When one goes to a place known for its impressive landscapes it surely must be viewed from the best possible viewpoint. 

We have rarely summited any highest points anywhere. On a country or nation bases we can’t recall ever doing this actually. Luckily for us the Faroe Islands is not a very tall place despite its steep landscape. This presented an opportunity to do exactly this, to summit the tallest mountain in the Faroe Islands.

The mountain is named Slættaratindur and is a mouthful if you are not familiar with the Faroese language. It is also a mere 880 meters tall. To make matters even easier the hike starts well above sea level, making this far from a trek to the top of Mount Everest. However, it still takes almost an entire hour of steady ascending to reach the summit.

There is a small parking lot at the beginning of the hike, easily located. There is also a trail to follow, but finding it was easier said than done. Without any trees the trail looks just like any other part of the landscape. But this also provided a benefit, as you can’t really get lost. Look towards the summit, walk in that direction. Stop when you have reached the summit, ta-da.

The entire mountain is more or less one steep hill and you walk at an angle all the time. If you can locate the infamous path it makes the hike a bit more level.

Atop the mountain it is allegedly possible to view all the 18 islands that make up the Faroe Islands on a clear day. We didn’t have perfect weather conditions, but still good enough to truly enjoy the view and see most of the islands.

Heading down is easier and takes about 30 minutes. A round trip with a bit of time atop the mountain can therefore be accomplished in roughly 2 hours at a decent pace.

It is also possible to hike all the way from the village of Gjogv nearby. This hike is supposed to take around 4 hours each way and starts all the way at sea level. It is probably a very nice walk if you have the time. Both Gjogv and Slættaratindur is on our list of 8 places to visit in the Faroe Islands: