At the northernmost tip of the Faroe Islands lies a towering sea cliff by the name of Enniberg. Looming 754 m (2,474 ft) over the North Atlantic Ocean, it is said to be the world’s highest sea-facing promontory and, thanks to a thriving population of seabirds, has long been a magnet for ornithologists and boat-riding tourists alike. For those of a rambling persuasion, Cape Enniberg marks the turnaround point and scenic highlight of one of the Faroe Island’s most memorable hiking trails.
Planning Information:
- Getting There & Away: The nearest town to the village of Viðareiði is Klaksvik (20 minutes drive south). If you don’t have a car, you can hitchhike or take the #500 from Klaksvík to Viðareiði.
- Permits & Fees: No permits are required. At the time of writing, all hikers will need to pay a 200 DKK fee to the owners of the private property the trail passes through (Tip: You can leave the money in a mailbox near the trailhead gate)
- GPS: 1. Wikiloc GPX Track
- Bird Sanctuaries and Boat Rides: The cliffs of Cape Enniberg and its immediate coastal surrounds are a designated Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA). Notable among its avifauna are colonies of Atlantic puffins, black-legged kittiwakes, European storm petrels, and black guillemots. If you’re interested in experiencing this dramatic coastal environment from a different perspective, consider taking one of the regular boat tours departing from the nearby port of Klaksvik.
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Trail Notes:
The Cape Enniberg Trail begins at Viðareiði village, the northernmost settlement in the Faroes archipelago. After paying your fee to pass through private property, go through a gate and ascend gradually up the grassy hillside. Following a well-defined path marked by blue plastic poles, after approximately 20 minutes of climbing, the grass gives way to rocky terrain.