🌿 Hiking Routes on Suðuroy
Official routes from Visit Faroe Islands – matched with your clickable links in the apartment
Suðuroy offers some of the most varied and dramatic hiking routes in the Faroe Islands.
1. Hvannhagi
Link: visitfaroeislands.com → Hvannhagi
Difficulty: Easy–moderate
Duration: 2–3 hours
Distance from Penthouse: approx. 10 min drive to the starting point in Tvøroyri
Hvannhagi is one of the most beautiful valleys in the Faroe Islands. The route crosses the mountain ridge and leads to a peaceful lagoon surrounded by steep cliffs. Perfect for guests who want raw nature without a demanding climb.
2. Trongisvágur – Fámjin
Link: visitfaroeislands.com → Trongisvágur–Fámjin
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: approx. 1 hour 45 minutes
Distance from Penthouse: 5 min drive to Trongisvágur
A classic route across the mountain ridge between Trongisvágur and Fámjin. Along the way you’ll see Gluggarnir, the island’s highest peak, and dramatic landscapes shaped by cliffs and valleys.
3. Øravík – Vágur
Link: visitfaroeislands.com → Øravík–Vágur
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 2–3 hours
Distance from Penthouse: 10–12 min drive to Øravík
A beautiful route through historic areas, old meeting places and striking mountain formations. Perfect for guests who want to experience Suðuroy’s cultural history and nature in one hike.
4. Akrar – Vikarbyrgi
Link: visitfaroeislands.com → Akrar–Vikarbyrgi
Difficulty: Easy–moderate
Duration: 1.5–2.5 hours
Distance from Penthouse: approx. 20 min drive
A peaceful and scenic route between two small villages. Expect ocean views, green mountainsides and untouched landscapes.
5. Vikarbyrgi – Sumba
Link: visitfaroeislands.com → Vikarbyrgi–Sumba
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 2–3 hours
Distance from Penthouse: approx. 25 min drive
A beautiful mountain route between two of Suðuroy’s southernmost villages. Along the way you’ll see dramatic cliffs, birdlife and views towards the Atlantic Ocean.
6. Suðuroy – from north to south (long route)
Link: visitfaroeislands.com → Suðuroy from north to south
Difficulty: Hard
Duration: approx. 16 hours
Distance: 42 km
Distance from Penthouse: Start in Sandvík (approx. 25 min drive)
The ultimate challenge — a full‑day hike from Sandvík in the north to Akraberg in the south. The route passes through major valleys, mountain passes and historic sites. It can also be done in sections, making it more accessible for most guests.