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Kollafjørður - Skælingur
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On Regnsendin, we will walk close to the characteristic Streymoyar sill that can be seen many places in the area as a irregular intrusive formation through the stone faces. Photo: Óli Gardshodn -
At the wide pass under Regnsendan, the village paths from Leynum and Skælingi joins. In the background the mountain of Sátan. Photo: Óli Gardshodn -
View up to Regnsendin where we see the Streymoyar sill. Photo: Óli Gardshodn -
Again here in the foreground to the left, we see part of the Streymoyar sill. In the background we see the mountain of Skælingsfjall. Photo: Óli Gardshodn -
Again, here in the foreground to the left, we see part of the Streymoyar sill. In the background we see the mountain of Skælingsfjall. Photo: Óli Gardshodn -
The strait of Vestmannasund. In the background the island of Vágar. Photo: Óli Gardshodn -
Like so much else irregular in the area, this too is a bit of a rare cleft, called Ravnagjógv. Photo: Óli Gardshodn
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On Regnsendin, we will walk close to the characteristic Streymoyar sill that can be seen many places in the area as a irregular intrusive formation through the stone faces. Photo: Óli Gardshodn
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At the wide pass under Regnsendan, the village paths from Leynum and Skælingi joins. In the background the mountain of Sátan. Photo: Óli Gardshodn
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View up to Regnsendin where we see the Streymoyar sill. Photo: Óli Gardshodn
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Again here in the foreground to the left, we see part of the Streymoyar sill. In the background we see the mountain of Skælingsfjall. Photo: Óli Gardshodn
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Again, here in the foreground to the left, we see part of the Streymoyar sill. In the background we see the mountain of Skælingsfjall. Photo: Óli Gardshodn
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The strait of Vestmannasund. In the background the island of Vágar. Photo: Óli Gardshodn
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Like so much else irregular in the area, this too is a bit of a rare cleft, called Ravnagjógv. Photo: Óli Gardshodn
Enjoy stunning views on the easy, peaceful Kollafjørður - Skælingur hike in the Faroe Islands. Perfect for nature lovers.
A beautiful, varied, and pleasant hike with great views. The route first goes up along Brekká in Kollfjarðardalur, crosses the ridge by the large tarn and the unusual columnar basalt, and then continues down the slopes to Skælingur, where the Streymoy Sill leaves its mark on the landscape.The hike begins by crossing the Oyggjarvegur road and heading up along Brekká, climbing to the cairn 140 m above the road. Unfortunately, there is no marked path from Oyggjarvegur, so you must find a good spot to start the ascent. Once at the cairn, the route turns toward the Tarn in Brekkurnar. The name comes from the valley on the Skælingur side, which is called “up in Brekkurnar.” Here, the people of Skælingur used to cut their peat, and they cut so far up that Kollafjørður came into view.
It’s a truly special experience to walk across the ridge and down through the slopes toward Skælingur, with excellent views north through Vestmannasund. At first, the hike is primarily characterised by the striking columnar basalt at Regnsendi, part of the Streymoy Sill. A bit further down toward Skælingur, you can see how this sill—an irregular geological intrusion—continues southward, slanting down beneath Skælingsfjall, which at 767 m is the fourth-highest mountain on Streymoy.
This geologically fascinating area, stretching from Regnsendi south to Stórareyn, is stunning and much loved by geologists. You can also observe other interesting geological features, such as intersecting ravines and irregular cliffs.
The walk down to Skælingur is both beautiful and cosy. Particularly scenic is the area by Kálvadalsá, which also offers fine views toward Ravnagjógv. The route continues down past Garðá, north of the large cowshed, and finally reaches the road where the path ends.
Kollafjørður - Skælingur
The trail starts at the Royndarstøðin research station in Kollafjørður, at Frammi í Dal 166.
No bus routes stop directly at Royndarstøðin, so you must walk approximately 1.7 km to reach the starting point.
The nearest Bygdaleiðir bus stops are at Tunnilsmunnin and the Effo station in Kollfjarðardalur.
Route 300 Tórshavn – Airport – Sørvágur stops at both Tunnilsmunnin and the Effo station:
https://www.ssl.fo/fo/ferdaaetlan/bygdaleidir/300-torshavn-flogvollurin-sorvagur/
Route 400 Klaksvík – Tórshavn stops only at Tunnilsmunnin:
https://www.ssl.fo/fo/ferdaaetlan/bygdaleidir/400-klaksvik-torshavn/
The Tórshavn municipal bus service stops in Signab
Skælingur - Oyggjarvegurin
Public Transport
There is no public bus to Skælingur or on the road “Oyggjarvegurin”.
Arriving by car
Parking, Skælingur
You can park your car just below where the path starts, either north of the path by the cattle grid or by the roadside north of the house that you need to walk by when you go up to the path. (see the photo)
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Parking (green line) and starting point (blue line)
Kollafjørður - Skælingur
Skælingur - Kollafjørður
Facts
Duration
distance
Peak
Elevation
The hike is suitable with children
Medium
- An easy an comfortable hike
The entire path is grass-covered.
Region / Trail Difficulty
Difficult
8 km /
2h
30m
16 km /
5h
30m
