16. 6. 2023 - 68 km / 520 hm Vestvågøy - Henningsvær

In beautiful sunshine we leave our super rorbuer in Lofoten Base Camp and set off for the next stage. In Leknes we strengthen ourselves with a full breakfast. We don't yet realize that today is going to take a lot of effort out of us. After only a few kilometers, the first steep climb takes place and the joy of the following descent quickly disappears. The route runs in a north-easterly direction and an extremely strong breeze blows in our faces. One gets the feeling, one drives directly into a wall! Luckily this section is on a side road with very little traffic. However, crossing the bridges at these wind speeds requires full concentration.

We experience a déjà-vue with Jean-Michel, the Frenchman who keeps us again some company until Henningsvæer. Shortly before the stage finish a second déjà-vue with Ole and Jenny the two Germans, who had dedicated themselves in Henningsvær to their second hobby, climbing.

Scenically, this stage is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful we have experienced so far. The winding road along the sea constantly opens up new, breathtaking views. The color of the sea changes almost seamlessly between azure blue and emerald green.

After the huge forests in the south of Norway, a bare bush landscape with many moors now characterizes the area. It is obvious that after the Arctic Circle we have also crossed the polar forest border. The vegetation is similar to that in the Alps at an altitude between 1500 to 1800 m above sea level.

Crossing bridges - a windy task

Between azure blue and emerald green

Henningsvær - our base for the next 3 days