The hike to the summit of Klakkur is exceptionally spectacular. In fact, this was my favorite hike that we did in the Faroe Islands. Views from the summit of Klakkur are jaw-dropping from every single angle. This relatively small mountain sits on the island of Borðoy. Although the mountain is relatively short the views are some of the best I’ve ever seen. THE TWO TRAILHEADS FOR KLAKKUR There are two routes to reach Klakkur’s Summit. One starts in the city of Klaksvík below the mountain of Klakkur. The other starts further up a gravel road (often referred to as The Love Path) to the mountain pass of Halsur. STARTING AT KLAKSVÍK: Many blogs point to the church in Klaksvík as the starting point of this hike. This is great for someone who’s looking for a scenic walk and in no big hurry. You wind up the mountain, through the city and up the aforementioned gravel road. It’s worth noting that you can drive that road, though and get all the way up to the Mountain Pass of Halsur. It’s a somewhat steep climb up that hill, and be sure to keep an eye out for traffic since the road is narrow. […]