The hike to Litlefjellet in Romsdal is short, but the views along the mountain ridge are impressive. This is an easy and accessible hike that offers a big nature experience in a short amount of time, and a great alternative for those who want to enjoy Romsdal’s dramatic scenery without hiking the full Romsdalseggen Ridge. Map to use: Romsdalseggen DNT Hiking Map 1:25000.
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If you are in the Romsdalsfjord Area area during summer and autumn, Mt Litlefjellet Ridge in the Vengedalen Valley in Isfjorden is a nice mountain hike.
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.
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: 1–2 hours.
ELEVATION: This hike starts at approximately 660 masl (Parking by the road). Highest point at approximately 800 masl (Litlefjellet Mountain Ridge).
SEASON: Mid June to September. These are approximate months and depend on weather, temperature and snow conditions in the mountains.
SUITABILITY: Be aware that the Litlefjellet mountain ridge has steep cliffs on both sides! And parts of the trail up to Litlefjellet have steep sections. If you bring children, always take care of them on the way up and keep them in a safe distance from the steep sections of the trail as it is easy to stumble / fall in these sections. Also keep safe distance from the steep cliffs on both sides of the mountain ridge! Best suited for older children who are used to hiking in the mountains since there are some steep passages with exposed surroundings.
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 Litlefjellet on UT.no.
The hike to Mt Litlefjellet
Mt Litlefjellet and Romsdalen seen from Mt Blånebba. Hike to Mt Litlefjellet marked in red (the drawing of the the trail is not accurate).
See map and more detailed tour description from Romsdal.com.
The starting point and the trail is marked, and parts of the trail are secured with chains.
Be aware that the Litlefjellet mountain ridge has steep cliffs on both sides! And parts of the trail up to Litlefjellet have steep sections. Pay special attention to this if it has rained and the trail and mountains are wet and slippery.
Lake Vengedalsvatnet in Vengedalen, Isfjorden in Romsdal. Mt Romsdalshorn and Trollveggen in the background.
You start the hike to Litlefjellet from the Vengedalen Valley in Isfjorden, the same valley as where the Romsdalseggen Hike starts.
Continue driving further up the valley, pass Lake Vengedalsvatnet and drive towards Mt Romsdalshorn.
You can see the Litlefjellet Ridge on the right side, and you can also se the trail on the hillside. The starting point is signposted, and there is also room for a few cars near where the trail starts.
Below is a video from the drive from just below Vengedalssetra Mountain Pasture towards the starting point of the Litlefjellet hike.
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.
The area at and around Åndalsnes in Romsdal has a large selection of hotels and other accommodation options.
View from Mt Litlefjellet to the Romsdalen Valley, Mt Romsdalshorn and Trollveggen. Åndalsnes and the Romsdalsfjord to the right.
HOTELS, MICHELIN AND USEFUL LINKS
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.
Romsdalseggen and Litlefjellet – Map Overview (markings are not accurate).
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