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Vestvågøy

Nonstinden and Ballstadheia – Vestvågøya

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Norway

Nordland

Vestvågøy

Nonstinden and Ballstadheia – Vestvågøya

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Nonstinden and Ballstadheia – Vestvågøya

02:31

4.33km

430m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 24, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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374 m

View of Ballstad

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This way up onto the Ballstadheia plateau reveals glorious views back to the fishing village of Ballstad. Any hike to Nonstinden is superb and there are various way to get to the top.

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2.34 km

Nonstinden is a popular objective from the fishing village of Ballstad, with various ways up to its panoramic summit. The views are terrific, taking in the Buksnesfjord, the Vestfjord and the islands on Lofoten's south side.

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3.39 km

View of Ballstad and Leknes

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There are many awe-inspiring viewpoints on the trails around the Ballstadheia plateau. This traverse above Ballstad is a great vantage for gazing down at the village. Meanwhile, the view down the barrell of the Buksnesfjord towards Leknes is glorious.

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4.33 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.04 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.04 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 16 July

13°C

8°C

99 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

June 11, 2025,🥾 Ballstad - Nonstinden

A very nice hike with fantastic views. And for us, as Berliners, the elevation gain is quite a challenge 😅.

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Nonstinden Summit

View of Ballstad and Leknes

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