8. Villingardalsfjall Peak Hike, Faroe Islands

The Villingardalsfjall Peak Hike is a popular hiking trail on the Faroe Islands known for its scenic beauty and challenging terrain. The hike starts at Viðareiði, the northernmost settlement in the Faroe Islands, where you’ll follow a path that winds up the side of the mountain. As you ascend, you’ll be treated to panoramic views of the vast landscape—deep fjords, smooth green-carpeted hillsides, and Viðareiði below.

The trail is quite steep in places, and you’ll need to scramble over rocks and boulders as you climb. Luckily, it’s also well-marked and maintained, so you shouldn’t have any trouble finding your way. As you near the top of the mountain, the markings will become less clear. Don’t follow the cairns to the left, but rather continue pushing up towards the summit.

At the top of Villingardalsfjall Peak, you’ll be rewarded with a 360-degree view few hiking trails can match. The Faroe Islands are like an enchanted fairytale land hidden from the rest of the world, and its unique setting makes it one of the best places to hike in Europe.

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57hours Writer and Bouldering Enthusiast

For Marko, literature came first and the outdoors followed. Lermontov took him galloping across the Caucasus, Wordsworth brought him along for a tour of the Lake District, and Conrad sent him sailing down the Congo—but for better or worse, it was 57hours that got him to climb his first route outside. When he’s not penning articles, you can find him in the bouldering gym, taking photos on the streets of Zagreb, or at home brushing up on his Japanese skills.