Utakleiv Beach – View over Solstadvatnet loop from Vågan

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Norway

Nordland

Vestvågøy

Utakleiv Beach – View over Solstadvatnet loop from Vågan

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Utakleiv Beach – View over Solstadvatnet loop from Vågan

03:42

13.0km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.41 km

Haukland Beach

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Haukland Beach is a sandy beach in Lofoten near the town of Leknes. Since it is said to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the region, it is …

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2.75 km

View of Haukland Beach

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Very nice beach with great water.

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2.90 km

View of Vasskarvatnet and Haukland Beach

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The trail along the sea is just fantastic. He is also very easy.

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5.07 km

View of the Fjords Near Haukland

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Beautiful views of fjords and islands.

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5.08 km

Utakleiv Beach

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Also the beach of Utakleiv does not have to hide from that of Haugland and is just as beautiful.

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6.43 km

View of Uttakleiv Beach

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One of the most beautiful beaches on the Lofoten islands.

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9.38 km

View over Solstadvatnet

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Great view on the way up.

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11.6 km

Vikbukta strand

Beach

13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.51 km

5.40 km

1.32 km

474 m

339 m

Surfaces

6.14 km

5.23 km

922 m

474 m

180 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 3 November

10°C

6°C

26 %

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Comments

May 25, 2022,Wanderung

Hike around the mountain Veggen Lofoten Haukland🇧🇻sensationelle Tour🤩

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June 8, 2025,Nordic Tour 5a - From Beach to Beach

After a wonderful night's sleep right on Vik Beach, today's route took us from Haukland Beach along the old postal and bridleway to Uttakleiv Beach.

After marveling at the beach parachutists, we returned along the old coastal road to our camper van on the beach.

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October 1, 2023,103 Leknes 🇧🇻, Haukland Beach

Our 2nd Sunday tour took us to Haukland Beach🏝 near Leknes🏘. There are plenty of parking spaces available (charges apply). Despite some clouds ☁️ we decided🤔 to take a proper walk🚶🏼‍♀️🚶🏼‍♂️ in the afternoon🕝. We followed the wide hiking trail that once connected the villages of Haukland🏘 & Uttakleiv. Then it happened as it had to happen🙄: At the furthest …

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August 22, 2024,To the summit of Mannen along Haukland and Uttakleiv beach

This is an easy hike with Mannen as central viewpoint in the beginning. When is dry it can be done even with smaller children provided they are motivated for the climb. When it's wet, expect a bit of mud which means it can become a little slippery on the way down. Otherwise enjoy the view and the beaches! We also …

August 3, 2022,Haukland Beach, Uttakleiv Beach / Leknes, NO

Lots of sheep today - and always in groups of 3... 🤔

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September 19, 2025,Boucle Vue sur la plage de Haukland – Vue sur Solstadvatnet au départ de Dønnvoll

Easy-to-access loop suitable for the whole family. It's possible to cut through the mountains, but it's a bit more technical. Beautiful beaches and fun and informative points of interest. Hike done mid-September.

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July 28, 2024,Am Nordmeer 🇳🇴

Haukland and Ukakleiv are located in the Norwegian province of Nordland, on the west coast of the island of Vestvågøya, south of Lake Solstadvatnet.

Crystal-clear bays and rugged green mountains - that's Haukland. A dream with many bathing bays.

Utakleiv is one of the most beautiful beaches in Norway and, according to the English Times in 2005, one of the …

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July 28, 2024,Rund um Mannen und Veggen 🇳🇴 2024-07-28 W723

From Hauckland Beach we took a winding path to the top of the pass and then down to the sea on the other side. This used to be a school route. Today there is a tunnel.
Then we walked around the Mannen and Veggen mountains on a beautiful path along the water. There were great views of the turquoise water …

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