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Hesten

Senja, Norway

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST HIKES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 77 2026
Hesten

A steep day hike from Fjordgård on Senja up to the ridges and summit of Hesten. It looks straight across at the peak of Segla and over Medfjorden, and the final section to the summit involves scrambling with hands.

Highlights

  • View of Segla
  • Ridge between Segla and Hesten
  • Rocky scramble to summit

Good to know

  • About 3 hours round trip
  • Paid parking in Fjordgård via EasyPark
  • Final summit section steep, slippery when wet

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