For detailed information, including a map of the trail and further insights into the hike, please visit:
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There you’ll find everything you need to prepare for the hike and navigate the route safely.
This hike between Mikladalur and Trøllanes is both demanding and breathtaking. The trail follows an old mountain path that once connected the villages on Kalsoy. Walking here gives a powerful impression of the risks people once took to live in these remote settlements.
The hike is very challenging and should only be attempted in dry weather. It is not suitable for anyone with a fear of heights.
Most hikers choose to start in Mikladalur, as the ascent is easier from this side.
Begin by walking uphill from the gospel hall called Malta. Pass through several gates and climb over a low fence between the dirt road and a rock wall.
Continue up to the hillside known as Vørðan, marked by a three-metre pole with a red buoy. This marker indicates the entrance to the path through the rock ledges.
Clear signposts guide the way out of Mikladalur, making the trail easy to follow during the first part of the hike.
The route north toward Djúpadalur is generally good to walk. However, the most demanding section comes shortly after entering the valley.
For about 500 metres, the path crosses the rock ledges above Ovararók. Here you walk along a narrow ledge with a steep drop below. In dry summer conditions the trail is manageable, but it requires careful attention.
Walk slowly and place each step with care. Make sure your shoelaces are tied securely and tucked away so they cannot catch on anything.
This section is not suitable for people who are afraid of heights.
Once past the ledges, the landscape opens into the beautiful green valley of Djúpadalur. The valley lies between the towering Nestindar above and the deep gorge Djúpadalsgjógvin below.
Sheep graze here during the summer months. In earlier times the valley also served as pasture for cows. Farmers from Trøllanes led their cattle along the village path, while farmers from Mikladalur had to drive their cows over the mountain along a special cattle trail.
Today, access to the valley has become easier thanks to the Kalsoy tunnel system, and livestock are no longer kept here during the winter.
From Djúpadalur, follow the path above Djúpadalsgjógvin and continue north through the pastures of Norðaraskor.
The route then leads to the hillside known as heim til Vørðu, where another pole with a red buoy marks the entrance to the path through the rock ledges.
From here, the trail descends fairly directly toward Trøllanes. Signposts guide the way.
When you reach the gate in the rock wall, turn slightly westward toward a pole. Then take a 90-degree turn to the right and follow the markers down to the road at the eastern end of the village.
This hike should only be attempted in dry conditions. Do not attempt the route if it is raining, snowing, or if the ground is wet from recent rain.
Signs in Trøllanes clearly state that hikers must stay on the marked path at all times. This rule is in place for your own safety.
The trail can be walked in either direction. However, most locals recommend starting in Mikladalur, since the descent toward Trøllanes is extremely steep.
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