Måtind Summit – View of Bleiksøya loop from Stranda

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Norway

Nordland

Andøy

Måtind Summit – View of Bleiksøya loop from Stranda

Hard

4.8

(40)

165

hikers

Måtind Summit – View of Bleiksøya loop from Stranda

04:46

12.8km

460m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.45 km for 68 m

After 2.57 km for 371 m

After 9.21 km for 554 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.79 km

Coastal Viewpoint at Trail Junction

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The path forks here; if you keep to the left, you lose less altitude. Both paths come together again later.

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5.93 km

Måtind Summit

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From Baugtua it is a nice and easy climb over Nonstind to Måtinden. You get a nice panoramic view as a reward before you either start the way back or …

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6.10 km

View of Bleiksøya

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Beautiful view of the famous bird island, initially a steep climb to the destination - overall a well-doable tour!

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7.77 km

View of Høyvika Beach

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Great view but also quite steep and partly slippery with larger steps

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8.42 km

Circle of Buoy Balls at Haukland Beach

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8.69 km

Høyvika Beach

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If you go to Høyvika Beach, it would be great if you could pack an empty garbage bag and take some washed up plastic trash back with you. Let's keep this wonderful place nice and clean. 😍☺️🤗

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10.3 km

Høyvika Beach Trailhead

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Parking lot right at the start of the hikes. Please park sensibly so that there is space for many vehicles. Please leave the longer parking spaces to campers. If you …

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.67 km

3.56 km

1.66 km

498 m

386 m

Surfaces

6.67 km

3.24 km

1.66 km

812 m

386 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

8°C

3°C

94 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 37.0 km/h

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Comments

July 21, 2024,Måtind 408m Runde von Stave

The hike to Måtind was absolutely stunning in terms of scenery, but also very challenging!

You should be in good shape and surefooted and not afraid of heights are a must!

On the way down to Høyvika beach, we unfortunately got off the path because it was no longer visible. It is probably not a path that is often used. …

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June 23, 2025,🇧🇻 Vesterålen (Andøya): Måtinden und Bucht Høyvika ☀️🌬🚶🏼‍♀️🚶‍♂️

From the small parking area in Stave, the trail climbs steeply to a saddle. From there, you have a truly spectacular view of Høyvika Bay, which is only accessible on foot or by boat. The path continues sharply along the edge, eventually reaching a plateau. As we approached the final ascent to the summit, the already narrow path disappeared completely... …

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