Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
section is Romsdalstrappa, a series of natural stone stairs (built by a team of Nepalese
sherpas) leading to a 6.5m-long metal grid that juts into thin air (calling it a 'viewing plat-
form' just doesn't seem to do it justice).
This trail can also be the start for walking Romsdalseggen, and you can walk from both
directions, from Åndalsnes to Vengedalen or from Vengedalen and back to Åndalsnes.
From July to September, a bus (Nkr125, including map and trail information) leaves Ån-
dalsnes for Vengedalen every mornning at 9.30am, making for an easy way to do the walk
in reverse. You can buy tickets from the tourist office, hotels and campsites. Wear at least
sturdy trainers and bring plenty of water.
Other spin-off hikes from here include the straightforward ascent of the summit of
Høgnosa (991m) and a trek on to Åkesfjellet (1215m). Alternatively, traverse along the
marked route 5km eastward and descend to Isfjorden village, at the head of Isfjord.
Kløvstien
HIKING
Beginning in Isterdalen, on the RV63, the Kløvstien path's initial valley section is good for
a gentle, forrested walk, or, for something more challenging, continue up to the steeper
section along Stigfossen.
Climbing
The best local climbs are the less extreme sections of the 1500m-high rock route on
Trollveggen and the 1550m-high Romsdalshorn, but there are a wealth of others. Serious
climbers should buy
Klatring i Romsdal
(Nkr300), which includes rock- and ice-climbing
information in both Norwegian and English.
Skiing
Romsdalen is considered among the best skiing areas in the country, with the rewards of
untouched powder and continuous views of fjords and wild peaks awaiting those who are
up to its ski up/ski down challenges.
Kirketaket
(1439m) is one of the Romsdalen 'classics' and takes three- to five-hours to
ascend but delivers over 1000 vertical metres of steep downhill slopes, from where you
can ski right down to the fjord. Spring and early summer skiing is possible once the Troll-
stigen road opens as well.
