For detailed information, including a map of the trail and further insights into the hike, please visit:
https://whatson.fo/hiking/hike/nordoyri-skuvadalur?lang=en
There you’ll find everything you need to prepare for your hike and navigate the route safely.
This pleasant hike leads to the scout house in Skúvadalur, surrounded by sheep, birdlife, and traces of local history. The route offers peaceful scenery and beautiful views across the islands.
The hike starts in Norðoyri, an ancient village where archaeological findings suggest that people have lived since the Viking Age.
Begin south of the cattle grid in Norðoyri. From the parking area, follow the dirt road about 600 metres south. The road ends at a large cairn.
From here, continue uphill along a path of gravel and loose rocks. This section is steep but short. Soon the terrain becomes grassy and easier to walk. The trail is visible from both foot and horse traffic.
As you approach the valley of Skúvadalur, the path becomes less distinct and merges into the grassland. Poles guide you along the final stretch toward the scout house.
The scout house provides a perfect place to rest and enjoy the view. On clear days, you may see all the way to Suðuroy, the southernmost island in the Faroe Islands, as well as Lítli Dímun, the smallest island.
The original cabin was built in 1941 by around twenty people from Klaksvík for recreational use. In 1949, the local scout group received the rights to use the building.
By 2016, the house had become worn down and was replaced with a new structure on the same site. Students from the carpentry department at the Technical College in Klaksvík built the new cabin. Workers then transported it in sections by helicopter to Skúvadalur.
About 600 metres east of the scout house you will find several small lakes. If you are lucky, you may spot the red-throated loon, a rare bird species found in the area.
Please be respectful and move carefully to avoid disturbing the delicate ecosystems around the lakes.
The hike returns along the same route back to Norðoyri, offering another chance to enjoy the quiet valley and views across the fjords.
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