A stunning day trip in Norway, Molde in summer 2023

Are you traveling in Norway on your own or staying for just one day in Molde and want to explore some hiking trails with a local guide? Feel free to contact us and we will find a suitable hike for you.

Overview: 

All you have to do is show up with your backpack and your boots laced, ready to hike.

Those guided tours take you into the heart of world-renowned wilderness destinations like countless number of waterfalls, Troll Church, Atlantic Road, Romsdalseggen, or some smaller mountaintops with amazing views over the fjords.

We will help you to choose the hike that is suitable for your fitness level and make sure you have a healthy lunch. We will pick you up from your accommodation and drive you back safely, leaving you dreaming about your next trip. You can also use your own car.

What to bring/wear:

  • Backpack
  • Waterbottle
  • Wind and waterproof jacket
  • Warm cardigan
  • Comfortable outdoors shoes or boots
  • Socks
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen

Program: 

Tusenåsvarden and Frænavarden are a short distance from Molde city centre, around 500-600 m.a.s.l. You will hike for 2-5 hours, and enjoy the view over Molde fjord and the city.

Troll Church, 484 m.a.s.l., consists of three exciting limestone and marble grottos with underground streams and a beautiful waterfall. On the surface, to the west of the uppermost grotto, there is a lake with white marble "jetties". The mountain behind the Trolls' church is very distinctive, with jagged points and spires. Sometimes we hike only to the caves and lake but with real adventurers, we will hike further over the mountain ridge (832 m.a.s.l.) and make a loop back to the cave.

Jendemsfjellet, 633 m.a.s.l. is a mountain near Molde with a breathtaking 360-degree view over the fjords and mountains.

Sjurvarden and Atlantic Road trip. The Atlantic Road has National Tourist Route status, and the entire stretch between Bud and Kristiansund is one continuous experience packed with coastal scenery, culture, and history. The road that crosses this “infamous stretch of the ocean” was hailed as the world’s best road trip by the British newspaper The Guardian. In 2006. The 8.3 km (5 miles) road, with 8 bridges of a total length of 891 meters, is built on several small islands and skerries and is spanned by eight bridges and several landfills. Sjurvarden, 667 m.a.s.l. is the mountain that stretches out to the sea, giving a powerful view of Hustadvika, the Atlantic Ocean, and the coastal landscape from Sunnmøre in the west and Smøla on Nordmøre in the north.

Trollstiegen or the Troll ladder/road is a famous mountain road with narrow curves and sharp hairpin bends. The road has 11 hairpin curves and an elevation of 850 m. Every bend has its name. The road is narrow with a gradient of 9 % but passing pockets have been incorporated and traffic normally flows without a problem. An impressive bridge in natural stone carries it across the Stigfossen waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Norway. Stigfossen is an unregulated and powerful waterfall with a total height of 240 m, from which 180 m is almost a single drop.

Romsdalseggen is for advanced hikers. It takes 9-10 hours to hike over the mountain ridge. During your trip, you have a fantastic viewing arena with views over the mountains and the most distinctive peaks. The hike is 10 km long, and the height difference is about 970 meters. It is airy, but a breathtaking experience standing on top of the ridge. People with a mild degree of fear of heights will, with a good companion to lean on, manage to get through the toughest part of the hike.

Litlefjellet, 790 m.a.s.l., is a great and very light version of Romsdalseggen. You have to walk up only 20-30 minutes. Click here to read a blog post about this hike.

Mardalsfossen is Northern Europe`s highest waterfall, with 297 m free fall, a total of 655 m. You can go right up to the waterfall and get a decent shower. It is not so much hiking to the waterfall, it is a nice walk and suitable for people who are not so fit or for your lazy days. But driving more up to Aursjøvegen there are several 180-degree hairpin turns and dramatic nature that might take your breath away. The trip from the fertile Eikesdalen valley, with steep mountains on each side, up to the high mountains with their open and magnificent landscape is beautiful. Mardalsfossen trip is available only from June 20-August 20 but driving Aursjøvegen is possible from June until September.

Accommodation: 

Accommodation is not included in the price

Food: 

The lunch package includes some fruits like banana and apple, a sandwich, a healthy granola bar, and water.

Your investment: 

Short trip- half-day (2-4 hrs) 790 NOK per person

4-5 hrs 1290 NOK per person

Whole day trip (5-10 hrs) 1790 NOK per person

Booking and refund options: 

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 15% of the price
  • The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is canceled up to 14 days before the arrival date
  • The rest of the payment should be paid 14 days before arrival

Payment methods: 

  • Bank transfer
  • PayPal (an additional charge of 3,8 % of the transferred amount will be charged)
  • Wise
  • Debit or credit card

What is included: 

  • Transportation
  • Guided hiking
  • Pick up and drop off from your accommodation in Molde
  • Personal attention, motivation, care, and enthusiasm
  • Lunch package and water

What is not included: 

  • Airfare
  • Insurance
  • Walking sticks

Additional Information: 

The weather in Norway may change rapidly.

What to bring and wear:

  • Backpack
  • Waterbottle
  • Wind- and waterproof jacket
  • Warm cardigan
  • Comfortable outdoor shoes or boots
  • Hiking socks
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen

Discover our weekend, five and seven days retreats here.

The Youtube video of hiking onTrolltindene is here

You can read the feedback given to us on Tripadvisor here

The currency in Norway is Norwegian Krone (NOK).

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