Mountain hikes

If you're not afraid of heights and have a steady step, a walk up Straumshornet is surprisingly modest. It's a fairly short route with splendid views across fjord and mountain. Dravlausegga, which rises just behind, is another airy climb—longer and wonderfully rewarding.

With loose heel bindings, the ski touring possibilities are nearly endless. Auskjeret and Langfjella on Fjellsetra are well-trodden favourites. You'll find cross-country trails around Nysætervatnet on Fjellsetra, Sessvatnet near Ikornnes, or Vassætra climbing the moorland from Fauske or along the gravel road up from Hjellane.