Norðskála - Funningsfjørður
A lovely hike from Norðskáli along the gorges across the pass Skálaskarð and beside the lake Hagavatn
The hike commences by the large parking lot above the gorge Skálagjógv. Walk up along the beautiful river Tippisá, and when you reach the valley Uppi í Dal, continue up through the old peat fields, where you still can see the many old peat sheds.
To cross the high road, go under the left side of the bridge. Here you need to open a fence to cross it. Above the road, you will reach the fascinating gorge Fossagjógv. Here you can enjoy good views over Sundini (the strait between Eysturoy and Streymoy), the village of Streymnes, and the peaks above it. Continue up along the river Tippisá and across the pass Skálaskarð. As the gate is blocked (as of August 2020), you need to climb over the fence. The stretch down to Funningsfjørður runs along the 170-metre-long lake Hagavatn; from there, continue straight down to the sheep shed by the road to the village Funningur opposite the village itself. The last grass-covered hills down to the village are a little steep, so be careful not to slip. If a ladder has not been installed, you will need to climb over a fence on your way down to the fiord.
The hike can be taken in either direction. Taking the trip from Funningsfjørður is significantly more strenuous.
Norðskáli - Funningsfjørður
Public transportation
Oyrarbakki is one of the major stops in the public transportation network in the Faroe Islands, where SSL route 450 (Skálafjørður - Kollafjørður) also stops. From the bus stop, it is about 1,225 metres to the village path.
There is no bus connection to Funningsfjørður.
Arriving by car
Parking, Norðskáli
In Norðskáli you can park your car in the big parking lot next to where the village path starts. Drive up the hill from the petrol station Magn for 975 metres to reach the parking lot (see the green line). From there, follow the blue line up along the northern riverbank. To cross the main road, go under the bridge close to the tunnel portal.
You will find the first cairn just above the bridge. From here, cairns will lead you the whole way to Funningsfjørður.
Funningsfjørður - Norðskáli
Public Transport
There is no bus connection to Funningsfjørður.
Arriving by car
Parking, Funningsfjørður
Park in the big parking lot close to where the village path starts (see the green line).
From there, follow the blue line, go north of the sheep shed, through the gate and straight up the hill. After the first rise you will spot the first cairn. From here, cairns will lead you all the way to Norðskáli.
The gate by the pen outside the sheep shed is sometimes closed. If it is, make sure to close it again when you go through it. If you are unable to open the gate, climb over the fence. You will find another fence at an elevation of 190 metre. As there is no ladder, you need to climb over it. Another fence needs to be climbed over in the pass.
Norðskáli - Funningsfjørður
Funningsfjørður - Norðskáli
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