Romsdalseggen Ridge
Romsdalseggen
One of Norway's most beautiful ridge hikes. The knife-edge ridge overlooks the Romsdal Valley and fjords, covering about 10 km.
The Romsdalseggen trail is located in Åndalsnes, about 50 km from Molde (about 1 hour by car, including the ferry). Many media outlets have named it one of the most beautiful ridge hikes in the world. The classic route takes a shuttle bus from Vengedalen to the trailhead, crosses the ridge, and then descends through Nesaksla to the town of Åndalsnes. The total distance is about 10 km with roughly 970 meters of cumulative ascent, and it takes 6–8 hours. There is a section along the ridge with significant exposure, and you can take a bypass if you prefer. In summer, shuttle buses run, so book tickets in advance. You can also take the Romsdal cable car down the mountain.
Opening hours
Late Jun–Sep (depending on snow)
Nearby sights
- Romsdalen Gondola
- Rampestreken
- Romsdalsstigen Via Ferrata
- Norwegian Mountaineering Centre
- Rauma Railway
- Troll Wall
- Trollstigen Viewpoint
- Rødven Stave Church