If you are staying in Norway and want some breathtaking nature and a great challenge, you should go hiking in some of our mountains that are suitable for your level of fitness.

Facts about Hiking Lauparen near Ålesund, Norway

The hike to Lauparen in the Alps of Sunnmøre is a day trip from Ålesund or even Geiranger Fjord.

Lauparen is 1434 MASL.

Hiking Lauparen requires 6-7 hours and you need to have a medium level of fitness and endurance.

It’s a classic that every person from Sunnmøre has to do the hike ones during their lifetime.

You are rewarded with a fantastic view of the surrounding alps and fjords. On a good day, it’s stunning.

Hiking Lauparen and How to Preform the Hike

Arrive with the Car to Start-Point

I would recommend a car. From Ålesund, you drive to E39 Sjøholt; after this, you take a right to Geiranger and Stordal. After 7,5 km, you will arrive at a small place with the name Vaksvik – You will be turning left when you see the sign of Vaksvikfjellet. Then drive 6 km, then turn right to Grytalisetra – Then park with the cabins. Remember to bring 20 Kr for the parking fee.

Hiking Lauparen 1434 MASL

Then you have 7 km to walk to Lauparen. You will start easy with a lovely ground, and then you will turn onto rocks. Then after an hour, you will walk into the beautiful water – Grytavatnet. Keep following the path. Then up the hill. At the top of the hill, you are at 998 MASL. Then you have the worst part left. Then you have 400 MASL in 1 km. Heavy shit! Then you will be rewarded with a spectacular view from the top. The last 400 meters are the challenge because some part is almost claiming.

When we were walking we could see the path easy. We were also looking at the other people walking before us were to walk next. This was a Sunday, the busiest day for walking in the Norwegian Mountain. I wold recommend to get this book Turbok for Ålesund og Omegn– It gives a description of the tour in Norwegian, but also have pictures with green arrows to follow.

Returning: Prepare yourself that from the water – Grytavatnet back to the car, it´s a long walk. It almost seems never-ending. Make sure you have the energy for your return.

Culture When Hiking in the Norwegian Mountains

Normally in Norway, we don’t speak to strangers, but the mountains are an exception. We say: God tur – Have a nice trip or We say Hei, which means Hello, it is just polite when you are crossing the path to each other. You can always talk about the weather with Norwegians and about how great nature is and the hike. Final saying: God tur! Remember to bring nistepakke (Food) and water.

Tips when hiking in the Norwegian Mountains.

Grytavatnet

400 meters in 1 km

The View of Sunnmøre when Hiking Lauparen

Hiking Lauparen 1434 MASL