Åndalsnes

This is where it is possible to start a trip to Romsdaleggen ridge (bus), where visitors get spectacular views of Romsdalen valley, Dalsida Protected Landscape and Reinheimen National Park. If you would like to go on a shorter trip, but one that is still challenging, the Rampestreken vantage point is recommended. Regardless of whether you want to go on a short trip, a long trip or maybe not at all, it is worth visiting the experience center called Norsk Tindesenter which is located right in the city center.

Practical information

Access

Car and bus: From the east: E136 from Dombås. From the west: RV64 or E136.

Train: The Rauma Line, from Dombås.

Parking

Long-term parking for cars on Isfjordvegen road, three minutes from Norsk Tindesenter, alternative parking at Rauma community center or Rauma cultural center.

Charging station for electric cars: Yes, several places in the city center.

Bus to starting point for Romsdalseggen ridge

Departure from Norsk Tindesenter

Dining and accommodation

See dining and accommodation at Visit Oppdal

Norsk Tindesenter

Right in the middle of Åndalsnes city center, visitors will find the experience center called Norsk Tindesenter, which is open all year round. Here you can have a go on the climbing wall that has routes for all levels, or take a look at the exhibitions that provide information about the exciting climbing and base jumping history in the area.

In addition, the center is the starting point for Romsdalsstigen Via Ferrata, and the bus that takes you to the starting point for Romsdalseggen ridge.

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Romsdalseggen ridge

In 2011, Lonely Planet named the trip along Romsdalseggen ridge as one of the world’s most beautiful mountain hikes – and not without reason. Visitors get to experience dramatic landscapes and a spectacular view of Trollveggen and several other famous mountain classics. To the southeast, it is possible to see Dalsida Protected Landscape, which extends all the way to Dovrefjell and Sunndalsfjella.
The trip starts with a bus from Åndalsnes city center to Venjedalssetra. From there, the trail is well marked and adapted. The initial climb is tiring and steep, and there are some sections along the ridge where simple climbing is required – well secured with chains. After a while, the ridge becomes wider and there is a pleasant descent all the way down to Nesaksla. Just the last section then remains, down Romsdalstrappa to Åndalsnes, with a compulsory stop at Rampestreken.

Bus tickets to the starting point in Vengedalen valley must be booked in advance.

Duration: 8 hours
Km: 10
Level: Demanding

Rampestreken

The hike up to the lookout platform “Rampestreken” is an experience you will remember. From here you can enjoy the panoramic view over Åndalsnes, Romsdalen Alps. The starting point is from the center of Åndalsnes. The trail is marked and have stone steps along much of the route. The trail is steep, and the hike is demanding.