Your report of the ascent is the closest to the actual slog and sufferfest this hike is. Videos show the lovely boardwalk as if it's a prominent part of the hike. In fact, boardwalk or trail is only about 1/2km of the 4 1/2km route. The rest are huge steps, unevenly stone pathed path, and bare rocky slopes. The look of those at the top is 'oh boy, I did it...but now i have to get down again.' It is rated a modern hike...yes, moderate for 6'2" Norwegians. Glad we did it, but felt the info is understated. You reported it more accurately
Thanks, Lisa - I agree that many of the trail ratings in Norway tend to understate the difficulty but once you know that, you just have to adjust your expectations. I think long, strenuous hikes are such a part of the Norwegian culture that their trail rating takes that into account. I agree with you on the height of the steps! I (Karen) am 5’ 2” tall and at the end of the day ascending and descending a trail like this, my hip flexors are screaming at me!
if you want to make a selfie don't waste your time standing in line. Just stand next to the line and wait for the first selfietaker from the line to switch places, there a brief moment with no one behind you. Or you can block out the people behind you with your body by carefully positioning your camera. It makes no difference.
Great video!!
Thanks... hope we didn't take too much time out of your scientific duties!
Hello,
I am new to your channel.
Amazing adventures. Thanks for sharing with us such an incredible places.
Cheers from Canary Islands 👍👍
Thanks for watching! We are headed to the Canary Islands right now! We are behind on our video creation!
This looks and feels so beautiful guys. Phenomenal episode! 👏👏
Thanks for the kind words!
Your report of the ascent is the closest to the actual slog and sufferfest this hike is. Videos show the lovely boardwalk as if it's a prominent part of the hike. In fact, boardwalk or trail is only about 1/2km of the 4 1/2km route. The rest are huge steps, unevenly stone pathed path, and bare rocky slopes.
The look of those at the top is 'oh boy, I did it...but now i have to get down again.'
It is rated a modern hike...yes, moderate for 6'2" Norwegians.
Glad we did it, but felt the info is understated.
You reported it more accurately
Thanks, Lisa - I agree that many of the trail ratings in Norway tend to understate the difficulty but once you know that, you just have to adjust your expectations. I think long, strenuous hikes are such a part of the Norwegian culture that their trail rating takes that into account. I agree with you on the height of the steps! I (Karen) am 5’ 2” tall and at the end of the day ascending and descending a trail like this, my hip flexors are screaming at me!
if you want to make a selfie don't waste your time standing in line. Just stand next to the line and wait for the first selfietaker from the line to switch places, there a brief moment with no one behind you. Or you can block out the people behind you with your body by carefully positioning your camera. It makes no difference.
Ha ha - yes, we sort of did that!