Hike the Sukkertoppen, Ålesund, More og Romsdal, Norway
Sukkertoppen (Sugar Loaf Top) is, bar none, Ålesund’s most popular mountain. The top is located on the island Hessa, which together with the islands Aspøya and Nørvøya defines the heart of Ålesund – the largest city in Møre og Romsdal county.
Although lower, the mountain resembles in many ways Lyderhorn outside Bergen. Without having checked the historic facts, it is reasonable to assume that Sukkertoppen was part of the coastal defense (the signal-fires) initiated back in the Viking age. The views from the top are extensive, and Ålesund is “blessed” having such a viewpoint just outside its city center.
There are several climbing and scrambling routes around mountain (see separate section below), but the normal (and very popular) trail runs up the east ridge. Sukkertoppen has thousands (and thousands) visitors every year.
Epic Norway Culture & Adventure Route © Monika Newbound
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