Storemolla – Island Nature and Hiking Trails

Rocky islands, high peaks and hiking trails define Storemolla. Molla consists of Stormolla and Litlmolla and lies in the Lofoten Islands at the entrance to Raftsundet. There are various ways to explore the area when planning your holiday: a family hike from Brettesnes to Gullvika or the Rulten Panorama tour on Storemolla. Ferry connections and specific trail access points can also help you get your bearings as you consider which experiences to prioritise when looking for a holiday apartment in Storemolla.

Islands and Peaks

The two Molla islands are rocky, but their described features differ: Litlmolla covers 9.7 km² and is uninhabited. On Stormolla, Heggedalstinden reaches a height of 751 metres. Storemolla has numerous peaks and varied nature that is well suited to exploring. If you’re planning a trip with island scenery and peaks in mind, you’ll find specific landscape features here, without the islands being reduced to a single viewpoint.

Experiences like these can help shape what you want from your trip when choosing accommodation. Consider whether a hike from Brettesnes or the Rulten Panorama route suits your plans. The trails differ in several ways, including that an approximate duration is given for the hike to Gullvika, while the Rulten Panorama route can be cycled throughout.

Hikes to Gullvika and on Rulten Panorama

The family hike from Brettesnes to Gullvika takes about 2 to 3 hours and follows an old road or path. Along the way, the road eventually becomes a clearly marked trail. The route can be extended past Gullvika to Borkvikvatnet. When planning your day, you can therefore take into account both the stated time frame and the option of a longer route; no additional walking time is given for the extension.

Rulten Panorama is a hike on the 442-metre-high Durmålstinden on Storemolla. The route offers uninterrupted views of Rulten and can be cycled along its entire length. It also includes a descent of about 2.2 kilometres, which leads to the shore at Øyhellesund. These details give you different ways to plan: you can consider a hike to Gullvika with the stated duration, or factor the cycling option and elevation of Rulten Panorama into your plans.

Getting There and Finding Your Way

A car ferry connects Svolvær with Brettesnes in the south of Storemolla. There is also a ferry connection between Digermulen and Storemolla. If you want to reach the Rulten Panorama route after getting off the ferry on Storemolla, you’ll come to a junction after about 500 metres. The access point there is to the right, in the direction of Øyhellesund. You can park along the road near Mollaveien 761, where the trail begins. These specific reference points can help you plan your journey and find the trail.

Brettesnes: Fishing and History

Brettesnes is shaped by both fishing and a distinctive industrial history. In addition to fishing, there is some tourism activity there. Norway’s first herring oil factory was established in Brettesnes in 1884. This historical connection adds insight into local history alongside the hikes; it is another reason to consider Brettesnes when planning your trip. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment for a stay on Storemolla, the ferry connection to Brettesnes and the hike to Gullvika that starts there may be just as relevant as using Rulten Panorama as a reference point.

Other local pages at this level include Laupstad, Eide, Henningsvær, Gimsøysand, Kabelvåg, Digermulen, Svolvær and Laukvik.

For the broader travel overview: Vågan.