点评:We are a couple in our sixties. We have done quite a bit of hiking but are anything but expert hikers - more like weekend warriors. We didn’t want to bite off more than we could chew for a hike in the Lofoten Islands knowing they are not to be underestimated. We found the Kvalvika Beach hike the perfect combination of challenge and view. As in much of the Lofoten Islands, the views are just spectacular on this hike. Although it included some chains, lots of mud, rain, and a bit of scrambling - we loved it!
We parked in the Innersand parking lot, hiked up to the summit and then down the 1,000 or so steps to reach the beach. It feels like such an accomplishment to see this beach that can only be reached on foot. After a rest, it’s time to climb now up the stairs and down the other side. Other than the stairs (which were manageable), there were maybe three sections that I found a bit challenging where you grab onto a rope to help scramble up some rocks (it isn’t exposed; just a bit steep.)
Of note - look for the shelter on the beach that was built by two young men who wrote the North of the Sun documentary about their stay while winter surfing.
We felt fortunate to have experienced both the hike and the beach. It was one of our favorite memories of the Lofoten Islands.
翻译:我们是一对六十多岁的夫妇。虽然我们进行过不少徒步旅行,但远称不上是专业的徒步者——充其量只能算是周末爱好者吧。考虑到洛福敦群岛的徒步难度不容小觑,我们并不想给自己安排过于艰难的路线。最终,我们认为克瓦尔维卡海滩徒步路线在挑战性与美景之间取得了完美的平衡。和洛福敦群岛的许多徒步路线一样,这里的风景也极其壮丽。虽然途中有一些攀爬用的铁链,还有大量泥泞路面以及雨水相伴……虽然有点费劲——但我们超喜欢的!
我们把车停在Innersand停车场,徒步登上山顶,然后沿着一千多级台阶下到海滩。能够亲眼见到这条只能步行抵达的海滩,真是一种莫大的成就感。稍作休息后,我们又开始沿着台阶向上攀登,再从另一侧下山。除了那些台阶(其实也还算容易攀爬)之外……大概有三个段落让我觉得有点棘手——需要抓住绳索才能爬上一些岩石(其实并不危险,只是稍微陡峭了些)。
值得一提的是:请留意海滩上的那个避难所,它是由两名年轻男子建造的;他们后来拍摄了关于自己在冬季冲浪时在此逗留经历的纪录片《太阳之北》。
我们很幸运既能徒步又能享受海滩时光。这成了我们在洛福敦群岛最难忘的回忆之一。