In a nutshell

Get ready to fill up on pure air and lush green landscapes: the summit of mount Veten awaits you, for a hike at an altitude of 607 meters above sea level. Recharge your batteries with the natural energy of an authentic post-glacial valley, and at the top, you will be rewarded with a prize that is out of this world: the view over Måløybrua, the vertiginous suspension bridge over the water that connects the island of Vagsoy to the islet of Maloya.

Main stops

Hiking on Veten with a panoramic view

The programme

Bring sports shoes and plenty of energy, for an adrenaline-fueled walk on mount Veten. Give it all you've got, and nature will do the rest.
1,2,3 and…we're off: wake up your muscles, with a series of constant ups and downs that will put you to the test. And speaking of trials, did you know that a famous annual race used to be held on this very climb? The record is 27 minutes... but we won't ask you to top that.
Instead, your job is to enjoy the views and snap photos of lakes, fjords, rock faces and heaps of ice that are still holding out against the sun's rays. Some serious competition landscapes.
And when the hiking gets tough, the tough... really start having fun. One last push for a prize you'll never forget: stretching out in front of you is the islet of Maloya and the 1224-meter-long Måløybrua Bridge, built under the reign of King Olav V and still standing strong against the lashing Arctic winds.

Good to know

Wear appropriate hiking shoes and clothing for the trail.
Depending on the weather and the wind, the hike to Mount Veten may be replaced by the equally beautiful but more sheltered Brunahornet.