Locations
Rappelling / Abseiling
Trælanípan
Level: Trained
Trælanípan, which means the Slave's Peak, is a 142 m high peak where the old, and lazy slaves where thrown off in the olden days. It's from this locations the famous picture of the "floating lake" or the "lake above the ocean" is taken. What makes this rappel/abseil so special, is that you don't have any contact to the cliffs for about 80 meters of the trip down, while the boat is waiting below to pick you up.
The hike starts in the village Miðvágur. Duration of activity 2-4 hours.
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Múlafossur, Gásadalur
Level: Trained
Probably the most famous motif in the Faroe Islands is "Múlafossur" in Gásadalur. This allows you to go down beside the scenic waterfall. You will land safely onboard a boat which will take you back to land.
We're meeting at the waterfall in the village Gásadalur. Duration of activity is 1 hour.
Tvillingsgjógv
Level: Beginner
This gorge called Tvillingsgjógv, which means the "Twin Gorge". This gorge is an hidden gem, that most people don't know about.
You are going to rappel 37 m down onboard a boat which will bring you back to land safely.
We are meeting in the village Sandavágur. Duration of the activity is 1-2 hours.
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Ravnagjógv
Level: Beginner
Ravnagjógv means the "Raven's Gorge" it is a 31 m high rappel, and is often used for beginners, and people who just wanna have some fun.
We are meeting in the village Sandavágur. Duration of the activity is 1-2 hours.
It's also possible to combine a hike through the gorge with this activity. More information in the hiking section.
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Other rappelling/abseiling locations
We are always looking for new locations for activities. If you have seen a location you want to rappel, contact us. If we think it can be done safely, we will happily do the job for you.
Around May 13-20 it will be possible to take fulmareggs the same way we do it.
Reika Adventures advises customers to have their own travel insurance, although of course we have liability insurance if we are at fault
Contact us to inquire about prices as each trip may vary based on group size, location, etc.
Hiking
Hike through Ravnagjógv
Level: Intermediate
Hiking through Ravnagjógv can be challenging and adventurous.
It's a 600 m long gorge were you need to climb and scramble to reach the end.
It's also possible to combine the hike with rappelling/abseiling in the same gorge.
Niðan í Gjógv
Level: Intermediate
The good thing about this location is only a few locals know about it, and the view at the location is breathtaking.
It looks like something from The Lord Of The Rings.
The hike starts in the village Gásadalur. Duration of the hike 2-3 hours.
Drangarnir
Level: Intermediate/Expert
This is a long hike. But the view of Sørvágsfjord, the sea cliffs on the south side of Sørvágur, at the end when we reach Drangarnir (meaning Sea Stacks), and Tindhólmur (The Peak Islet) is worth every step of the hike.
The hike starts in the village Sørvágur. Duration of the hike is 4-6 hours.
Niðan á Egg
Level: Beginner
This is a hidden gem when it comes to hiking. This hike is short and easy. The view is breathtaking over the seastacks Dunnes drangarnir. Close to this location villagers in Sørvágur used to hide from pirates in a cave called Fransaholan meaning "The French cave" given that name because some of the pirates who robbed the village were French.
The hike starts in the village Sørvágur. Duration of the hike 2-3 hours.
Old Postman Route to Gásadalur
Level: Intermediate
Hiking in the footsteps of where the post officers used to hike 3 times a week until the tunnel came to the village in 2006. On our way we will meet the Fountain of Youth, and see the footprint where the giant jumped from Gásadalur to Mykines, and other historical things. We will enjoy the view over the valley before we go down to the village.
The hike starts in the village Bøur. Duration of the hike is 2-3 hours.
Lake Sørvágsvatn/Leitisvatn, Trælanípan, and Bøsdalafossur
Level: Intermediate/Beginner
On this hike we depart from Sørvágsvatn, the largest freshwater lake in the Faroe Islands - also called Leitisvatn. From there we go to Trælanípan, "The Slave's Peak" where old and lazy slaves were thrown off in the old days. The view from Trælanípan is known for "the floating lake" or "the lake above the ocean" illusion. After Trælanípan, we hike to the waterfall, Bøsdalafossur, to see where it meets the North Atlantic ocean. After that we will hike back to where we started.
The hike starts in the village Miðvágur. Duration of the hike 3-4 hours.
Krosstindur, Húsafelli and Malinstindur
Level: Intermediate/Expert
These 3 mountain tops, are my favorite hike in the Faroe Islands. The hike starts with the great view over Trøllkonufingur. Then it goes up to the top of Krosstindur - 574 m. From Krosstindur we hike to Húsafelli - 591 m - and at last, we are summiting the highest mountain of the village, Malinstindur - 683 m. On our hike we will see some historic locations, such as ruins from hideouts villagers used to evade pirates.
This village is the former home of 17 Faroese Prime Ministers, and they used to own this part of the land.
The hike starts in the village Sandavágur. Duration of the hike is 4-6 hours.
Bear in mind that there are some steep places, and we have to do some light climbing.
Heinanøva and Árnafjall
Level: Intermediate/Expert
Árnafjall is the highest moutain on Vágar, it is quite trickey to find the phat up to Heinanøva, and Árnafjall. In the middle of Heinanøv there is a huge gorge with hundreds of fullmars flying arround. And the view from Árnafjall on a clear day is breathtaking.
The hike starts in the village Gásadalur. Duration of the hike is 3-4 hours.
Other hiking locations
On Vágar, where Reika Adventures is based, there are 41 mountain tops - some are easy to get to, others are hard. There is something here for everyone. If you have a mountain that you want to visit, but need a guide, feel free to contact us.
We also offer a special experience, in which we can take you hiking and climbing through gorges. Contact us to learn more about this.
We've been hiking here all our lives and can take you to places the locals don't even know about. You can visit all the hidden places on the island.
Reika Adventures advises customers to have their own travel insurance, although of course we have liability insurance if we are at fault.
Contact us to inquire about prices as each trip may vary based on group size, location, etc.
Camping
Gásadalur
Level: Beginner
Here you have the chance to camp in Gásadalur on private land owned by my family.
For those who would like to spend a night outside, but didn't bring their tent, sleeping-bag and camping gear, and don't wan't to hike too far have the chance to borrow this from us.
Imagine falling asleep with the sunset, and waking up to the view of Tindhólmur, Gáshólmur and Mykines.
What makes this camping area even more special is you don't share this area with anyone else.
Fjallavatn
Level: Trained
What is better than getting away from all the worries and distractions? At Fjallavatn you will be completely unplugged and immersed into the Faroese nature. Just you and nature. It's a great feeling sitting at the second largest freshwater lake in the country with your fishing rod, catching the night's dinner, before you heading off to sleep in your tent.
The hike starts in the village Vatnsoyrar. Duration of trip 12-24 hours.
Reika Adventures advises customers to have their own travel insurance, although of course we have liability insurance if we are at fault
Contact us to inquire about prices as each trip may vary based on group size, location, etc.
Climbing
Norðradalur
Level: Rock climbing course required.
Norðradalur is the local climbing area with more than 30 sport climbing routs, and has a challenge for everyone.
Picture by Cedar Wright.
Trælanípa
Level: Trained/Expert
This is without a doubt the coolest sport climbing area in the Faroe Islands.
This is only for people who have experience.
There are 6 climbing routs in total, 4 of them are made by The North Face climbing athletes Carolina Ciavaldini, Cedar Wright, James Pearson and Yuji Hirayama.
Picture by Cedar Wright.
Reika Adventures advises customers to have their own travel insurance, although of course we have liability insurance if we are at fault
Contact us to inquire about prices as each trip may vary based on group size, location, etc.
