Mannen hike at Haukland
A short ridge walk from Haukland beach on Vestvågøy to Mannen (400 m), with views over Haukland and Uttakleiv. Visit Lofoten rates it medium, with some exposed sections near the top.
Trail
- Trailhead. Haukland beach parking
- Distance. 2 km one way (guide); 1.75 km one way (listing)
- Time. 2–3 hours round trip
- Season. May–September
- Difficulty. Medium, with some exposed parts
Why do it
Height comes quickly, so the views over Haukland beach start early, and the top looks south to Haukland and north to Uttakleiv.
Where
Park at Haukland beach (same start as Himmeltinden). Cross to the old cart road, follow it about 500 m to a clear path up the hillside, then at a brook take the path left along the ridge. Do not take the paths straight on towards Uttakleiv or towards Himmeltinden.
Best time
May–September (Visit Lofoten). Not recommended when the path is covered in snow and ice.
How long it takes
Visit Lofoten guide: 2–3 hours round trip; 2 km one way (the listing says 1.75 km one way); 400 m.
Who it suits
Older children used to this terrain and not afraid of heights; not recommended for small children (Visit Lofoten).
Practical information
- To avoid the most exposed parts along the cliffs, Visit Lofoten suggests walking slightly further into the terrain and turning back if uncomfortable.
Rules and closures
- Dogs on a lead between 1 April and 1 October, and whenever grazing animals are present or birds are breeding; the area has 1,500–2,000 grazing animals (Visit Lofoten).
- Vestvågøy municipality has camping regulations for Haukland beach (Visit Lofoten).
Where sources differ
- One-way distance 2 km (guide) vs 1.75 km (listing).
Questions
- How long does the Mannen hike take?
- Visit Lofoten allows 2–3 hours for the round trip from Haukland beach.
- Where do you park for Mannen?
- At Haukland beach, the same starting point as Himmeltinden.
- Is Mannen OK if you are afraid of heights?
- There are some exposed parts, especially near the top. Visit Lofoten suggests trying it and turning back if you are not comfortable.
Sources
- Mannen (400 m)Visit Lofoten. Official tourism, checked 16 September 2026
- The hike to Mannen (400 m) (listing)Visit Lofoten (Destination Lofoten). Official tourism, checked 16 September 2026
- Place-name register: HauklandssandenKartverket (Norwegian Mapping Authority). Government, checked 16 September 2026
- Place-name register: place nameKartverket (Norwegian Mapping Authority). Mapping, checked 16 September 2026
Details last verified 16 September 2026.