The spectacular section of coast between Henningsvær and Kalle is one with a huge amount of potential. The small set of routes described here is just a taster. The approach to the more remote cliffs is a little laborious though - a friendly fisherman might be a useful.

Photo: Lofoten sunset looking westwards from Henningsvaer © Chris Craggs

ROUTES

12 trad routes (N5-...N7) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents

Buttress (click for routes)	No. of Routes	Route Type	Sunshine or shade	Approach walk	Other
Jomfru pillaren On rounding the first headland an impressive barrel-shaped buttress appears high up on the left....	1			20 mins
Geitvika Set above the right-hand side of the small valley, and almost opposite Jomfru pillaren, is a...	4			20 mins
The Hamlet Wall Beyond Geitvika is a rocky ridge that runs down the hillside towards the sea and tucked in beyond...	5			30 mins
Migan Pillaren An extensive and impressive section of rock which are the seaward slopes of Kvandalstinden. Only...	2			40 mins
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Vårkåt
"Regarding "Den sista Sommeren": We did probably the same last pitch as..." 26/Jul

Shark Ride
"Two cracking pitches of great contrast. Good moves on the 1st pitch lead to a sh..." 22/Aug

Vårkåt
"Hi. I chose the corner to the right you mention, and that was solid, but dirty, ..." 16/Aug

Vårkåt
"Hi Antti I climbed the groove which became sort of a chimney and on to a little..." 15/Aug

Vårkåt
"Hi. I don't agree with Magnus about the last pitch of Den Siste Sommeren. I thin..." 14/Aug

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