The route begins at the library above the boat basin. From here, walk through the park and follow Traðargøtu street above the school and eyst of the football pitch. Now go eystward of the river and through a sheepfold. Wayfinding posts mark the way along the Skarðsá river. 

Facing west, you have views over Fuglafjørður to Mt. Blábjørg, the pass Jøklaskarð, Mt. Gjógvaráfjall and Niðan á Hús, where people from Fuglafjørður hid from pirates in the past. Further up, you will find the ledge Nón (which the sun hits at the hour of “nón,” that is 3 p.m.), the pass Breiðaskarð, Mt. Kambur, the pass Trælavatnaskarð, and Mt. Tyril.
Top Fuglafjørður, an organised hike to the 10 peaks around Fuglafjørður, is sometimes held in September. With its 18-20 kilometres, the hike is demanding but also exceptionally beautiful. For further information, contact the local tourist information office.

The path from Fuglafjørður to Hellurnar is called Sjúrðargøta. Legend has it that a giant from Suðuroy came to the village of Oyndarfjørður to test his strength. No one dared to fight him. The people of Oyndarfjørður urged Sjúrður, the farmer, to challenge the giant. He wanted his youngest son, also named Sjúrður, to try. They wrestled and Sjúrður the younger beat the giant. His father paid him well for this feat.

At the top of the pass Skarðið, you will find two large cairns. According to old custom, each time one crosses the pass, three small stones are to be thrown at the cairns while saying: “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” This is meant to both protect you from getting lost and bless your trip. To the north of Skarðið, you can see the village of Oyndarfjørður and the mountains Tindur, Knúkur and Sandfelli. On the first Sunday of August, an open-air public meeting with speeches and songs is held at Skarðið.
From here it is possible to take a detour to Altarið (483 m) a mountain to the north with exceptional views. The hike is one kilometre each way.

The hills Hulduheyggjar are to the west as you descend from the pass. Here, the story goes, the midwife of Dalbøur in Fuglafjørður aided a Huldre woman (a type of rock troll) in childbirth, a service for which she was richly rewarded.

Another story says that the farmer in Oyndafjørður and a farmer in Fuglafjørður named Gullbrandur fought over land. Gullbrandur was killed and hid in the cave Gullbrandshellið and later buried in Gullbrandsleiði, both of which you will find along this path.
Approaching Hellurnar, the path takes you down through the crag Kliv. From here, continue down the hill Spreingisbrekka. It is a little steep until you reach the outfield gate.