{"id":14187,"date":"2023-03-08T12:13:39","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T12:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/?p=14187"},"modified":"2024-08-22T10:55:59","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T09:55:59","slug":"romsdalseggen-hike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/romsdalseggen-hike\/","title":{"rendered":"12-Step-Guide To The Amazing Romsdalseggen Hike In \u00c5ndalsnes, Norway"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/romsdalseggen-hike\/#Everything_to_know_about_the_Romsdalseggen_hike_in_Norway\" >Everything to know about the Romsdalseggen hike in Norway<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/romsdalseggen-hike\/#1_Romsdalseggen_day_hike_the_stats\" >1. Romsdalseggen day hike: the stats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/romsdalseggen-hike\/#2_Where_is_the_Romsdalseggen_hike\" >2. Where is the Romsdalseggen hike?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/romsdalseggen-hike\/#3_The_map_of_the_Romsdalseggen_hike\" >3. The map of the Romsdalseggen hike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/romsdalseggen-hike\/#4_How_challenging_is_the_hike_along_Romsdalseggen\" >4. How challenging is the hike along Romsdalseggen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/romsdalseggen-hike\/#5_The_best_time_of_year_to_hike_Romsdalseggen\" >5. The best time of year to hike Romsdalseggen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/romsdalseggen-hike\/#6_How_to_get_to_the_Romsdalseggen_trailhead\" >6. How to get to the Romsdalseggen trailhead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/romsdalseggen-hike\/#7_The_highlights_of_the_Romsdalseggen_hike\" >7. The highlights of the Romsdalseggen hike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/romsdalseggen-hike\/#8_Facilities_along_the_Romsdalseggen_trail\" >8. Facilities along the Romsdalseggen trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/romsdalseggen-hike\/#9_In_which_direction_is_best_to_hike_Romsdalseggen\" >9. In which direction is best to hike Romsdalseggen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/romsdalseggen-hike\/#10_Romsdalseggen_trail_description\" >10. Romsdalseggen trail description<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/romsdalseggen-hike\/#11_How_to_shorten_or_extend_the_Romsdalseggen_hike\" >11. How to shorten or extend the Romsdalseggen hike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/romsdalseggen-hike\/#12_What_to_bring_and_wear_on_the_Romsdalseggen_hike\" >12. What to bring and wear on the Romsdalseggen hike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/romsdalseggen-hike\/#Best_accommodation_options_in_Andalsnes\" >Best accommodation options in \u00c5ndalsnes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/romsdalseggen-hike\/#Other_hikes_activities_and_places_to_experience_near_Andalsnes\" >Other hikes, activities, and places to experience near \u00c5ndalsnes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/romsdalseggen-hike\/#Support_my_website\" >Support my website!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\">The day hike along the Romsdalseggen ridgeline near \u00c5ndalsnes was still relatively unknown until a few years ago. Today, it has risen to an unmissable day hike in Norway, which is on par with Trolltunga or Preikestolen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Everything_to_know_about_the_Romsdalseggen_hike_in_Norway\"><\/span>Everything to know about the Romsdalseggen hike in Norway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have finally ticked off this hike during my last visit to Norway and my third stopover in \u00c5ndalsnes. A poor weather forecast or a high snowstorm stopped me from trekking along the Romsdalseggen the first two times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#48bda336\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Are you interested in incorporating Romsdalseggen into your holiday in Norway? It features on my following road trip plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/oslo-to-oslo-road-trip-across-the-fjords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oslo to Oslo 14-day itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/norway-road-trip-itinerary-for-adventure-lovers\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18870\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7-10-day road trip plan starting and ending in \u00c5lesund<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Romsdalseggen_day_hike_the_stats\"><\/span>1. <strong>Romsdalseggen<\/strong> day<strong> hike: the stats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-15-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15012\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-15-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-15-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-15.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total distance:<\/strong> 9.34 km \/ 5.8 mi*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time required<\/strong>: &nbsp;5-7 hours*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Ascent<\/strong>: 912 m \/ 2994 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total descent:<\/strong> 612 m \/ 2009 ft*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type of hike<\/strong>: One-way relocation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When to go<\/strong>: July &#8211; September<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parking:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Z6G1ndRyhQ3eCG82A\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Z6G1ndRyhQ3eCG82A\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">62.566845, 7.691285<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bus station<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/b5SL2MAczCfgxHEP9\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/b5SL2MAczCfgxHEP9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00c5ndalsnes Stasjon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*From the trailhead to the top of the gondola station<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Where_is_the_Romsdalseggen_hike\"><\/span>2. <strong>Where is the Romsdalseggen<\/strong> <strong>hike?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-20-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15014\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-20-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-20-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-20.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Romsdalseggen starts near the Venjedalen (Venje Valley), circa 15-minute drive from \u00c5ndalsnes, Norway&#8217;s top tourist destination. The bottom of the gondola station in \u00c5ndalsnes marks the end of the hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole area lies in the M\u00f8re Og Romsdal county, known for its dramatic mountains, beautiful alpine lakes, and many famous Fjords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Romsdalseggen ridgeline divides two valleys: Romsdalen to the West and Erstaddalen to the East. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_map_of_the_Romsdalseggen_hike\"><\/span>3. <strong>The map<\/strong> of the Romsdalseggen hike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1irM6ZS7SaxF6yA7I3sR0Zf0F-B1As00&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Above, you can see my path from the car park to the summit. I measured the distance, elevation gain, and route with my Garmin Fenix watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the arrow in the top left corner to see different points of interest and facilities along the hike and the route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_challenging_is_the_hike_along_Romsdalseggen\"><\/span>4. <strong>How challenging is the hike along Romsdalseggen?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"15015\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-11-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15015\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-11-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-11-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-11.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"15016\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-10-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15016\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-10-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-10-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-10.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"15017\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-7-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15017\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-7-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-7-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The difficulty level of <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-day-hikes-in-norway\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14200\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Norwegian day hikes<\/a> is rated by colour. Green is easy, blue is moderate, red is challenging, and black is reserved for experts only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The official difficulty rating of the Romsdalseggen day hike is red, which means it is certainly not a beginner trail. You should only attempt it if you have a good head for heights and don&#8217;t mind some light scrambling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The challenge also lies in the erratic Norwegian weather. Forecasts tend to be unreliable, so it is essential to come prepared for all types of weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the day I hiked along Romsdalseggen, I experienced three seasons: torrential downpours at the start, light snowfall in the middle, and sunny and humid towards the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiking Romsdalseggen with a dog<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>My dog Jasper accompanied me on this hike, and I wouldn&#8217;t take him again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless your dog is light enough to be lifted, you might struggle hiking Romsdalseggen with a dog. If it weren&#8217;t for the fact that my partner hiked with me and helped me lift Jasper, I would have had to turn around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having my dog strapped to my hiking harness at all times was also terrifying along the exposed sections of the trail. One bad move would have sent us tumbling down a cliff in no time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#cf2d2d30\"><strong>Important!<\/strong> Dogs must be leashed at all times when hiking Romsdalsegeen. Signs remind you of this rule every few hundred meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_best_time_of_year_to_hike_Romsdalseggen\"><\/span>5. The best time of year to hike Romsdalseggen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-16-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15018\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-16-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-16-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-16.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I hiked the Romsdalseggen ridgeline in mid-July, and there was still quite a bit of snow in some places. Whilst it was safe to pass, it was a good indication of how long the snow remains at higher elevations in Norway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be safe, don&#8217;t bet on hiking this trail any earlier than July. September marks the official end of the Romsdalseggen hiking season, but the first few weeks of October are often suitable for tackling this trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_to_get_to_the_Romsdalseggen_trailhead\"><\/span>6. <strong>How to get to the Romsdalseggen trailhead<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-5-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15019\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-5-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-5-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The best and most environmentally friendly option to get to the trailhead of the Romsdalseggen hike is to take a bus. A special bus line operates between \u00c5ndalsnes and the trailhead during summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buses leave daily from the \u00c5ndalsnes bus station near the town centre&#8217;s visitor centre. I marked it on the map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey takes around 20 minutes and <strong>costs 250 NOK\/person<\/strong>. Jasper, my dog, was allowed on board with me and travelled free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP<\/strong>: You can pre-book the tickets on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nor-way.no\/en\/travelplanner#\/reise\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nor-way.no\/en\/travelplanner#\/reise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bus company&#8217;s website<\/a>. <strong>Type in <em>\u00c5ndalsnes stasjon<\/em> as the starting point and <em>Romsdalseggem<\/em> as the endpoint.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I took the first bus of the day at 7:30 AM. Only a handful of other hikers travelled with us, but as the day progressed, buses got busier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you travel by car, you can park <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/deJe6wyiBRatqR1H6\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/deJe6wyiBRatqR1H6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> and walk 500 meters to the bus station to catch the bus. The parking cost for the whole day is 200 NOK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_highlights_of_the_Romsdalseggen_hike\"><\/span>7. <strong>The highlights of the Romsdalseggen<\/strong> <strong>hike<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"15020\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-24-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15020\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-24-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-24-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-24-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-24.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"15021\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-23-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15021\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-23-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-23-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-23.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"15022\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-14-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15022\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-14-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-14-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-14.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Romsdalen and Romsdalhorn <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been following my blog for a while, you will know that I have done hundreds of hikes. The Romsdalseggen day hike quickly became one of my favourites. It has the most dramatic views any hiker can wish for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ridgeline hikes are the best because you are constantly graced with amazing views. When it comes down to Romsdalseggen, it&#8217;s no different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vistas include the intensely green Romsdal valley with the turquoise river Rauma flowing through it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The triangle-shaped Romsdalhorn and the sheer drop of the Trollveggen &#8211; Europe&#8217;s highest vertical cliff- are the most impressive views along this hike. During the last stage, you will also get a panoramic view of \u00c5ndalsnes and the Isfjord. A true feast for the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-day-hikes-in-norway\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14200\">30 Best Day Hikes and Via Ferratas in the Fjord Region of Norway<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Facilities_along_the_Romsdalseggen_trail\"><\/span>8. <strong>Facilities along the Romsdalseggen trail<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"15032\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-27-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15032\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-27-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-27-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-27-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-27-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"15033\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-26-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15033\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-26-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-26-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-26-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-26-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are paid toilets at the train station near the bus stop in \u00c5ndalsnes. You will also find toilets at the trailhead and the gondola station at the end of the hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from those mentioned above, there are no toilet facilities or bins along the hike, and since it&#8217;s a very exposed trail, finding a hidden spot for a pee isn&#8217;t easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8216;leave no trace&#8217; policy applies on the trail. Pack away any trash, including toilet paper, tissues, fruit peels or other footrests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_In_which_direction_is_best_to_hike_Romsdalseggen\"><\/span>9. In which direction is best to hike Romsdalseggen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-18-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15027\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-18-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-18-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-18.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can hike the trail in both directions, and both options have advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1: Venjedalen to \u00c5ndalsnes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Romsdalseggen hike is slightly less strenuous if you start it in Venjedalen. The trailhead in Venjedalen is 300 vertical meters higher than the one in \u00c5ndalsnes, which means less elevation gain (900 meters vs 1200 meters). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also finish the hike in \u00c5ndalsnes, meaning you can return to your hotel for a shower or grab a quick bite immediately afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you will take the shuttle in the morning, another positive is that you are not bound to a bus schedule when you finish the hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the route I followed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2: \u00c5ndalsnes to Venjedalen<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This option is better if you take the gondola up and start hiking from the upper station first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, you will save yourself 600 meters of climbing, and your total elevation gain and loss on the trail will be approximately 600 meters up and 900 meters down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also thought when hiking Romsdalseggen that the views would have been better when hiking from \u00c5ndalsnes to Venjedalen as they would be in front of you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When hiking from Venjedalen, I constantly stopped to look back at Romsdalshorn and Troll Wall. Of course, it was only a mild inconvenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The downside is that you will be tied to the bus schedule because you must take the shuttle back to \u00c5ndalsnes after completing the hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Romsdalseggen_trail_description\"><\/span>10. Romsdalseggen <strong>trail description<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15025\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-2-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15025\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-2-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-2-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-2.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15026\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-4-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15026\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-4-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-4-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-4.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"15028\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-19-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15028\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-19-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-19-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-19.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole Romsdalseggen hike is well signposted with trail markings (red T-shaped guiding signs painted on rocks) or guiding poles, like in the photo above. Navigation is straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you first leave the parking lot in Venjedalen, you will start with a gentle ascent until you reach a small plateau. This is the easiest part of the Romsdalseggen hike. You will gain ca. 400 meters in the first 2.4 kilometres. This part took me around one hour and fifteen minutes to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the next 1 hour and 800 meters of distance, you will ascend circa 300 vertical meters until you reach the ridgeline. This part is quite steep, and you gain elevation quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once along the ridgeline,  you follow an undulating trail. Crossing the entire ridgeline takes around 3 hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The path becomes very narrow in certain parts, with a few hundred meters of drop on either side. If you are scared of heights, you will have a tough time. Chains have been placed in the steepest parts to help hikers get across.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_How_to_shorten_or_extend_the_Romsdalseggen_hike\"><\/span>11. How to shorten or extend the Romsdalseggen hike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-17-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15035\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-17-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-17-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-17.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several variations of the Romsdalseggen day hike and ways to make it longer or shorter. The two most notable ones are below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extension to Mount Bl\u00e5nebba<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you reach the ridgeline, you follow the signs for Mount Bl\u00e5nebba instead of going right. Going to the summit will add around 200 vertical meters to the hike and 2 extra kilometres. Return the same way to where you veered off the trail and continue along the ridgeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since there was still a lot of snow on the summit of Mount Bl\u00e5nebba, I decided to skip this extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Returning to \u00c5ndalsnes with a gondola<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The last part of the Romsdalseggen hike between the upper gondola station and \u00c5ndalsnes runs within a treeline with occasional viewpoints towards the Fjord, Rampestrekken being the most notable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This section is not the most enjoyable, with steep parts and roots sticking out from the ground. The trail also becomes very slippery in wet conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After reading a few other trip reports and speaking to my friend, who hiked Romsdalseggen a few years back, I decided to skip the last part and take the gondola down. I didn&#8217;t feel like I missed out on anything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_to_bring_and_wear_on_the_Romsdalseggen_hike\"><\/span>12. <strong>What to bring and wear on the Romsdalseggen hike<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-9-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15030\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-9-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-9-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-9-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Romsdalseggen-9-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/710T6PmcwQL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:217px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Black Diamond Trekking Poles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I never leave on a trail without a pair of my trusted Black Diamond Carbon Z Poles. At 300 grams a pair, they are hard to compete with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44PMIuG\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44PMIuG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a> (Worldwide) \/ <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/xkxPq3\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"backcountry.tnu8.net\/xkxPq3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Backcountry<\/a><\/strong> (US)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bfgcdn.com\/1500_1500_90\/119-0301\/hanwag-womens-alverstone-ii-gtx-walking-boots-detail-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:237px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hanwag Hiking Boots<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>My longest-lasting pair of hiking boots (and I went through quite a few) is the Hanwag Alverstone. They were perfect for muddy Norwegian trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OkpGH7\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OkpGH7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51y975lX+wL._AC_SL1080_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:178px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HydraPak Hydration Bladder<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no better way to stay hydrated on the trails than to have constant and direct access to your water without taking your backpack off. Thanks to its slim design, the hose coming out of the side of the bladder, and a magnet clip that makes the hose attachment easy, I find the HydraPak the best water bladder on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42KM3La\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bCHKpx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71lTXFMwn-L._AC_UX679_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:195px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Merino Wool Socks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I always carry two pairs of socks in my day pack and always have them on me during multiday backpacking trails. Merino wool fibres and their unique properties are resistant to odours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rBdetK\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rBdetK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide) \/ <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/jrmRVM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Backcountry<\/a><\/strong> (US) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bfgcdn.com\/600_600_90\/102-2745-0311\/patagonia-womens-granite-crest-jacket-waterproof-jacket.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:279px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardshell Rain Jacket<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You would be mad not to bring a rain jacket on a hiking holiday trip to Norway. Patagonia&#8217;s sustainability efforts make it my go-to outdoor clothing brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/k0W4k0\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/k0W4k0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Backcountry<\/a><\/strong> (US) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/91kfKZtkJnL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:161px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Osprey Hikelite 18 Liter Backpack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Osprey backpacks have accompanied me since the humble beginnings of this website. I think they offer the perfect fit without sacrificing their usability.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DiE0cP\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DiE0cP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide) \/ <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/zN4z00\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/zN4z00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Backcountry<\/a><\/strong> (US)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#7bdbb56b\">Did you know you can support my site, by using the affiliate links in my post? Thanks to you, I receive a small commission any time you buy or reserve something. It helps me create more awesome content like the one you are reading.  <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_accommodation_options_in_Andalsnes\"><\/span>Best accommodation options in \u00c5ndalsnes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several accommodation options in \u00c5ndalsnes to meet any budget, and below are a few I recommend. If you use the links below, I will receive a small commission to help me write more helpful content for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/trollstigen-camping-and-gjestegard.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/trollstigen-camping-and-gjestegard.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trollstigen Camping and Cabins<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right near the bottom of Trollstigen Road with beautiful surroundings<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Rated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/trollstigen-resort.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;activeTab=main\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/trollstigen-resort.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;activeTab=main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trollstigen Resort<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well-equipped cabins with parking with tranquil surroundings<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Luxury Fans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/grand-bellevue.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/no\/grand-bellevue.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grand Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking distance to the gondola station, clean and modern rooms<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_hikes_activities_and_places_to_experience_near_Andalsnes\"><\/span><strong>Other hikes, activities, and places to experience near \u00c5ndalsnes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Via-Ferrata-Romsdalsstigen-Norway-14-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15295\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Via-Ferrata-Romsdalsstigen-Norway-14-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Via-Ferrata-Romsdalsstigen-Norway-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Via-Ferrata-Romsdalsstigen-Norway-14-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Via-Ferrata-Romsdalsstigen-Norway-14.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Litlefjellet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The best vantage point of the famous Troll Wall can be reached in just 30 minutes. <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/litlefjellet-hike-norway\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15265\">Hiking to Litlefjellet<\/a> offers great views of Romsdalhorn and the serpentines of the turquoise river Rauma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Via ferrata Romsdalsstigen<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A great half-day activity for true adrenaline junkies. <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-romsdalsstigen\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15292\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Via Ferrata Romsdalsstigen<\/a> was the hardest ferrata I have ever done. If you love to challenge yourself, you should try it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trollstigen<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Who hasn\u2019t seen at least one picture of the famous serpent road called the Trollstigen? It just so happens that it leads to \u00c5ndalsnes. It\u2019s one of the must-do experiences in Norway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trollvegen<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is still on my list, and I will be back in Norway to tackle it. The challenging trail leads to a viewpoint of the Troll Wall, and according to the Travel Norway website,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitnorway.com\/places-to-go\/fjord-norway\/northwest\/listings-northwest\/hike-to-the-top-of-trollveggen-store-trolltind-(1788-m-a-s-l-)-with-uteguiden\/226872\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Trollveggen hike<\/a>&nbsp;is the best option to see it from above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gondola and Rampestreken Viewpoint<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose you don&#8217;t want to hike the whole Romsdalseggen trail but would still like to check out the great views of Isfjord and Romsdalen. In that case, you can ride the gondola up and down and take the guided hike from the upper gondola terminal to the Rampestreken viewpoint and back. 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