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Saksa
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HardSunnmøre Alps, Møre og Romsdal

Saksa

Saksa · near Urke

Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Distance
6 km
Ascent
1000 m
Time
4 to 6 hrs
Difficulty
Hard
Crowds
Moderate crowds

A steep pyramid over Hjørundfjorden and Norangsfjorden.

The trailhead is near Urke in Sunnmøre Alps, Møre og Romsdal, about 31 km from Ålesund. The walk is 6 km with 1000 m of ascent and takes 4 to 6 hrs, and the usual season is June to September. The trailhead sits on the Hjørundfjorden scenic route itself.

Why it's loved. Stunning fjord panorama; busy on clear days.

Season: June to September
MountainsFjords