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Vinnufossen Hike

By François · updated in May 202605/2026My rating

Key facts about the hike

Difficulty
Easy Hikes are rated from very easy to very hard: my difficulty scale
Duration
1h Estimated time, short breaks included (photos, water, snacks), picnic not included: how it is calculated
Distance
2.2km
out and back
Elevation gain
220m
Type of route
Out and back
Maximum altitude
260 m
Vertiginous Five levels, depending on how exposed the route is: the levels in detail
No
Marked
No
Popularity
Low
County
Møre og Romsdal
Start point
62.65759, 8.66251
Activity
Hiking

Hike overview

Get up close to Vinnufossen, one of Europe's most breathtaking and impressive waterfalls, which stands at a total height of 865 meters. This short hike offers a unique opportunity to experience this natural spectacle, where turbulent waters from the Vinnufonna glacier cascade majestically down the rock face in multiple tiers.

Map and elevation profile of the hike

Vinnufossen Hike

Difficulties of the hike

This route is more a stroll to a viewpoint than a real hike. There are no major difficulties along the way. The trail starts as a gravel path and turns into a stone staircase with 700 steps. It's important to note that this ambitious staircase project is still under development, with the ultimate goal of reaching the top of the waterfall. While the current experience is already spectacular, it is a step towards an even more grandiose future achievement.

What you'll love

  • A unique opportunity to admire up close the power and raw beauty of Vinnufossen, one of Europe's highest waterfalls (865 m).

Practical information

Best time to go

The trail is accessible year-round. However, if you want to see Vinnufossen at its most powerful, visit in late spring or early summer when the waterfall is fed by snowmelt.

Vinnufossen seen from the trailhead
Vinnufossen seen from the trailhead
700-step stairway!
700-step stairway!
Second viewpoint of Vinnufossen
Second viewpoint of Vinnufossen
Second viewpoint of Vinnufossen
Second viewpoint of Vinnufossen
Second viewpoint of Vinnufossen
Second viewpoint of Vinnufossen
Vinnufossen
Vinnufossen
First viewpoint of Vinnufossen
First viewpoint of Vinnufossen
Sunndal Valley
Sunndal Valley
Sunndal Valley
Sunndal Valley

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