This is an easy hike that most everyone can handle. In places the path is not visible, so you must follow the cairns, which are well maintained. This is especially the case when you have reached level ground, ascending from Tórshavn and where the paths to Velbastaður and Kirkjubø split. Therefore, it is almost necessary to use a GPX file to make sure one stays on the right path and in case it turns foggy.

You can start the hike either by the farm in Havnardalur or by the main road above Velbastaður, 390 metres above sea level, just north of the exit to Velbastaður, where you will find an exit to a small dead-end road. You can park your car in the parking lot by the river.

On the path you will see Tórshavn from above and have a lovely veiw of the island of Koltur, a good idea is to include the hike up to the hollow Reynsmúlalág, where you will still find a dais made of rocks that was used for outdoor folk meetings, held as late as in the 1960s.

The path can be taken in either direction, weather and mode of transportation being decisive in which direction is preferable.

It is easy to find the path at both ends.