Mountain hiking steps

Your thighs will get a great workout when you climb one of the impressive stairs that have been built various places in Helgeland’s scenery. Whether stone or wood, the steps that ascend the mountainside keep you on the path, preventing erosion. Each of them awards your workout with a magnificent view!

The Helgeland stairs at Mosjøen

Perhaps the most spectacular are the Helgeland Stairs. They climb Øyfjellet (818 m), just outside Mosjøen town centre. You are sure to lose count as you ascend the longest stone stairs in Norway. By the time the stairs are finished in 2023, there will be about 5500 steps, each built by Sherpas from Nepal.

The Helgeland Stairs are considered one of the five finest mountain staircases in Norway; the stone and construction are first-rate. Each step is two metres wide, allowing two or three people to walk abreast. Several “rest stops” fit beautifully into the terrain, inviting you to stop and savour the view.

Trappene gjennom Torghatten

The hiking trail through the legendary Torghatten mountain has been upgraded with approximately 1100 stone steps, ensuring a steady and secure ascent to and through the mountain’s remarkable tunnel. Although the hike is not particularly lengthy or strenuous, it offers a breathtaking experience as it passes through a 35-meter-high tunnel cave that pierces straight through the mountain. Embarking on this little journey is like stepping into a fairy tale, inspired by the legend of the troll Hestmannen, who is said to have shot an arrow through the hat of the troll king Sømnakongen.

To make the most of your visit, consider combining the hike with a cycling or paddling trip from Brønnøysund to Torghatten. Finish your adventure with a delicious meal at one of the nearby restaurants, perfectly capping off a day filled with natural wonders and local flavors.

The stairs on Vega Island

NB: Unfortunately, the Vegatrappa is closed for construction until further notice
The Vega islands are a UNESCO World Heritage site. At Ravflåget, on the main island of Vega, the local sports club has built the impressive Vega Stairs. After a short marked path, 2000 steps climb up to the 450-metre summit, rewarding you with a breathtaking panorama of the Helgeland coast and the open sea.

Nearby is the Vega Via Ferrata, which includes the “Nepal Bridge”, spanning the Vega Stairs.

The “Rødøy Lion”

Your ascent of the majestic Rødøyløva (443 m) promises to be memorable! More than a thousand steps are required to reach the top. Whether you start from the trailhead by the ferry quay at Smiholmen, or from Klokkergården (the sexton’s residence), the trail to the summit is marked clearly.

The summit offers a breathtaking panorama of chalk-white beaches and the myriad of islands and islets nearby. If you time your walk well, you can enjoy it all, radiant beneath the midnight sun!

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