The Most Beautiful Hiking Trails of the Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands are not made for those who want everything organised and predictable. They're for seekers of the wild, the wind, and steps that lead to horizons without end. And the best way to truly experience them is on foot – step by step, along ancient trails, rocky edges, through mist and sunshine.

Here are some of the most beautiful routes in the Faroes — paths that will leave an imprint not only in your shoes but in your heart as well.

The Hike to Lake Sørvágsvatn

• Duration: about 3–4 hours (total)

• Difficulty: easy to moderate

This route starts alongside the largest lake in the Faroes and ends with one of the world's most spectacular views – where the waters of Sørvágsvatn appear to spill over the cliffs into the abyssal ocean.

The Trail to Múlafossur Waterfall and Gasadalur

• Duration: about 2–3 hours

• Difficulty: easy

If you want the feeling of walking to the edge of the world, this is your route. The village of Gasadalur is hidden among high mountains and reveals the Múlafossur waterfall, which cascades directly into the ocean like a white ribbon at the world's edge.

Kalsoy – the Trail to Kallur Lighthouse

• Duration: about 2 hours (there and back)

• Difficulty: moderate

This route takes you to one of the most iconic lighthouses in the Faroes. The trail runs over grassy hills, stunning edges, and gives the sensation of walking on the earth's backbone while the wind dances around you.

The Old Path Between the Villages of Bøur and Gásadalur

• Duration: about 2 hours

• Difficulty: easy to moderate

An ancient stone path used before the construction of the tunnel. A quiet route with views of dramatic fjords and the Atlantic that simply stops time.

Tjørnuvík to Saksun

• Duration: 5–6 hours

• Difficulty: hard

One of the most challenging, yet most beautiful hikes. It leads through wild hills and descends to the magical village of Saksun with its lagoon and sandy beaches. Only for adventurers who love the feeling of infinity.

Mykines – the Island of Puffins

• Duration: about 3–4 hours

• Difficulty: moderate

A walk on this remote island is like stepping into another era. The puffins, the wind, the cliffs, and the lighthouse at the world's end will gift you memories that never fade.

How to Prepare for the Hikes in the Faroes?

• Dress in Layers – the weather changes literally in minutes.

• Wear Waterproof Shoes – the terrain is often wet, muddy, and slippery.

• Bring Food and Water – there are many places where supplies are unavailable.

• Check the Forecast – and be ready to change your plans if necessary.

The Faroe Islands – Where Every Step is a Discovery

These lands do not reveal themselves easily. They want you to feel them slowly, with your steps, with your breath, with an open heart. And when you do, you'll discover not just beauty. You'll discover silence, strength, and that rare feeling of being part of something greater.

Join Panic Frame & Travel and let us walk the trails of the Faroe Islands together — there, where every step is a meeting with the world as it has always been: wild, beautiful, and infinite.