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Flakstad

Kvalvika Beach – View of Kvalvika Beach loop from Holman

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Norway
Nordland
Flakstad

Kvalvika Beach – View of Kvalvika Beach loop from Holman

Hard

4.7

(193)

1,342

hikers

Kvalvika Beach – View of Kvalvika Beach loop from Holman

02:12

6.06km

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: August 18, 2026

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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 2.95 km for 191 m

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Parking

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1

1.33 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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2

2.83 km

Kvalvika Beach Trail

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3

2.93 km

Hike to the Remote Beach

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Short but difficult trail

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4

2.99 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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3.70 km

View of Kvalvika Beach

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One of the top beaches in Lofoten.

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4.06 km

Kvalvika Beach Hike

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You should be sure-footed here.

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4.70 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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4.83 km

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6.06 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.98 km

1.50 km

425 m

144 m

Surfaces

2.58 km

1.65 km

1.64 km

172 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 18 August

14°C

11°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

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

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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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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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