This section of the database contains routes from the forthcoming Lofoten Rock due for publication in May 2008.

ROUTES
297 trad routes (N3...N9-)
67 sport routes (4+...N9-)
50 of the Best Routes
Graded List of Routes
List of First Ascents

Crag (click for details)	No. of Routes	Grade Range	Route Type	Sunshine or shade	Approach walk	Other
Helvetestinden The magnificent west facing slabby wall that looks out over the Bunesstrand and...	4				60 mins
Merraflestinden The conspicuous flat-topped peak on the left at the head of Kjerfjorden and...	2				10 mins
Breiflogtinden The amazing spire of rock that lurks just over the col from Kjerkfjorden and...	2
Maslitinden The big slabby wall up and right of the settlement of Kjerkfjord has a single...	1				20 mins
Olstinden The huge slabs overlooking Kjerkfjord have a solitary route. Approach by boat...	1				20 mins
Ølkontinden This peak lies to the north of the village of Hamnøy (which is 3km north east...	2				120 mins
Reinesvaet A huge barrel shaped buttress right above the road, just north of the small...	2				1 min
Nubben Just to the south of the lovely little town of Ramberg and its superb beaches...	1
Stortind Stortind (Big Peak) is the impressive pointed peak which stands to the west of...	2
Eggum A rarity on Lofoten, a selection of hard and ever-dry sport routes, tucked away...	27				10 mins
Rørvika A small collection of routes in a dramatic situation dominated by the prominent...	13				20 mins
Pianokrakken Pianokrakken (the Piano Stool) is one of the most popular cliffs in the guide;...	26				5 mins
Djupfjord The road to Henningsvær crosses the narrow neck of Djupfjord on a causeway, and...	23				60 mins
Presten Lofoten’s most famous cliff is known throughout Norway and it reputation has...	21				10 mins
Gandalf This near-roadside cliff is popular destination for Lofoten climbers, offering...	26
Festvåg Lille and Store (Little and Big) Festvågvegg are two of the closest cliffs to...	30				20 mins
The Coast The spectacular section of coast between Henningsvær and Kalle is one with a...	12				30 mins
Paradiset Paradiset is located just to the south of the tiny fishing village of Kalle,...	64				15 mins
Vågakallen With its huge rock precipices on almost every side, Austvågøy’s dominant and...	8				60 mins
Øvredalen This is the attractive slabby and sunny side of the valley, opposite the...	8				60 mins
Kallebukta Above the Kallebukta and the Kalle beach, are two small crags; Honnikornsvaet,...	6				10 mins
Trollfestningen Easily seen when driving towards Kalle from the E10, the Trolls' Fortress is a...	12				20 mins
Glåmtinden Popular with the locals and visitors alike, this small but classy mountain...	3
Sandvika A collection of short and generally hard sport routes, in a secluded setting,...	18				5 mins
Urdstabben A nice set of sport routes in a surprisingly quiet setting, considering it is...	20				15 mins
Tjelbergvika A pair of cliffs on the same hillside (hence the same names) right above the...	7				3 mins
Finnvika A fine buttress of excellent rock, in a sunny situation and only a short...	11
Svolvær An amazing tower of rock perched on the hillside behind the areas main town,...	12				40 mins
			What do these symbols mean? Averages, based on the largest buttress at each crag

Coley Smoke (Djupfjord)
"Agree with comment above. But a nice alterative if the queue on blåbær is too lo..." 16/Aug

Korstoget (Presten)
"Very nice up to Storhylla, pitch 5 and 6 are OK, after that the quality drops dr..." 04/Aug

Korstoget (Presten)
"An excellent link-up (with a 7- crux) is the first 4 pitches of Korståget (to St..." 29/Jul

Vårkåt (The Coast)
"Regarding "Den sista Sommeren": We did probably the same last pitch as..." 26/Jul

Puffrisset (Kallebukta)
"Pitch 3 is bold, but not very hard, as we climbed it in the rain! I read the bit..." 17/Jul

Forsida (Svolvær)
"Climbed it in quite wet and cold conditions but still good fun. Didn't find p5 h..." 28/Jun

Elezeus Hylla (Festvåg)
"Flaring cracks and big holds plus an overhanging start. Quite strenuous for a 5+..." 14/Jun

Direkte-Innsteget (Glåmtinden)
"Its a nice pitch and it would be a shame if climbers dismissed it as being too e..." 28/Sep

Puffrisset (Kallebukta)
"It was Alan and Mark who thought it E2 5b, I said E1 5a when dirty and HVS 5a wh..." 11/Aug

Puffrisset (Kallebukta)
"If you could retract your original comment then about it being e2 5b it would be..." 11/Aug

Puffrisset (Kallebukta)
"Funnily enough we thought it HVS 5a, Alan and Mark did it at the start of last s..." 08/Aug

Puffrisset (Kallebukta)
"Chris, you've written enough guidebooks and climbed enough routes to realise tha..." 08/Aug

Recht Rinne (Breiflogtinden)
"This route - or a variation of it - was climbed by Svein Smelvær and Bjørn Hanch..." 31/Jul

Himmelen kan vente (Presten)
"This route is well worth climbing. As good as "Vestpillaren" but with..." 29/Jul

Variasjon til en variasjon (Presten)
"Very nice little var - a good way to pass slower parties on pitch 3 - well worth..." 15/Jul

Ingen sommerferie (Pianokrakken)
"Well this is not wrongly described actually, but the grade on the last pitch is ..." 22/Jun

Gandalf's kamin (Gandalf)
"Just wondering if the rout is 5+, or just a 5 ?" 15/Jun

Gammelosten (Festvåg)
"A fun variant (giving a 3rd climb once you've slogged up to the crag) is to clim..." 25/May

Turboelskeren (Sandvika)
"Crux is the first move. Very easy slope climbing follows, highly enjoyable!" 30/Apr

South West Buttress (Olstinden)
"Did this in early August 08 - this is now three months later so the details are ..." 11/Nov

Mossorienteraren (Urdstabben)
"And I did it as one pitch. I am pretty shure of it beeing longer than 40m also." 11/Nov

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