Hiking in Lofoten

This July 2024 hike in Lofoten started as a thru-hike from Sörvågen to Svolvaer, but on Day 5 I decided to make a hostel in Stamsund my base camp, and over the remaining 7 days I instead did 5 day-hikes to 5 different peaks: Ryten, Dalstuva, Flakstadtinden, Reinebringen and Festvågtinden.
One of my goals when planning this trip was to camp on at least one peak, which I did on Munken's North Peak (770m). The subsequent switch to day-hikes then spared me from carrying my full 18kg backpack up/down 5 more peaks.
The hiking during the first 5 days wasn't easy, but well compensated by the humbling and peaceful feeling of being in such fantastic nature.
Hope you enjoy the video!
Cheers!
Retiree in the Wild
P.S. I happily spotted Orca's swimming near Hamnöy, but didn't get any footage.

[@Happy-feet9988]

Enjoy so much with such stunning videos. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@retireeinthewild-5905]

@@Happy-feet9988 TQ! 🙏🏼

[@JeanetteWannstrom]

Amazingly beautiful. I do love the videos you make. Thanks a lot for sharing! 🥰

[@retireeinthewild-5905]

@@JeanetteWannstrom Stort Tack, Jeanette! 🙏🏼

[@ervinslens]

Norway is just unmatched, you nailed it with this video my friend! Epic 👏

[@retireeinthewild-5905]

@@ervinslens TQ! 🙏🏼 Norway is indeed one of a kind 🤩

[@arvindsridharan9364]

What a wonderful video ! Love the effort thats gone into the filmmaking- Really inspired to do the hikes now! Cheers !

[@retireeinthewild-5905]

@@arvindsridharan9364 TQ for your kind feedback! 🙏🏼 Enjoy your hikes 👌🏻

[@anderswannstrom3973]

Fantastic video Inge!

[@retireeinthewild-5905]

@@anderswannstrom3973 Tackar! 🙏🏼

[@Cary-cgc98]

Beautiful video! Thanks for sharing your hikes. Hoping to go next year. I’ve been considering the same question: Long Crossing thru hike, multi-day shorter hikes or day hikes. I think all are good options 👍🏻

[@retireeinthewild-5905]

@@Cary-cgc98 TQ for your kind feedback 🙏🏼 I was pondering same question before my hike, then set out to do a 12-day thru-hike, but changed my mind on day 5, due to several factors, one being I felt a bit tired and wanted to avoid carrying 18kg up 'every peak', so to say. I agree, all are good options, combinations included, as per each hiker's preference. Enjoy your upcoming hike there! 👍🏻