Description
“Opptur Ytre Sunnmøre ” is a comprehensive guidebook featuring 160 suggested hiking and biking routes in the outer part of Sunnmøre. The book covers everything from coastal islands and low-lying vantage points to spectacular mountain hikes with sweeping views of fjords, the sea, and the Sunnmøre Alps.
The area offers great variety, with archipelagos to the south and north of Ålesund, lush valleys, steep mountainsides, and alpine peaks. Among the highlights is Lauparen (1,434 meters above sea level), the highest peak mentioned in the book.
The book describes 160 trips, including 141 hiking trips and 19 biking trips, spread across the areas of Sande, Herøy, Ulstein, Hareid, Sula, Giske, Ålesund, Skodje, Ørskog, Haram, and Sandøy. The trips range from easy family hikes to more challenging summit hikes, and are suitable for both local hikers and visitors who want to experience Sunnmøre.
Each hike is presented with an aerial photo showing the route marked, a detailed description of the hike, difficulty level, distance, estimated time, and precise information about the starting point and route. The book makes it easy to plan hikes and find your way in the terrain.
*Opptur Ytre Sunnmøre* was written by Merete Løvoll Rønneberg, who has authored several books in the popular *Opptur* series. She works as the communications director at the Geirangerfjord World Heritage Foundation and has extensive experience promoting nature and outdoor recreation in Western Norway.
Published in 2022, this book is an inspiring travel guide for anyone who wants to explore the diverse natural landscape of Ytre Sunnmøre.
