Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles
In 2022, I enjoyed hiking Sandbotnen beach to Ryten Summit out of Fredvang.
Definitely one of the best hikes in Norway. Almost every hiker has Ryten on their Lofoten list.
In 2023 I was back — but the weather was overcast.
Staff at the Lydersen Rorbuer hostel suggested the nearby Røren / Ytresandheia hike as a good alternative when Ryten is covered with clouds.
With no real expectations, I headed up. And it was excellent.
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Røren / Ytresandheia is not so much a mountain peak, but rather a long flat ridge on the northernmost tip of Moskenesøy.
With only a small amount of elevation gain and a good trail, this short little hike provides fantastic views over the turquoise waters of Yttersand beach and across to the distant mountains of Flakstadøy. …
68North – RØREN – YTRESANDHEIA HIKING GUIDE
