Tarvaldseggja – Coastal Summit Experience | Stad Outdoors
Join a hike in Selje, Stad, Norway to Tarvaldseggja (645 m) with views of the open sea and Vågsøy. The 3.4 km trail is moderate and includes a traditional Norwegian lunch from Bakerie.General information
Join us on an unforgettable hike to Tarvaldseggja — Selje’s second-highest mountain, rising 645 meters above sea level.
This scenic trail offers breathtaking views of the open sea between Stad and Vågsøy, a panorama that captures the essence of Norway’s coastal landscape.
As you turn north, you’ll be rewarded with a stunning view across Vanylvsfjord, stretching all the way toward Møre og Romsdal.
The Tarvaldseggja hike is of moderate difficulty, making it well suited for most hikers seeking both challenge and rewarding views.
Popular among both locals and visitors, it is the most frequented mountain hike in Selje.
The upper section of the trail features newly built Sherpa stairs — carefully crafted stone steps constructed by Nepalese Sherpas to make mountain hiking safer and more sustainable.
These steps help preserve the natural terrain while adding a unique element to the experience.
From the trailhead to the summit, the hike is approximately 3.4 kilometers long, with a total ascent of 362 meters — a route that offers a real sense of achievement and memorable views from the top.
The trip includes a traditional Norwegian lunch package prepared by Bakerie, the local bakery in Bryggja.
It offers simple, high-quality food made with local ingredients — perfect to enjoy along the way or at the summit, surrounded by the landscape you’ve just explored.
Please Note:
● This can be challenging for those who are not used to hiking in mountain trails.
● Dress appropriate for the weather
● Travel and medical insurance is not included.
● Children must be able to walk the distance themselves
What do I need to bring?
● Waterbottle
● T-shirt/wool shirt
● Hiking shoes/clothes
● Wind/waterproof jacket
● Shorts/pants(Dress appropriate for the weather)
This scenic trail offers breathtaking views of the open sea between Stad and Vågsøy, a panorama that captures the essence of Norway’s coastal landscape.
As you turn north, you’ll be rewarded with a stunning view across Vanylvsfjord, stretching all the way toward Møre og Romsdal.
The Tarvaldseggja hike is of moderate difficulty, making it well suited for most hikers seeking both challenge and rewarding views.
Popular among both locals and visitors, it is the most frequented mountain hike in Selje.
The upper section of the trail features newly built Sherpa stairs — carefully crafted stone steps constructed by Nepalese Sherpas to make mountain hiking safer and more sustainable.
These steps help preserve the natural terrain while adding a unique element to the experience.
From the trailhead to the summit, the hike is approximately 3.4 kilometers long, with a total ascent of 362 meters — a route that offers a real sense of achievement and memorable views from the top.
The trip includes a traditional Norwegian lunch package prepared by Bakerie, the local bakery in Bryggja.
It offers simple, high-quality food made with local ingredients — perfect to enjoy along the way or at the summit, surrounded by the landscape you’ve just explored.
Please Note:
● This can be challenging for those who are not used to hiking in mountain trails.
● Dress appropriate for the weather
● Travel and medical insurance is not included.
● Children must be able to walk the distance themselves
What do I need to bring?
● Waterbottle
● T-shirt/wool shirt
● Hiking shoes/clothes
● Wind/waterproof jacket
● Shorts/pants(Dress appropriate for the weather)
Attributes
- Summer
- Spring
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Autumn
Contact information
- +47 47706660
- Go to website
- josef.husevag@stadhav.com
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Hovevegen 61
6740 Selje