1010. The Måtind & the Stave-Bleik Coastal Trail, Norway
Visit Northern Norway’s unique Vesteralen Islands, not far away from the well-known Lofoten Islands. Here you can enjoy one of Europe’s most underrated hikes. The Stave-Bleik Coastal Trail follows the coastline. The hike is an almost eight-kilometer out-and-back hike that’s rated easy to moderate.
It includes an ascent of 520 meters that will take between three and four hours to complete. Too many travel lovers pay little attention to Senja and the Vesteralen Islands and spend all their time in the popular Lofoten Islands. The Vesteralen Islands are more peaceful, significantly less touristy, and come complete with their own lovely, lush landscapes. Måtind is actually the highest spot along the coast and thus offers the best views there.
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