HIKING ROUTES IN VARDØ
We have beautiful hiking routes in and around Vardø……
Klondyke - Vardø viewpoint
There are several way to walk there (around 200m). Sit down and enjoy the views of Vardø.
The Bird Hiding in Hasselneset
The trip starts from your own living room door, goes via Vardø center and follows Strandgata to Hasselnesset. A great walk through the city, especially in the winter darkness. The code sheet hangs on the wall of the Bird Shelter.
Easy 1,1km (one way)
Drakkar
Follow the road beyond the peninsula where you see the wooden sculpture, Drakkar, on the left side of the road. The artwork is shaped like the remains of a Viking ship, a dinosaur and a whale in a pose against the sky. The word Drakkar has its background in large Viking ships that had over 20 rowers. Drakkar are made of rekved and remnants of building material. Artists from Arkhangelsk (Russia) have created Drakkar.
Easy 1,2km (one way)
Lighthouse
Go along the old gravel road from the powder house to the lighthouse on the northern tip of Skagen, Vardøya. Here you pass the Remains of "Festung Vardø", the bunkers that the Germans used when they monitored and fought against the Allied ship traffic between east and west.
Easy 2,9km (one way)
The Millennial Path
Follow a paved path that leads you to the tunnel. You pass the statue of Willem Barentsz. The Pomor Museum and the pavilion. Furthermore, you follow the gravel path that leads you to Russian memorials and on to a birdwatching shelter. On the way back you pass Steilneset memorial site and Vardøhus fortress.
Access: Start at the Info building in Vardø which is located by the hotel.
Easy 2,9km
The stone chapel at Smelror
Starting point is Øfas on Svartnes. Furthermore, follow the old road through the cabin field and across the Storelva. After 2.5 km, cross national road 341, continue down Smelrorveien to Løkvika.
Follow the path to the left of the fence towards Steinkapellet and the tour box.
Easy 7,8km
Around the Oksevannet
Go towards the cairn which lies on the first ridge, further towards the foot of the next ridge. Then follow the path further and keep direction towards some cairns on the ox-water hill. Now you see the water, then continue towards the cabin which is located at the water's edge. When you have rounded the water and begin to approach the gorge, then follow the edge down towards the stream / river. There are some rocks that make it easy to jump over.
Medium 13,6km
Langvannet
The trip to Langvannet starts with several moraine ridges where you keep to the right of these. Southwesterly course up the ridge where you see the power line when you are up. From there you also see Segkollen and Hamningberg. Aim for the double pair of posts in the southwest. When you pass these, you look down on Langvannet where the box for Perletur is located at the north end of the water. About 3 km up to the water. Recommended strong footwear.
Easy 2,4km (one way)
Østkapp lighthouse in Kiberg
Follow the road that meanders up the mountainside.
The road up was built by German prisoners of war and takes you past several German war positions. These are briefly described on info boards that have been set up.
Easy 3,5km
Indre Kiberg
The trip starts in Kiberg, at the intersection by the cemetery where the old road goes towards Indre Kiberg.
The trip follows the old road to Indre Kiberg. The code sheet is placed on the lamppost before the intersection.
Easy 2,5km (one way)
Langbune Memorial
You follow the beach edge towards a fenced / cultivated area where you see the memorial at the bottom of this area. The memorial is set up to honor the soldiers and partisans who fell in battle in this area.
Easy 1,7km (one way)
Syltevika
The trip starts at the parking lot of Syltevikvatnet. A nice hike in untouched and exciting terrain. Follow the path over Syltevikmoan to the south side of Syltevikvatnet and continue over dry and light heather moors to inner Syltevik. Follow the path along the shore where it goes between rocks and stones in more varied terrain that is not particularly difficult. In inner Syltevik you see "Bruvollhytta" where the registration box is located. Here you also see the stone path over "Monken" (the mountain straight ahead) which you will follow to Ytre Syltevika. After you are over "Monken" and down on the other side, you will pass "Gren hytta" before following the path back along the north side of Syltevikvatnet. The trail goes over short wet areas before you enter Syltevikmoan again and back to the starting point.
The dirt road (from Sandfjord to parking place 4,2km) is very bumpy and rough, so a high car is the best option.
Medium 13km
Telegraf cabin
Drive on a bad gravel road up to the end of the road. Start from the parking lot at Syltevannsmoen and continue up Sandfjordalen. Keep right for Rundhaugen. Then follows a terrain across the river.
It is a good idea to bring light footwear and walking sticks when crossing some small rivers / streams, there are 4 of them. Water flow may vary.
The dirt road (from Sandfjord to parking place 4,2km) is very bumpy and rough, so a high car is the best option.
Medium 9,1km
The suspension bridge in Komagdalen
The trip starts from the parking place at Finnbekken. Follow old road but somewhat varying terrain. After about 1 hour walk, the road turns into a path. The path leaves the river, to reach the river again at the pool Veisende. Follow the path to the culvert Portkjeften, follow the path along the river to Hengbrua.
Recommend waterproof shoes
Medium 8,7 km (one way)