Hiking 80km Across the Lofoten Islands, Norway 🇳🇴

[@AustenSummers]

Babe wake up, new Lyubo hiking vlog just dropped

[@luboyanev]

Haha, love it!! Happy watching!🤗

[@benjaminjacobsen5686]

So wet, so muddy and rugged you forget you're in Lofoten and its full on survival mode" Well done bro. 160km, be proud✌️

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I think it ended up being around 120km, overall good experience, just wasn't ready for that type of experience with the weather, but we live and we learn :)

[@swisshikerontour]

Bin hin und weg. Was für ein Kino. Diese Abenteuer ist einfach grossartig. Was soll ich sagen? Wirklich toll😊

[@luboyanev]

Hey! Google translate helped me understand your comment! Thank you so much, I am glad it was inspiring! Vielen Dank! :)

[@swisshikerontour]

​@@luboyanev ja google translate hilft mir auch😊 mach weiter so.lg

[@oisteinthomassen]

Wow Lyubo, the view at 0:33 with the beach and the low sun and with you looking into the ocean is just amazing. As a Norwegian I'm kind of used to great views and beautiful landscape however seeing it in videos is always so cool. Fantastic production quality. Just started a hiking channel myself and it is great to get inspiration from creators like you! Keep it up man.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you for the kind words! You guys are lucky with so many incredible natural beauties in Norway :) Happy hiking this upcoming summer!

[@bate_djole]

beautiful landscapes, even more beautiful shots to capture the beauty of Norway. congratulations my friend and only forward with new challenges 💪🏻

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! Norway really had countless spectacular views!

[@kolqcho111]

Поредното прекрасно видео ! Чакаме следващото приключение🔥🙏👊

[@luboyanev]

Благодаря!! Лятото предстои, да видим къде ще бъде следващото приключение :) Поздрави 🙌

[@Kurikost_]

6:41 i was hiking in the same area and i saw this cabins too. Some other hikers said the cabin can be opened with a key, which you can get in the nearest town.

[@luboyanev]

Hey, Yes I think that's true. Earlier that day I passed by the Munken area and there were the Munkebu cabins, which other hikers had already booked, and I am guess it would be something similar with the locked cabins where I stayed that night.. It would have many a huge difference staying inside that night with the rain..

[@beerdemus2812]

Another great adventure, Lyubo. I like your positive attitude and calm demeanor when there are setbacks. Keep them coming!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! It can be tough at times when everything is going south :D but gotta make it work. Actually I just released a brand new hiking video :) Happy hiking!

[@ShivamDamani]

Got recommended your video while on the plane back home from lofoten. I enjoyed your video a lot, great narration and cinematography. I understand how tough the weather was, I myself had 7 rainy days with absolutely no visibility out of my 12 days. I’m excited to follow your journey, Lyubo!

[@luboyanev]

Hey, thank you for the support! And yes it looks like the weather at Lofoten is one of the toughest part about being there, I hope you still managed to have a great trip! And a new film is already in the works :)

[@Paul-id1pn]

I found your channel a few days ago and I have to say, that I am already a huge fan! The way you film and cut your videos is perfect. Sometimes you have these epic scences whicht getting me goose bumps and I have to remember to my owne hiking trips and all these experiences. Please keep pushing content! :)

[@luboyanev]

Thank you so much for your comment! For good or for bad, my upload schedule isn't the most consistent, but I try to make these videos inspiring and enjoyable to watch :) Thanks again!

[@realNicoCollu]

Another upload, another gem! Keep 'em coming!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you for the support Nico!! Cheers!

[@AnswaldFG]

Lyubo! You're Awesome! Great journey,! if you ever will miss a whole day hiking under the rain, being walking through the mud- welcome to ireland- guaranteed to keep you wet 😉

[@luboyanev]

Hey, thank you! :) And yes that type of conditions were definitely something new to me... I can imagine it can be tough living in such conditions all year round, but I'm sure there are also countless panoramic views 🏔

[@AnswaldFG]

@@luboyanev Sure- there is Lyubo! Visit it someday, especially South and West. ...and North ...actually- everywhere... 😉

[@luboyanev]

@@AnswaldFG Hehe nice! Maybe one day :) Enjoy your summer!

[@ropersix]

A wonderful video and trip. I've been thinking of hiking in Lofoten, and this makes me definitely want to do it. I was wondering, though, what food do you use for cold soaking? I've been trying different things at home, but I haven't found anything I can eat a lot of (to get enough calories when backpacking).

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I'm glad it was inspiring! Well, regarding cooking, I am not very picky, so I can usually eat similar things most of the days, I would usually have oats with nuts, dried fruits, sugar, protein powder; then for snacks I would have a variety of bars, nuts and raisins, cranberries; and then for dinners it would usually be either couscous or noodles with TVP, peanuts, coconut flakes, and some kind of sause can add a lot to the taste. Best of luck on your future hiking trips!

[@uscameloptics]

Great video!!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you!

[@cascadorys]

Amazing route and great video! I would have loved to see more drone shots, but you know beeter ❤

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! Yes, bringing a small drone for this trip was definitely a good idea! I could have flown it at a few more spectacular places, but I was trying to follow the regulations, and so I never flew it at their newly established national park where no drone flights were allowed. For future trips would try to get even more drone shots :) Happy hiking!

[@momchilatanasoff7456]

Fantastic video! Looking forward for more content from Norway!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you Momchi! Currently I don't have any short term plans to visit Norway, but who knows maybe in a few years I might be drawn to visiting Norway again.. so many incredible places to see there!

[@viktordzhorgov]

Another masterpiece by Mr. Yanev! Thank you to sharing your experience with us! Good luck!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you for the support!! 🙏

[@kostadinsotirov1072]

Absolutely fantastic ! The whole thing...the experience, the edit, the narration ! Just wow.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you for the support! I am glad you enjoyed watching it!!

[@buza1300]

Well done 😎💙👍

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! ⛰🙌

[@oliviazhang6609]

Omg stunningly beautiful landscape I m gonna cry 🥺one day I ll make it there and good video bro so comfortable and peace love it ❤😭

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I hope you will get the chance to hike on Lofoten soon!

[@ervinslens]

Absolutely breathtaking cinematic experience my friend, you presented and narrated this so professionally!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you so much! I'm still trying to figure out how to streamline the editing process to be more efficient :)

[@overwatchxrescue]

Looks like quite the epic adventure! Such gorgeous views.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! It was definitely a unique experience hiking that far up north.. Happy hiking!

[@hosamgnaba3205]

i appreciate the effort man, amazing hike

[@luboyanev]

Thank you for the support!

[@TheViatovao]

Thank you. Happy travels in all your journeys

[@luboyanev]

Thank you so much! New travels coming up very soon.. Happy hiking to you as well! :)

[@svilenaradeva1628]

Видеата Ви са истинска наслада! Благодаря, че споделяте!

[@luboyanev]

Благодаря ви за коментара! Радвам се че ви харесват! :)

[@Obi-Wan-Mike]

super nice film. With amazing shots🔥 i like this wild nature and your project.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you so much Obi!! You're making great videos as well, cheers!

[@iaseo]

beautiful work, i love the vibe

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I am glad it was enjoyable!

[@TheSilentHiker]

Had high expectations... Wasn't let down at all! 😅 Great adventure and amazing story telling as always!

[@luboyanev]

Hehe, thank you! Definitely an unexpected turn of events on this trip, but I am glad it was still enjoyable to watch :) Happy hiking!

[@frdm.]

Such a great video! Big inspiration for my upcoming trip to Lofoten this July. Let's see what the weather holds for me. I will probably do some two-day hikes, camping at Kvalvika Beach looks amazing!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I am responding late, but I hope you had a great time out there (and managed to get great views from the peaks :)) Cheers!

[@toxicappls1293]

Good on you for turning back while you still had fun 😌 and that you've taken that rest day after the night at the cabin, that looked so nasty. love the video, your shots are amazing as always. Honestly it's so good it could do without the drone. I'm often conflicted when it comes to using them since it's very loud and disruptive to wildlife and I'm glad many national parks are starting to ban them but often I can't deny that they elevate a video. You put up the camera so well, I didn't even miss it though. Love your narration as well :) I'm excited to see where you take us next!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you for your thoughtful comment! Yes, I was definitely surprised with the conditions on that trip. Having a van or a campervan while being there would have helped to make the experience more enjoyable :) And yes, no drone flying in the national parks, but I agree when used sparingly drone shots can add another dimension to the visuals. Thanks again for the comment and happy hiking!

[@Maryann_world]

Beautiful hike!🙏🏽 Sadly that you didn’t get more sunny days though. But this is typical Norway hehe 🙃

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! And yes, I was expecting bad weather, but the climate in Norway was on another level :) Happy hiking!

[@BaltistaniBoys]

Absolutely amazing. Visit k2 and Nangaparbat view point from one place. Whenever you start a short solo trip of 4-5 days, Moses Peak is a must. It is a 5300m height۔ from the top of moses pea which you can see the views of the K2 world second highest peak in the world, Nangaparbat, K6 k11 and K 12 views in one frame. best time from May to October. This is a family tracked.its open Zone, one did not need a trekking permit or have to pay Royalty fee to climbed this Mountain tower

[@luboyanev]

Hey, thank you for the recommendations, I just googled it and it looks absolutely spectacular! I hope I can visit that place one day

[@BaltistaniBoys]

@@luboyanev oops thank for your reply. Me and himalayan sound always welcome you guys when you visit our side😋

[@luboyanev]

​@@BaltistaniBoys Thank you, I definitely have to visit the Himalayas in the near future 🏔️ Have a great summer!

[@BaltistaniBoys]

@@luboyanev thank you

[@КатяЯнева-ч5е]

Прекрасно видео и невероятно преживяване. Браво!

[@luboyanev]

Благодаря! Радвам се че ви хареса!

[@boxmat182ify]

Mate that was incredible. I never really thought of hiking in Norway (it's a long way from Australia!) But now I'll definitely be going one day. That was seriously brilliant. Good job mate!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I am glad it was inspiring! And I probably only scratched the surface of what that area has to offer.. truly incredible nature! I hope you will get the chance to visit Norway (and many of the other great mountains in Europe too)!

[@gangstacumarus7907]

Здравей Любо, възхитен съм от клиповете и работата, вложена в тях. Желая ти да продължаваш да ни радваш с такива красиви гледки.

[@luboyanev]

Здравей и благодаря за подкрепата!!

[@VadrouillesAttentives]

Gorgeous video, well related, and with very good image quality (log + ND filter ?). Congrats ! 👋 And thanks Chris (gratefulhike) for sharing this

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed watching it! And yes, well spotted - I did shoot in Slog3 picture profile, however on this hike I didn't use ND filters and just closed down the aperture and tried to keep the shutter speed below 1/100. I had used ND filters in the past but the ones I had were pretty bad (VNDs from K&F concept) and they added too much color shift to the image, that I decided not to use them... what has been your experience with NDs so far? And cheers to Chris @gratefulhike :)

[@VadrouillesAttentives]

@@luboyanev I am not super experienced with ND filters, but I've recently learnt that variable ND filters are actually not ND filters but made of two polarising filters, hence the color shift.

[@luboyanev]

@@VadrouillesAttentives Yes, single stop ND might be better for less color shift, or potentially using more expensive VNDs :)

[@marcotravels]

Thank you for the inspiration. I like your shots and the storytelling! I wonder how you managed to pack everything in only one backpack? Is this a hand luggage-sized backpack or a check-in bag? I struggle to fit everything in my 40l backpack (including hiking poles which are not allowed as carry-on)

[@luboyanev]

Hey, thank you and I'm glad it was inspiring! I would usually just fly as a carry-on, trying to compact everything as much as possible. And so far, I have had only one issue with the trekking poles where they told me that I had to check them in, and that was flying out of Corsica. All other flights I didn't have issues with them in the hand luggage. But one time before also on my trip to do the Chaminix to Zermatt, with my other friends we had one duffel bag as a checked bag for our treking poles and other items, and the rest as hand luggage. Hope that helps and happy hiking!

[@marcotravels]

@@luboyanev I got another hiking backpack from Decathlon that I would put as check-in luggage with the poles so that worked for me. I did not want to risk paying extra at the airport to check in the bag for the slightly oversized backpack and the poles being a potential weapon. I had a great trip with warm and sunny weather and managed to visit some of the places you showed in the video including swimming naked at Kvalvika Beach😁 Especially helpful were the tips on how to get around (bus, hitchhiking, ferry) as a solo hiker. Happy hiking and I hope to see more beautiful hikes through your videos!

[@luboyanev]

@@marcotravels Hey, I'm glad to hear! It sounds like your trip went pretty smoothly, and nice that you also managed to swim at Kvalvika beach, magical place! And especially if you had a good weather throughout the whole trip, that's probably quite lucky too.. Cheers and happy hiking!

[@sambitaguhathakurta5387]

Great content ❤ I want to know at which time around the year you travelled? I am planning to visit on June end.

[@sambitaguhathakurta5387]

Sorry I just noticed the time line , it’s around July 😅

[@luboyanev]

@@sambitaguhathakurta5387 Thank you! And you noticed correctly I was there around end of July. I hope you have a great time out there. From what I've seen any time during the summer months, the weather can be a coin toss :)

[@JulieAndFriends]

NICEEEE

[@luboyanev]

Hehe, thank you!

[@wiso9999]

Thank you for this beautiful documentary video, you are inspiring. Just one question, what were you eating ?

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I am glad it was enjoyable! And I would usually eat oats with nuts and raisins, cranberries, sugar and coconut flakes; then as snacks I would have different bars, and nuts with raisins; and for dinner I usually had either coucous or noodles with TVP, peanuts, cranberries, spices, and adding some kind of sauce helps as well. Best of luck and happy hiking!

[@Jesuisdehors-dw7ny]

Beaut!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you!!

[@ampris2342]

Thanks for your amazing solo hiking trip! very informative ! That gives me so much motivation to my trip. By the way, how did you get back to the airport? the same airport or ?

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I am glad it was inspiring and useful at the same time! And yes I got back to the airport the same way - taking the ferry from Moskenes to Bodø. Best of luck on your trip! I hope the weather is with you :)

[@adrianbell4597]

​So sad you had so much Norwegian weather Lyubo. I had to abandon on the GR221 a few weeks ago due to sickness. These things happen, but the Mountains will wait for us to return. Stay safe.

[@luboyanev]

Yes, the weather and the trail conditions definitely caught me off guard. And you're absolutely right, the mountains will be there, waiting for us to explore their beauties :) And I hope you got over your sickness, happy hiking!

[@steinarhaugen7617]

North Norwegian weather, I would say. Not as bad as this in southern Norway. 😀

[@luboyanev]

@@steinarhaugen7617 You're probably right, I haven't been there yet, but from what I've seen southern Norway has a lot of interesting places to visit too!

[@katrinebillelaursen4152]

Very nice video! I went to Lofoten last summer, and had a quite similar experience as you - the rainy and stormy weather made me decide to cut the trail short. Also, it was more technical than I expected, and my knees was struggling to keep up. I have also seen you video on GR20. How would you say the two trails compare? :) 🗻

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! Yes actually most of the people I met that were dong the same route, due to weather had also made changes to their trip, cutting it shorter or skipping sections. And comparing it to the GR20, I had perfect weather for the entire trip on Corsica (maybe I was lucky, as I have seen other people experiencing tons of rain). I would say the trail on GR20 was also pretty rugged and rocky, but at least it wasn't wet and boggy. On Corsica I also had some problems with my knees because most of the days I was covering two stages in one day and from all the hard surface my knees were starting to hurt towards the end of the day. But overall I had more pleasant experience on Corsica, and great views there too... Happy hiking

[@katrinebillelaursen4152]

@@luboyanev Thank you for your reply! From the numbers I can see that GR20 also has more elevation gain compared to it's distance, and hence I can imagine it to be hard on the knees. Also covering two stages a day is quite hardcore! I will probably do GR20 in the future sometime. Happy hiking to you too! :)

[@luboyanev]

Yes, for me the hard times on the GR20 were totally worth it, it is an amazing trail with surprisingly great mountain views for being on an island in the Mediterranean :) I hope you will have a great time out there too, Cheers!

[@PatrikBateman999]

Beautiful video, loved the still frames. I'll be coming there this July. But I heard Lofoten is overcrowded at this time of year. Whats your experience, were the hiking trails as overcrowded as others say? Judging from your video it doesnt look overcrowded at all.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! And in my experience while I was there there were the popular trails that were busy, but for the less popular trails I only saw very few people the entire day. Some of the more popular trails were Reinebringen, Ryten, Horseid beach and Kvalvika beach. Happy hiking in Lofoten! I hope the weather holds up on your trip :)

[@PatrikBateman999]

@@luboyanev Thank you, appreciate it.

[@Jeroen_vg97]

Heyy Lyubo!! I'm going to travel to Lofoten from the Netherlands in October do you have any tips on what food to bring? What did you eat with the glass pot? The hiking trails look amazing and I love the video gives me so much inspiration for my trip in October!!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I am glad the video was inspiring! I had a plastic container that I used for cold soaking, I don't know if I am the right person to ask for recipes as I am ok with pretty simple foods :) I would usually eat oats/musli with nuts, protein powder, coconut flakes, raisins, sugar for breakfast, then as snacks during the day I would have nuts with raisins/cranberries and bars like cliff bar or similar or dark chocolate, and then for dinners I would typically have soaked couscous or instant noodles with TVP (granulated soy), peanuts, coconut flakes, and spices, sometimes with some sauce. I hope you have a great time out there and I hope the weather holds up! But also be prepared for having wet feet :) Cheers!

[@Jeroen_vg97]

@@luboyanev This will help alot! Simple foods is indeed the best way to go! ^~^ I will go prepared for the weather changes! Thanks alot and keep up the video's! ^~^

[@luboyanev]

@@Jeroen_vg97 Hehe, I am glad it was helpful! Enjoy your time on Lofoten, it's an incredible place!

[@judojens6968]

Thank you for your true shared experiences and the beautiful views in your video. Which time of the year you been on Lofoten Island? Happy Hiking

[@jasonlavender5536]

What time of year was this? Looks great!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I started the hike around July 20th, still had the midnight sun at that time.. would definitely recommend bringing an eye-mask if planning on camping outside :)

[@nicholasfilippini7527]

Hi, do you happen to have a map or so of the hike? It would be of grat help as I am heading to Lofoten this summer!

[@luboyanev]

Hey, yes. I used OruxMaps and downloaded offline maps for the hike, but there are plenty of other apps that allow you do that. Great sources for information for this hike are the Rando Lofoten website, and the blog post by thehikiglife called The Long Crossing of Norway. Best of luck and I hope you have a great experience out there!

[@BlueDragon00]

Is the cabin in 7:20 Munkebu?

[@luboyanev]

Hey, no these were not the Munkenbu cabins, I passed by them earlier that day and they were open, but I think one has to make reservations in advance. The cabins are 7:20 were locked and are next to the Krokvatnet lake (67°55'51.7"N 12°58'23.6"E 67.931037, 12.973220)

[@user-ee4pu8ox9b]

Много увлекателни видеа. Ще ми е интересно ако някой път споделите какъв е избора ви за екипировка. Начинаещ турист съм. Благодаря

[@luboyanev]

Благодаря за коментара, мислил съм да правя видео където обяснявам какво използвам, даже имам заснето такова видео, но не съм го обработвал.. Сега в свободното време работя върху едно видео от друг поход, може би до един месец ще го кача :) Весело лято!

[@mahax8883]

Is there a real way from munkebu top to the ferry? Can you explain where did you go?

[@luboyanev]

Hey, yes there is, but there is a section where the trail is a bit harder to follow. It goes from Munkenby towards west for about 1km and then north, on this section there is a regular trail towards Lofoten's tallest peak, but then it splits between the lakes Krokvatnet and Tennesvatnet and drops down to Forsfjorden. Then I'd recommend checking out the ferry if you can catch it right down there when you drop to the water. In my case I walked further to get the ferry from Vindstad. Allow for it to take little longer than usual walking on that trail as there was some rock hoping and trail finding (especially for me in the rainy weather). I'd recommend getting the gpx track for the entire trail (the long crossing of Lofoten) and that should make it easier to follow. Best of luck!

[@mahax8883]

@@luboyanev thank you!!! 🙏

[@luboyanev]

@@mahax8883 You're welcome!

[@marcterryjadal6520]

👍👍👍

[@luboyanev]

🙌🙌

[@ВеселинКостадинов-х7т]

Винаги се радвам когато видя хора който си сбъдват мечтите и чета блясъка в очите им

[@luboyanev]

Благодаря за хубавия коментар! Весело и приключенско лято :)

[@MartinHervy]

Come on algorithm, do your job!

[@luboyanev]

Hehe he might need the encouragement :) Cheers!

[@AdventureCamperAhmed]

❤

[@joaoveganvisirlbo5320]

S T U N N I I I I I I I I I I I N G . . . ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 👏🤪❤‍🔥

[@luboyanev]

Norway! 🇳🇴😍

[@tegeas69]

ok

[@luboyanev]

Norway is definitely high on the ok list :)

[@LorDDemoniC]

Кой да подозира магнитута на гледките ... Ще ми се един ден да посетя Норвегия ....

[@luboyanev]

Наистина уникално място е, заслужава си да се посети, но може би с каравана би било по ползотворно :)

[@Scarpster]

Great video but I’m really disappointed, you didn’t show a Bulgarian flag at any point. 😢

[@momchilatanasoff7456]

As Reinhard Messner famously said when asked why he didn’t wave the Italian flag on an 8000 meter peak- “ I did it for myself, not for Italy” I don’t really see the point of all the wave flagging anywhere, aren’t we all just humans after all?

[@luboyanev]

Thank you for the comment, and I understand what you mean, but so far I have never carried a flag with me on any of the hikes. Maybe if I went on an extreme expedition where no one has ever been there before it might be more appropriate, but these hikes that I have been on are quite popular and I wouldn't think would be necessary.. But to each their own.. Happy hiking!

[@tituslivius9737]

The view is beautiful, but unfortunately the narrator is too noisy, I recommend a quiet hike, people prefer to immerse themselves in nature rather than listen to people making noise.

[@luboyanev]

Hey, sorry for your experience.. most of my hiking videos have narration to help with the story telling. Maybe in the future I could do silent films, and that would definitely speed up my editing process, but so far I enjoy putting in more work and adding narration..