Search results
Aug 4, 2018 · Around halfway up the steep slope of the fjord sits Skageflå farm. Perched on a tiny precipice; this stunning yet remote location offers a fantastic hiking opportunity. The Skageflå hike winds its way around near-vertical cliffs, has stunning views over Geirangerfjord and allows you to explore farming life from the centuries gone by.
- 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.
People also ask
Where is skagefla?
How long does it take to get to skageflaa?
What to do at skageflaa?
Does the boat stop at skagehola?
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.
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.
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.
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.
