Einangsetra Hike – Short Trail with Åndalsnes and Romsdalsfjord Views

The Einangsetra hike is a short and easy trail near Isfjorden that rewards you with spectacular views over the Romsdalsfjord, Åndalsnes, and the dramatic Romsdalen Valley. The walk from Skorgedalen takes about 40 minutes and is perfect for a scenic outdoor stop on your fjord itinerary. Map to use: Romsdalsfjella Nord 1:50000.

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The hike to Einangsetra is short and easy hike with great view. It is a hike that takes you around 40 minutes to walk each way.

Season, guiding and important safety information

SAFETY & RESPONSIBILITY: Follow the Mountain Code when hiking in Norway. Conditions can change from summer and sunshine to winter and frost within minutes. Always be prepared for rapidly changing weather.

Read about your personal responsibility and how to stay safe in Norwegian nature.

BEFORE YOU GO: Weather and conditions are crucial. Always take this into account before setting out. Avoid the hike in bad weather, fog, thunderstorms, snow or icy conditions. Bring appropriate clothing, good hiking shoes, a map and compass, and enough food and water. Always check the weather forecast before you go.

DIFFICULTY: Moderate. This is a general assessment based on distance, terrain, elevation gain and exposure.

DURATION: 2–3 hours.

ELEVATION: This hike starts at approximately 315 masl (Parking at Skorgedalen). Highest point at approximately 450 masl.

SEASON: June to September. These are approximate months and depend on weather, temperature and snow conditions in the mountains.

SUITABILITY: This is a moderate hike that requires normal physical fitness and some experience hiking in varied terrain. There may be steep, rocky or slippery sections along the route. Be extra careful in wet conditions.

GUIDE: We recommend using a guide on this hike. See Tindesenteret in Åndalsnes for information about guided tours..

NAVIGATION: We recommend always bringing a map and compass in case of fog.

MOBILE COVERAGE: Mobile coverage is often limited or unstable on many of the hikes described on this website, and in some areas there is no mobile coverage at all. It is recommended to bring an extra power bank for your mobile phone.

LIVESTOCK ON GRAZING LAND: Keep a safe distance from grazing animals, avoid sudden movements and close gates behind you. Dogs must be kept on a leash as required by regulations for much of the year. Read more about how to behave around animals and nature in Norway.

OFFICIAL TRAIL DESCRIPTION: Descriptions on fjords.com may be incomplete or contain errors. Always check updated information from official sources before you go. Many hikes in Norway can be found on UT.no, which provides maps and elevation profiles. Here is a trail description of Einangsetra on Romsdal.com.

Hike to Einangsetra Mountain pasture

Einangsetra in Isfjorden, Romsdal. View towards Åndalsnes and Romsdalen.
Einangsetra in Isfjorden, Romsdal. View towards Åndalsnes and Romsdalen.

See map and more detailed tour description from Romsdal.com.

Drive nine kilometers west from the center of Isfjorden. Turn to the right at Vikabukta and drive up the toll road to the parking lot at Skorgedalen.

The hike to Einangsetra starts from the parking lot at Skorgedalen. Cross the bridge and follow the gravel road eastwards to the end. The trail is marked from here to Einangsetra. The hike is easy and will take you around 40 minutes.

You walk in the forest until you reach Einangsetra and can enjoy the wiew towards the Romsdalsfjord, Åndalsnes, the Romsdalen Valley and the surrounding mountains like Romsdalshorn and the Troll Wall (Trollveggen).

Romsdalsfjord – What to See and Do

From snowy mountains to beautiful coastline of islands and reefs. Experience all this in one day due to the short distance from mountains to coast. Trollstigen, Trollveggen and Rampestreken are great places to visit in the inner part of the Romsdalsfjord, where the fjord meets the spectacular and alpine Romsdal mountains. The Romsdalsfjord is located in the county of Møre og Romsdal, north in Western Norway.

Visit NorthWest

Visit NorthWest is the official destination company for Møre og Romsdal, a region known for its spectacular fjords, mountains, coastal scenery and dramatic landscapes, including the Geirangerfjord, Hjørundfjord and the Romsdalsfjord area.

Hotels and accommodation in and near Åndalsnes

The area at and around Åndalsnes in Romsdal has a large selection of hotels and other accommodation options.

Panorama Picture from the inner part of the Romsdalsfjord. Isfjorden left, Åndalsnes in the middle.
Panorama Picture from the inner part of the Romsdalsfjord. Isfjorden left, Åndalsnes in the middle.

Here you will find an overview of recommended hotels and accommodations in Western Norway – FJORDS HOTELS, FJORD SPA and FJORDS LIVING. You will also find an overview of MICHELIN KEY HOTELS in Western Norway – hotels recommended by Michelin.

There are 13 restaurants that have awarded Michelin Stars and Michelin Guide’s Point Of View in Western Norway. Seven of the Michelin restaurants are located in Stavanger, five in Bergen, and one in Bekkjarvik on the coast near the Hardangerfjord. Here you will find an overview of MICHELIN RESTAURANTS in Western Norway.

USEFUL LINKS is an overview of websites with useful information about Norway and the fjords.

Einangsetra in Romsdal – Map Overview