A hiking adventure: Storrunden by De Syv Søstre
Thomas ScheiIf 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.
Key info
Difficulty: Medium
Distance: 7 km (round trip)
Elevation gain: Approx. 430 metres
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Season: May – October
Starting point: The southernmost parking lot for the Seven Sisters
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Storrunden shares its starting point with Breitind, the southernmost of the Seven Sisters. The hike begins at the same parking lot, and you follow the same trail up to the ridge (Aksla). The climb to Aksla is a bit steep — follow the red trail markings. Once on the ridge, continue straight ahead instead of turning left toward the summit of Breitind. The route is also clearly marked with a sign for “Storrunden” at the junction.
Svanhild Lorentzen
Svanhild Lorentzen
Thomas Schei
Once you’ve passed Aksla, most of the steep climbing is behind you. Now you can enjoy the views across the fjord toward Tro and Vevelstad. The trail also offers beautiful views of Vega and the countless islands and skerries along the way, the route continues through gently rolling terrain and is very well marked with red paint and cairns. The trail mostly consists of gravel paths, rocky sections, and some stretches across marshland.
As you descend from the loop, you’ll come into Søvikskaret, where there is a gravel path with boardwalks over the wettest sections. There’s also a designated grill area in Søvikskaret, along the way back to the parking lot. You can also hike the loop in the opposite direction, as the trail is marked both ways.
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