Nesland to Nusfjord

The coastal path between Nesland and Nusfjord follows the shoreline the road never reaches — the old fishermen’s trail between the two villages. Walking in is the better way to arrive in Nusfjord: the village opens up in front of you instead of appearing through a windscreen.

What the walk is actually like

Do not let “coastal walk” suggest a stroll. The path is about five kilometres one way and runs in a steady series of small climbs and drops, with the sea beside you almost the whole time. Expect a wooden ladder at a small ravine, a short boulder field where you use your hands, and wet ground after rain — proper shoes, not sneakers. Allow two to three hours one way and it becomes what it should be: a half-day out on a shoreline with nobody on it.

The route is marked with red T’s, painted clearest for walkers going from Nesland toward Nusfjord — which is also the direction with the better finish. It is a fine choice for a fog day, when the summits have nothing to show: the coast keeps its views low.

The two ends