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- Skageflå hike: the stats. Distance: 8 km / 5 mi. Walking Time: 4 hours. Total Ascent: 550 m / 1800 ft. Type of hike: One-way. When to go: May-October. Parking: 62.100727, 7.204873.
- The map of the Skageflå hike. Above you can see the path I followed from the car park in Geiranger to the boat terminal. I measured the distance, elevation gain, and route with my Garmin Fenix 6S pro watch.
- How difficult is the Skageflå hike? Even though there are only around 550 meters of elevation gain across 8 kilometers along this hike, you should not underestimate it.
- The best time of year to hike Skageflå. Since you never reach altitudes higher than 550 meters above sea level, it’s possible to hike to Skageflå even outside of the official summer hiking season.
- Towering Cliffs of Geirangerfjord
- Getting to The Skageflå Hike Trailhead
- Steep and Slippery Skageflå Hike
- Remote and Desolate Skageflå Farm
- Hike from Skageflå Farm to Geiranger
- Skageflå Hike Details
Our 10 days in Norway offered us many amazing sights. UNESCO listed natural beauties appear at almost every turn. Jaw-dropping views of jagged mountains, iconic fjords and quaint villages are stacked one after the other. But Geirangerfjord was one destination we were particularly excited about. It’s renowned as being Norway’s single most dramatic s...
Skageflå farm sits halfway up the cliffs of Geirangerfjord about 9km west of Geiranger town. It’s possible to walk to the farm from the town, which takes over 3 hours. However, there’s a slightly more novel way to make it to the farm: the Geirangerfjord Ferry Service. The Geirangerfjord ferry is a great way to see one of Norway’s most spectacular n...
A clearly marked path rising steeply to our left ascended to a ledge before disappearing from view. So, taking a deep breath we put one foot in front of the other and slowly made our way onwards and upwards as the slippery path clung to the edge of a precipitous slope. It’s a steep climb and a bit slippery in places. Our hands grabbed at the ropes ...
Skageflå is one of a number of mountains farms with a long history in this steep terrain. It was once one of the richest goat farms in Geiranger and was inhabited from the middle ages until 1916 when it was finally abandoned. Located 250 metres above the fjord, and with very limited access, you’ll wonder how they ever built the farm here in the fir...
After looking around the farm we had two choices: head back down to Skagehola and wait for the next ferry back to Geiranger, or continue onwards and upwards, over the cliff tops and back to the town on foot. Being such a gorgeous location, it seemed a waste to not enjoy as much time in it as possible. So, we took off on the path that continued to r...
The Geirangerfjord ferry service from Geiranger to Skagehola (250m below Skageflå farm) leaves from the harbour in Geiranger every couple of hours during the day and takes 30 minutes. Only the traditional boat, and not the new catamaran service, stops at Skagehola. Prices and timetable for the boat. The steep hike from Skagehola up to Skageflå farm...
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Skageflå is an abandoned farm with stunning views of the Geirangerfjord and the Seven Sisters Waterfall. Learn how to get there by fjord cruise and hike, and what to expect from this challenging and scenic trail.
Combine a sightseeing trip on the fjord with a hike to Skageflå, the best-known of the fjord farms along the Geirangerfjord. Norway's King Harald and Queen Sonja celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at Skageflå in 1993. The Queen also unveiled an official UNESCO World Heritage plaque here in June 2006.
About Skageflå. The farm is situated on 250 meters (820 ft) tall cliff above the stunning Geirangerfjord. The drop off the top of the cliff is so precarious that the farmers had to tie up their children when they were outside playing to stop them from falling off the edge.
Take the historic and spectacular mountain hike to the abandoned mountain farm Skageflå. Enjoy the fantastic view and feel the unique history from the old days while people still lived here. The hike goes along the steep and historic path up to the farm located 250 meters above the Fjord.
About. Skagefla is a mountainform located 250 meters above the famous Geirangerfjord. We can offer you boat transportation from Geiranger to the starting point of the hike. You can then do the hike all the way back to Geiranger or walk down to the fjord and get boat transportation back as well. Duration: 2-3 hours.
