Skageflå to Geiranger

What makes this walk unique is that its starting point isn’t accessible on foot or by car; you’ll need to take a small ferry from Geiranger to reach it. In mid-2022, a ticket cost around €50 for a 30-minute ferry journey. There are several departures throughout the day.
If you’re travelling by car, you can park in the harbour car park or at the mini-market. Alternatively, there’s also a campsite nearby. Once the boat reaches the arrival point, the staff will help you disembark as there’s no jetty to moor at.

(S) The ascent begins straight away; watch out for other walkers – the path is narrow and it’s not easy to pass each other.

(1) From the very first hairpin bends, there’s a view of the fjord, as well as a waterfall around the bend. Continue along the path.

(2) You’ll arrive at Skageflå Farm, where tables and dry toilets are available. Continue along the path.

(3) There’s a slightly technical section here; a rope is provided to help you get through.

(4) On this section, the path may be slippery in places, with views of the Geirangerfjord throughout. Shortly after this point, you’ll reach the highest point of the route. Carry on straight ahead; the path is now flat.

(5) Pass a small farm; there’s a spot where you can sit and take in the scenery. Then carry on straight ahead.

(6) More views; keep going straight on.

(7) Head down to Homlung, taking care of the slippery flat rocks in places.

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

• Ferry ticket.
• Dry toilets available at Skageflå farm.
• No water points along the route.

Along the route, you’ll need to negotiate some steps that aren’t particularly easy to climb, walk on wet flat stones at times, and the path may also be quite muddy in places. Although the walk isn’t very long, I’d recommend wearing good walking shoes.

It is possible to do the walk in the opposite direction from Geiranger, but you will have to return via the same route. The route will then be approximately 14 km.

The route offers plenty of stunning views!

• During the crossing, you can admire the fjord from the water, with its many waterfalls.
• Geirangerfjord.
• The old Skageflå farm, which in 1918 was home to around a hundred goats, about fifteen cows and two horses. The animals were transported via the Tyrolean cable visible at the far end of the field, which runs down to the fjord.
• Homlung.
• Gjorva.
• Geiranger.