Tjørnuvíkarleið
Eysturoy, Faroe Islands
Point-to-point trail in Eysturoy, Faroe Islands. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 8.5 mi (13.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,127 ft (953 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 20 min
- High point
- 1,627 ft (496 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Hvalastøðin á Gjánoyri 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from start
- Beach: Skorpusoyri 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Fossa vandfald 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Mindesmærke for Sømænd 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Kampingpláss í Haldórsvík 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Udsigtspunkt til Jætten og Kællingen (Risin & Kellingin). Se over mod Eysturoy. 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Tjørnuvíkarleið
How long is Tjørnuvíkarleið?
Tjørnuvíkarleið is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 20 min. It climbs 3,127 ft (953 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,627 ft (496 m).
How hard is Tjørnuvíkarleið?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Tjørnuvíkarleið?
11 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Tjørnuvíkarleið?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: 8.5 mi (13.7 km).
Is Tjørnuvíkarleið shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Tjørnuvíkarleið?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Tjørnuvíkarleið?
SK Pizza, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Bónus, 0.3 mi (0.5 km).
Is this a good week for Tjørnuvíkarleið?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Tjørnuvíkarleið
- Saksunarleið Eysturoy · Moderate · 6.2 mi (10 km)
- Funningsleið Eysturoy · Hard · 6.1 mi (9.8 km)
- Um Eiðisskarð Eysturoy · Hard · 5 mi (8.1 km)
- Gjáarleið Eysturoy · Moderate · 3.1 mi (5 km)
- Oyndarfjarðaleið Eysturoy · Hard · 6.5 mi (10.5 km)
- Heenløypa Eysturoy · Easy · 2.4 mi (3.9 km)
- Mikladalur - Trøllanes Eysturoy · Hard · 4.9 mi (7.9 km)
- Norðagøta - Leirvik (passage) Eysturoy · Moderate · 2.3 mi (3.7 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap