In Fámjin, you can start by the church, from where you take the lane by Fámjinsvegur 41 and continue on the village path. As soon as you are above the main road, you must climb over a fence to continue on the village path.

As you reach the hill Reyðabakki, at an elevation of 375 metres, you can enjoy the views of over the mountains around Fámjin, renowned for their beauty. From Reyðabakki, the hike continues southward through the plain of Fløtan. Having walked 1.3 km over the plain, you reach the outfield of Bjarghagi, where you go through a gate.

In Bjarghagi you will find several smaller and larger lakes, the largest being Mittvatn (elevation, 347 m) and Ryskivatn (elevation, 244 m). The view over the lakes at Bjarghagi, scattered at various elevations, is unique and beautiful. Above the lakes you will find the majestic peaks Borgin and Borgarknappur in addition to the ledge Glopprókin with its unique columnar basalt embedded into the mountain ridge.

The village path continues straight down to Ryskivatn, the largest of the lakes, lying at the bottom of Bjarghagi. Walk along the lake, cross the dam, continue south along the lake, and walk the short stretch on the dirt road to the parking lot. If your car is parked in Vágur, you can walk from the dam to the big parking lot below it. If you do not have a car, walk the 4 km on the dirt road to Vágur. From the road you see the power plant at Botnur, which is the first power plant in the Faroe Islands.