The most popular day hike in the Lyngen Alps, way north of the Arctic Circle, is to BlÄisvatnet.
A striking blue colour with steep mountains in the background.
It’s considered an EASY hike for the family â but I rolled my ankle a little twice on the rocks and scree.
About 8km return, but watch your footing.
Click PLAY or watch a summer video on YouTube.
It’s fairly close to the Svensby ferry landing.
Personally, I wasn’t all that impressed by BlĂ„isvatnet. There are gorgeous lakes everywhere in Norway. For me this wasn’t anything special.
In fact, I preferred another hike even closer to Svensby â I had the Barheia summit all to myself. The much-more-famous Blue Lake was super crowded the day I was there.
Related – trip report – StunningOutdoorsÂ
It is available on AllTrails.
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