Hike to Fagridalur, Skúvoy

The name of this valley “Fagridalur” translates to “The beautiful valley” and we can assure you, it lives up to its name. The hike to this beautiful valley is also full of sagas from olden times and rich birdlife.

The hike starts to the north of the village in Skúvoy. There is a little, climb in the beginning of the hike and after that it is more or less flat in the outfield. As you leave the village and the valley opens in front of you, you will understand why it has gotten its name. There is only one rock in this valley, its called Tróndarsteinur. Connected to The Faroese Saga, legend says that Tróndur í Gøtu hid behind this rock, when Sigmundur Brestisson was about to strike him with the sword. The mark from the sword is visible on the rock. Sigmundur and his associates threw themselves off the cliff, and swam to Sandvík from here.

The valley is also connected to the sad story about Rannvá. Legends say that Rannvá was a banished farmer’s daughter that was sent to exile in this valley after she got pregnant out of wedlock. Since she and her daughter were isolated in this valley, she was one of only two survivors in Skúvoy from the Black Death Plague. The ruins of the house, Rannvátoft, can be seen in the valley.

The owners of the outfield charge 50 kr. to do the hike on your own, but we definitely recommend a guided tour so you can hear all the stories connected to this magnificent place. Contact us at info@visitsandoy.fo and we’ll provide you with a local guide.