Fjords mountains and…read morerocks Sukkertoppen is a well known hiking and camping place not far from the Norwegian town of Alesund. The name means Sugar Top, probably referring to how it looks when covered in snow during the winter months. Sukkertoppen is more of a hill than a mountain, at a bit over 1,000 feet high the hike gives a good workout but probably won't kill you unless you do something really stupid. Lots of vertical climbs, rocks to step over, roots to trip over and wet things to slip on. In the winter the snow and ice probably adds a whole new dimension to the hike. Of course the reward of reaching the top are the marvelous views. You can see the town of Alemund, fjords, mountains in the distance, clouds and all kinds of cool and beautiful stuff. The hiking trail can get a bit crowded at times but cool places like this usually have to be shared. Not, it's not Mount Washington in New Hampshire, Mount Everest or Mount Elbert in Colorado. Sukkertoppen is a cool and fairly easy hike to the top of a cool Norwegian hill that gives a visitor a nice chance to become intimate with the local rocks and roots and then rewards the persistent with some absolutely gorgeous views at the summit.

Stopped on the drive from Ålesund to Trollstigen Road with Trond from Local Trips…read more This was really a beautiful place to stop during the sightseeing tour. We were dropped off at the start of an elevated boardwalk which gave a beautiful view of narrow, high ravine which the Valldøla Rivers rushes through. The waterfall is such a nice view. Love the rainbow that it creates. The boardwalk is also so interesting. The iron walkway weaves back and forth leading to other short hikes. Check out the information board to find other trails. There are also free bathrooms and a few farmers selling the most delicious strawberries and raspberries. A nice place to stop on the way to Trollstigen from Alesund.