ranges. And now, you can hike it with luggage transport from cabin to cabin.

The Ravnfloget Vega Via Ferrata and the Vega Stairs

“Climbing Ravnfloget has been a dream for many people. This rugged mountain was once a lofty playground accessible only to sea eagles and ravens, hence the name.” Today, the Ravnfloget Via Ferrata, a spectacular climbing trail, will take you to the summit of Ravnfloget. The mountain is situated on the western side of the island of Vega.

The Geopoetic Way

We call it “untouched nature.” But when you know what to look for, you’ll see that it’s full of stories and traces. Geological traces left by glaciers and ancient riverbeds. Archaeological traces and tracks from the people who came before us. On this tour from The Trail Way, you’ll learn more about these traces, how we discover them, and how we preserve them.

The Mountain Way

Join us for a majestic journey to Rabothytta in the Okstindan mountain range, the roof of Northern Norway. You’ll be following in the footsteps of the mountaineers and pioneers who first explored and summited these peaks and pinnacles. With local food and pastries in your backpack, you’ll be guided on a journey through vast and wild nature, to the peace and quiet found deep within the mountain wilderness. Great natural experiences meet compelling storytelling in this package tour from The Trail Way.

Guided mountain tours on Dønna and the Seven Sisters

Join a guided mountain tour to three of the finest hiking destinations in Dønna and Sandnessjøen. Herøy Kayak & Bike can guide you on an easy hike to Åkvikfjellet or Markvollkulpen, or join us to the top of the spectacular mountain Dønnamannen.