ISFJORDEN – HIKING

Some of our most famous mountains are located around Isfjorden. The Romsdalseggen hike is one of Norway´s most scenic hikes. Map to use: Romsdalsfjella Nord 1:50000.

Isfjorden-Kavliheian
Kavliheian Mountain Pasture in Isfjorden. Mt Juratind in the background.

Some of the mountains in Isfjorden and nearby are Romsdalshorn, Trollveggen, Vengetind, Blånebba, Juratind, Kirketaket and Torshammaren. Here you can read about some of the hikes you can do from Isfjorden. We recommend that you use guide services on many of the mountain, climbing and skiing trips in Isfjorden and Romsdal.

NOTE – The hikes described in this article have different seasons. See the links to the different hikes to read more about the hikes and season.

SAFETY IN THE MOUNTAINS – You should follow the Norwegian Mountain Code when hiking in Norway. It can change from summer and sunny weather to winter and frost in minutes! Always check the Weather Forecast before you go hiking. For safety reasons it is recommended to avoid hiking in Thunderstorms, in fog, in bad weather and when it is snow and ice on the trail and in the mountain! Always bring good clothes and hiking shoes. And have enough food and water in your rucksack.

Vengedalen Valley in Isfjorden

There are many valleys that are claimed to be “Norway’s most beautiful”. Vengedalen Valley is one of them. What is certain is that the Vengedalen is right up there in the lead. Vengedalen has been a favorite destination for both locals and tourists since the dawn of time. It is primarily the sport of climbing that has put Vengedalen in Isfjorden on the map of Norway. Today, Vengedalen is best known for being the starting point of the Romsdalseggen and Litlefjellet hikes.

FJORDS NORWAY - Lake Vengedalsvatnet has Mt Romsdalshorn and Trollveggen as backdrops. It can't be more beautiful than this.
Lake Vengedalsvatnet has Mt Romsdalshorn and Trollveggen as backdrops. It doesn’t get more beautiful than this.

Romsdalseggen

Romsdalseggen has in a short time become one of Norway’s most popular mountain hikes. The hike starts in Vengedalen and ends in the city center of Åndalsnes by the Romsdalsfjord. Now you can choose between hiking down from Nesaksla or take the Romsdal Gondola down to Åndalsnes.

FJORDS NORWAY - Romsdalseggen by the Romsdalsfjord
Romsdalseggen by the Romsdalsfjord

Litlefjellet

The hike to Litlefjellet in Romsdal is short, but the view from the mountain ridge is fantastic. From Litlefjellet you can see straight down to the Romsdalen Valley and to the Troll Wall (Trollveggen) on the other side of the valley. If Romsdalseggen is too long for you, we recommend the hike to Litlefjellet. This is a “Romsdalseggen Light-hike” with a view which is out of this world.

Kavliheian

Kavliheian mountain pasture in Isfjorden is a short and easy hike that is perfect for families with small children. And a great fjord view towards the Romsdalsfjord is included.

Grøvdalsbakken

The hike to Grøvdalsakken in Isfjorden is steep and heavy. But the view you get when you get over the edge towards Lake Bakkevatnet is fantastic.

Brevikskaret

The hike to Brevikskaret goes along an old tractor road. A great fjord view towards the Romsdalsfjord, to Romsdalseggen and down to Åndalsnes is included.

Einangsetra

Einangsetra has a great view down to the Romsdalsfjord, Åndalsnes and the Romsdalen Valley. You can see Romsdalseggen and mountains such as Trollveggen, Romsdalshorn and Vengetind from Einangsetra. The hike starts at Skorgedalen.

Isfjorden.com - View from Einangsetra towards the Romsdalsfjord, Åndalsnes and Romsdalen.
View from Einangsetra towards the Romsdalsfjord, Åndalsnes and Romsdalen.

 

Isfjorden in Romsdal – Map Overview