The Top 5 Mountain Passes around Herøy
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Herøy and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: November 28, 2025
Skjæringen Peak
Highlight • Summit
Skjæringen is often ascended along with the neighbouring Tvillingan (the Twins). The hike up to Aksla, the shoulder between the peaks, is relatively straightforward and the onward hike is fairly gradual, ascending to the 3,402-foot (1,037 m) summit.
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Tvillingan Peaks
Highlight • Summit
In the heart of the Syv Søstre (Seven Sisters), Tvillingan's summits are fantastic objectives that, unlike some others in the range, don't require technical scrambling. This makes them, along with …
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Markvollskaret
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Parking lot with restrooms. From here, you can start the hike to Skjæringen or Tvillingene... or simply take a short climb to the "natural pool" Markvollkulpen. Bring a towel, the water is ice-cold, but the place is beautiful.
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Dønnamannen (Lip) Summit
Highlight • Summit
Legend has it that the Dønna man is taking a nap, lying next to the Seven Sisters. The three peaks of this majestic mountain are Nasen, Leppa and Haka (Nose, …
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Pass between Breidtind and Kvasstind
Highlight • Mountain Pass
This is a dramatic rocky pass between the peaks of Kvasstind and Breidtind (also referred to as Stortind). To reach the summit of Kvasstind, continue to follow the red 'T' markers.
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