21: Knubben, Aure (680 masl)
25: Kårvatn – Bjøråskaret – Innerdalen (1178 masl)
3,3 km Nice hike if you want to gain height quickly on a good trail. Start at the Leira, car park by the road. Marked trail to Knubben starts from there. First 15 min are steep with a rope rail to hold on to. Easy trail onward to Vettalivatnet and further up the hill to Knubben.
app. 5 hours. Gravel road, small trail. Bjøråskardet provides the most beautiful views of any marked tourist route to the Innerdalen mountains. Straight ahead are the steep Skarfjell, Trolla and Tårnfjellet with Innerdalstårnet, and the snow-covered peaks of Vinnufjell turquoise glazier falls lie to the right. Far below is the Innerdalen with its lakes and pale-green meadows.
22: The Troll Church, Eide (484 masl) 1,5+1=2,5 hours The path starts from the signposted parking site by RV64 between Malmefjorden and Eide. Three exciting limestone grottos with underground streams and waterfalls. On the surface to the west of the uppermost cave there is an idyllic fishing lake. Remember to bring a flashlight.
26: Rørsethornet – Ræstadhornet, Otrøya (729 masl) 2,5+1,5=4 hours On the island of Otrøya, west of Molde, the mountains lie ”in the ocean” and are among the most stunning places to hike in the area. Park by RV668 in Rakvåg at the north side of the island, and follow the signposted path from there. It is steep in some places, and there is an open ridge from Rørsethornet (659 m.a.s.) over to Ræstadhornet.
23: Jendemsfjellet, Jendem (633 masl) 1,5+1=2,5 hours West of Molde towards Hollingsholmen on RV622. Cross the municipal border to Fræna, then turn left towards Hoem/Vågøy. Drive for approx. 700 meters in that direction. Parking facilities on the right side of the road. The path is steep in some places, but offers fantastic views on the way up.
27: Goksøyra, Eresfjord (1315 masl)
Mountaineering
28: Lauparen, Tresfjord (1434 masl)
These are hikes where you must have mountain boots and a backpack with suitable clothing based on the weather conditions. Check snow conditions early in the year (April-May), because snow may occur on these peaks. Remember to bring enough food and beverages. Map and compass is recommended.
4+3=7 hours Drive RV660 to Eresfjord, and follow signs to the Grandsetra pasture. Park a distance away from the waterworks, follow the tractor road on the right side of the road and afterwards along a steep path up towards Ufssalen. The path then continues in a more gentle terrain up towards the top. From here you look straight down at Øverås 1300 meters below!
3,5+2,5=6 hours From Tresfjord, E136, turn off towards the Kjersem-fjellet mountain and drive to the Grytalisetra pasture (toll road). Follow the signposted path past lake Grytavatnet and up the pass called Trongbotnen. The last part up to the top is quite steep, but not open. There can be snow here until late summer. Fabulous view!
24: Snota, Trollheimen (1668 masl) 12 km One of the best mountain summits in Trollheimen, 1668 masl. Most who hike to Snota come from Trollheimshytta. A hike from Vindøladalen is an excellent opportunity to combine cycling and hiking. Drive from Surnadal to Rindal and follow signs to Vindødalen. Take the toll road 11km to the car park at Pebua. The shortest trail is from the parking lot in Folldalen Gråhaugen.
29: Romsdalseggen – Romsdalstrappa, Åndalsnes (1222 masl) 6-8 hours One of the most popular trips in the region. Daily bus from Åndalsnes to Vengedalen in the tourist season. See description of the trip on page 20-23.
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