{"id":3077,"date":"2019-12-19T11:16:41","date_gmt":"2019-12-19T11:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/?post_type=aktiviteter&#038;p=3077"},"modified":"2025-09-01T11:18:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:18:03","slug":"the-queens-route-in-vesteralen-lives-up-to-its-name","status":"publish","type":"aktiviteter","link":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/the-queens-route-in-vesteralen-lives-up-to-its-name\/","title":{"rendered":"Dronningruta &#8211; The Queen&#8217;s route &#8211; in Vester\u00e5len goes along the Atlantic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-ingress\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn__ingress\">\n\t\t\t\tLinking two of the most picturesque fishing villages, the Dronningruta (the Queen&#8217;s Route) in Vester\u00e5len passes through a magnificent deserted landscape at the outer tip of Vester\u00e5len, looking out across the Atlantic Ocean.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The <strong>Dronningruta <\/strong>connects St\u00f8 and Nyksund, on the seaboard side in the far north of Lang\u00f8ya, Norway&#8217;s third largest island. &#8220;The Queen&#8217;s Route&#8221; was named after Queen Sonja, who first visited the island in 1994 and fell in love with the place. The route itself, however, is much older, and in years past it was used by many people, including the midwife on St\u00f8 on her way to births in Nyksund. The route is now a well-marked hiking trail running along the ocean&#8217;s edge and actually consists of two routes: a 10 km (6 mile) high route with a total elevation gain of 900 m (2950 ft) and a 5 km (3 mile) low route, which mostly follows the coast. Together, they form a varied and incredibly beautiful round walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-3\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk18-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1197x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk18-1.jpg\" alt=\"Light and shade on a September morning on the Queens Route \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk18-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Light and shade on a September morning on the Queens Route \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk4-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1197x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk4-1.jpg\" alt=\"You are never more than 450m above the sea, but the highest part of the route takes you up to 900m. It is also up and down the whole way \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk4-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"You are never more than 450m above the sea, but the highest part of the route takes you up to 900m. It is also up and down the whole way \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk12-2.jpg\" data-size=\"1197x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk12-2.jpg\" alt=\"Here you can choose the high or low route. We took both in a loop \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk12-2.jpg\" data-caption=\"Here you can choose the high or low route. We took both in a loop \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Light and shade on a September morning on the Queens Route \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: You are never more than 450m above the sea, but the highest part of the route takes you up to 900m. It is also up and down the whole way \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Here you can choose the high or low route. We took both in a loop \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-high-route-is-steep-but-steady\">The high route is steep but steady<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We approached the Dronningruta from Nyksund and therefore tackled the steepest climb right at the start. We followed a well-used path steadily upwards as the views became ever more extensive, first down towards Nyksund and Skogs\u00f8ya in the west, and then along the northern coast of Lang\u00f8ya. We were able to see down to a wide, open and deserted valley with lagoons and a beautiful sandy beach. Offshore, we could see waves crashing against islands. In the north lay the open sea. In between, we had to climb a little, too. After reaching a height of 450 m (1470 ft), we walked through varied terrain which, although a little rocky in places, featured lots of moss and heather. In between, we walked beneath rocky outcrops on steep hillsides, which may appear somewhat scary. Fortunately, the steepest sections were equipped with ropes. We walked steadily downhill, after which the path began to rise again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-effort-is-rewarded-with-far-reaching-views\">The Effort is Rewarded with far reaching views<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Near the end of the route, And\u00f8ya appeared on the right-hand side, and we were able to see down to the eastern coast of Lang\u00f8ya. Suddenly, the view opened out towards the fishing village of St\u00f8 with its breakwater protecting the harbour, the lighthouse on the island of Anda far out to sea and all the tiny islands, surrounded by white horses. The climb down was steep but the ground was soft and forgiving. We ended up at St\u00f8 Bobilcamp, where we had elk stew in the delightful little caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk5-2.jpg\" data-size=\"1920x715\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk5-2.jpg\" alt=\"Unspoilt coast and mountain views mid route \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk5-2.jpg\" data-caption=\"Unspoilt coast and mountain views mid route \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk19-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1197x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk19-1.jpg\" alt=\"Nyksund is the start and end of the Queen&#039;s Route hiking trail \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk19-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Nyksund is the start and end of the Queen&#039;s Route hiking trail \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk24-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1197x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk24-1.jpg\" alt=\"Or you go the other way and visit the fishing village of St\u00f8 \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk24-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Or you go the other way and visit the fishing village of St\u00f8 \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk35-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1199x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk35-1.jpg\" alt=\"The low route follows the coast \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/nyk35-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"The low route follows the coast \u00a9 Knut Hansvold\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Unspoilt coast and mountain views mid route \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Nyksund is the start and end of the Queen&#039;s Route hiking trail \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Or you go the other way and visit the fishing village of St\u00f8 \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: The low route follows the coast \u00a9 Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-low-route-follows-the-shoreline\">The low route follows the shoreline <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The route along the shore is just 5 km (3 miles) long. Along the walk, you will encounter superb sandy beaches, moss-covered terrain and some bog. Halfway through the walk, we came across a small building where we rested and gazed out to sea, seeing all the way from St\u00f8 to Nyksund. We then walked along a low moraine ridge damming two lagoons where Whooper swans and other water birds were swimming. Towards the end of the walk, the path headed steeply uphill, which necessitated a little scrambling, followed by a steep downward slope with some scree towards Nyksund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-the-dronningruta-suitable-for-you\">Is the Dronningruta suitable for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dronningruta (sometimes translated into English as <em>The Queen&#8217;s Route<\/em>) is 15 km (9 miles) long and the total elevation gain along the route is 900 m (2950 ft), even though the highest point is only around 450 m (1500 ft) above sea level. The terrain is generally fairly easy-going because the ground is covered with heather and moss. In places you will have to ascend or descend steeply. There are fixed ropes in places but the route is never very exposed. There are also some short stretches of scree. In other words, the trail passes through a very varied landscape. Fit hill-walkers will manage the entire walk in 5 hours, but those of a more relaxed disposition should expect to take around 5-6 hours on the high route and 2-3 hours on the route along the shore. The round trip is therefore a pleasant and comfortable day trip.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-midnight-sun season-summer region-vesteraalen malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/in-vesteralen-you-see-the-midnight-sun-over-the-atlantic\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/M\u00e5tinden-768x513.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>In Vester\u00e5len, you see the Midnight Sun over the Atlantic<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tMidnight Sun\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-beautiful-drives todo-midnight-sun todo-national-scenic-routes todo-suggested-routes region-vesteraalen malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/see-the-midnight-sun-whales-and-imposing-landscapes-during-your-journey-along-the-norwegian-scenic-route-on-andoya\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 52% 62%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Roger-Ellingsen-SV3-768x513.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>See the midnight sun, whales and imposing landscapes during your journey along the Norwegian Scenic Route on And\u00f8ya<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNorwegian Scenic Routes\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-natural-highlights todo-whales season-summer region-vesteraalen malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-nature-specialist wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/join-a-whale-safari-in-vesteralen-to-meet-the-giants-of-the-seas\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/005951_Marten-Bril_www.visitvesteralen.com_-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Join a whale safari in Vester\u00e5len to meet the giants of the seas<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tWhales\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-beautiful-drives todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-midnight-sun todo-suggested-routes region-vesteraalen malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/bo-in-vesteralen-is-the-ultimate-midnight-sun-destination\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 59%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/003520_ystein-Lunde-Ingvaldsen_www.nordnorge.com_Boe.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>B\u00f8 in Vester\u00e5len is the ultimate midnight sun destination<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tAttractions\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-can-take-the-whole-day-depending-on-which-route-you-take\">It can take the whole day depending on which route you take <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We took the high route from Nyksund to St\u00f8,  had lunch at Bobilcampen in St\u00f8, and then walked back along the shore to avoid the downhill section to Nyksund, which some walkers might find less agreeable. However, most people will not experience any problems on either of the routes. Nyksund has a handful of places where you can eat lunch, while St\u00f8 has one good place. Early and late in the season, places might be closed, so do bring some extra food in your backpack. Both St\u00f8 and Nyksund are beautiful villages where you can take a pleasant lunch break and have a wander round. If you opt to go one way only, you can arrange a return trip by RIB. 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13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-photo todo-wildlifesafari region-vesteraalen malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-nature-specialist wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/go-moose-watching-in-vesteralen\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1198\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC_0829.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;G&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Wildlife Safari<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Go Moose watching in Vester\u00e5len<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 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and seabirds in the Midnight Sun.<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tVester\u00e5len\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-birdwatching todo-photo todo-wildlifesafari season-spring season-summer region-vesteraalen malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-nature-specialist wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/bleiksoya-is-a-cone-in-the-ocean-full-of-birdlife\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50.5% 62.268518518519%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1485\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/003450_Marten-Bril_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;B&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" 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