6.0 km
Total Distance
397 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

An old postal trail from the turf-roofed village of Saksun over the mountain pass to Tjørnuvík on the north coast of Streymoy. The path climbs steep green slopes past streams and small waterfalls, then drops into the valley above Tjørnuvík and its black sand bay. About 6 km one way on a rough hill path.

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes