{"id":14051,"date":"2022-05-07T08:07:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-07T08:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lofoten.com\/uncategorized\/ballstadheia-and-nonstinden-in-lofoten\/"},"modified":"2024-09-27T11:12:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T11:12:30","slug":"ballstadheia-and-nonstinden-in-lofoten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lofoten.com\/en\/lofoten-en\/the-magazine\/ballstadheia-and-nonstinden-in-lofoten\/","title":{"rendered":"Ballstadheia and Nonstinden in Lofoten"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A nice variant is the round trip up Nonstinden (459 m) and around Brurstolen (approx. 7 km).<\/p>\n\n

Ballstadheia is a large, open moor that stretches like an amphitheater towards Nonstinden (459 m).\nThere are several nice trails to choose from, and it’s easy to customize the length and duration of the hike as desired.\nFor the little ones, it may be enough to walk up to the plateau (approx. 200 meters above sea level) and dive crow on the grassy slope.\nIf you want to go further, there are great views from Fl\u00f8ya (268 m above sea level) and the aforementioned Nonstinden. <\/p>\n\n

This description also includes the loop around Brurstolen – a beautiful coastal walk that concludes this varied, easy and exceptionally beautiful hike.<\/p>\n\n

Gentle uphill<\/h4>\n\n

The tour starts from Kr\u00e6mmarvika on Ballstadlandet, right by Kr\u00e6mmarvika Rorbuer.\nA good path goes up and along the mountainside, and the view is beautiful from the first step.\nAt 200 meters above sea level, you’ll be on a large, green plain and see several trails.\nTake the path to the right and follow the eastern side of the plateau.\nWalk via Fl\u00f8ya and gently uphill to Nonstinden, the highest point of the hike.\nIt’s a great place to rest, with views of Nappstraumen and the tempting mountains of both Flakstad\u00f8y and Vestv\u00e5g\u00f8y. <\/p>\n\n

Along the sea<\/h4>\n\n

Continue the round trip down the somewhat steeper path that runs along the west side of the moor.\nContinue down the steep slope towards Gr\u00e6nvika.\nThe path that winds around Brurstolen and leads back to the starting point is somewhat rockier and rougher than the silky smooth paths up on the moor.\nCan you find the small caves you can crawl through?\nThis is an exciting and varied hike that gives you great value for little effort! <\/p>\n\n

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FACTS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

ALTITUDE:<\/strong> 459 m.a.s.l. (7 km. round trip.)DIFFICULTY LEVEL:<\/strong> Easy, great family tripTIME:<\/strong> 3 – 4 hours, round tripSTARTING POINT:<\/strong> Kr\u00e6mmervikaTYPE:<\/strong> Clear and good trail.\nSomewhat more rugged around Brurstolen. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

This article is taken from the book:“Turguide LOFOTEN – 60 flotte turer i verdens beaureste \u00f8yrike<\/strong>” – a book by Kristin Folsland Olsen.<\/p>\n\n

The book can be ordered here at Lofoten.Store<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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