Skageflå to Geiranger

The unique feature of this hike is that the starting point is not accessible on foot or by vehicle. You must take a small ferry from Geiranger to reach the starting point. In mid-2022, the ticket cost around €50 for a 30-minute boat ride. There are several departures throughout the day.
If you are travelling by car, you can park in the car park at the port or at the mini-market. Alternatively, there is also a campsite nearby. Once the boat arrives at its destination, the crew will help you disembark as there is no quay.

(S) The climb begins as soon as you set off, so watch out for other hikers as the path is narrow and it is not easy to pass each other.

(1) From the first hairpin bends, there is a view of the fjord and a waterfall in the bend. Continue along the path.

(2) When you arrive at Skageflå farm, there are tables and dry toilets available. Continue along the path.

(3) This section is slightly technical, but a rope is available to help you get through.

(4) On this section, the path may be slippery in places, but you will still have views of the Geirangerfjord. Shortly after this point, you will reach the highest point of the route. Continue straight ahead; the path is now flat.

(5) Pass a small farm where you can sit and admire the scenery. Then continue straight ahead.

(6) More views, continue straight ahead.

(7) Descend to Homlung, taking care of the slippery flat stones in places.

(8) Once in Homlung, continue along the small road (with little traffic) to Geiranger, passing through Gjorva. The end of the hike leads directly to the ferry car park (E).

• Ferry ticket.
• Dry toilets are available at Skageflå farm.
• There are no water sources along the route.

Along the route, you will have to climb some stairs that are not particularly easy to access, walk on flat stones that may be wet at times, and the trail may also be quite muddy in places. Even though the hike is not very long, I recommend wearing good walking shoes.

It is possible to do the hike in reverse from Geiranger, but you will have to return by the same route. The route will then be approximately 14 km long.

The route offers many beautiful views!

• During the crossing, you can admire the fjord from the water, with its many waterfalls.
• Geirangerfjord.
• Old farm in Skageflå, which in 1918 had around a hundred goats, fifteen cows and two horses. The animals were brought up by the zip line visible at the end of the field, which descends to the fjord.
• Homlung.
• Gjorva.
• Geiranger.