View of Kvalvika Beach – Kvalvika Beach loop from Holman

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Nordland

Flakstad

View of Kvalvika Beach – Kvalvika Beach loop from Holman

Hard

4.7

(193)

1,350

hikers

View of Kvalvika Beach – Kvalvika Beach loop from Holman

02:13

6.14km

340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.98 km for 194 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.30 km

View of Selfjorden

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The views from this side of the route do not detract from those on the beach side at all.

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1.94 km

Kvalvika Beach Hike

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You should be sure-footed here.

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2.32 km

View of Kvalvika Beach

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One of the top beaches in Lofoten.

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3.00 km

Hike to the Remote Beach

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Short but difficult trail

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3.06 km

Kvalvika Beach

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The beach can only be reached on foot via a very rocky ascent and descent - a very popular hike - one is not alone on the road. On the …

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3.22 km

Boardwalk Trail to Kvalvika Beach

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Camping on the white sandy beach of Kvalvika is an experience that you should have had!

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4.91 km

Wooden Boardwalk in Lofoten Mountains

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6.14 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.17 km

1.50 km

318 m

144 m

Surfaces

2.76 km

1.64 km

1.54 km

183 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

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Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

August 20, 2023,Wanderung zum Kvalvika Beach

Anyone who has seen North of the sun (currently on Netflix) should recognize a few things here :)

The beach is not accessible by road or path. At least two kilometers over rocky landscape have to be overcome.

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August 25, 2023,NO-Lofoten-Torsfjord: PlayaKvalvika

- Garmin data: 2:54h total time, 360m total unevenness. Video: relive.cc/view/v1OwGR8BYXO
- NOTE: I really liked this route, it's a pity that the sun was not shining on Kvalvika beach.

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August 13, 2022,Wanderung Kvalvika Beach 2ter Versuch

It worked on the second try😅. A dream beach that could also be in the Caribbean. Only the weather is Norwegian....

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May 25, 2024,Kvalvika Beach Mai 24

Very nice hike, with some rocky terrain. Sturdy shoes recommended.

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March 13, 2025,🇳🇴 Schneeverwehungen auf dem Pass 💨❄️

The Northern Lights are gone, the wind is up.
That doesn't deter us, and we head for the north side.
Since my shoes are very slippery on snow and ice, I quickly buy spikes at a small supermarket along the way. Luckily, because the hike we're planning is once again steeper than expected. Without spikes or good grip, it's probably …

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September 12, 2026,🇳🇴🅿️Torsfjorden Parkering 🥾⛰️🌊fast Kvalvika Beach

The second tour of the day was supposed to go to Kvalvika Beach. Unfortunately, we didn't quite reach our destination "for reasons". The nature of the path is varied, as you walk partly on wooden planks and stones. Here, typically Norwegian, you proceed according to the motto "find your own way". Sometimes you feel like a little boy, jumping from …

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