It is believed that mount Aksla offers the best view of Alesund. In fact, it's just easy accessible for mass-tourist. We climbed the mountain Sukkertoppen (Sugar Loaf,
314 meters), which offers an alternative and also very picturesque view of Alesund.
©Yuriy Buriak
Start of trail is located on the other side of the mountain, seen from the Alesund.
Hiking trails are always available in Openstreetmap (
link) or in a mobile app Maps.Me, which uses them.
Start of the trail to Sukkertoppen ©Yuriy Buriak
Start of the trail to Sukkertoppen ©Yuriy Buriak
On the way to the trail
The wooden houses ©Yuriy Buriak
View of Alesund ©Yuriy Buriak
The trail is not very difficult, though do not forget to bring water. On the very top you will find a tool with an indication of the distances to various objects.
On top of the mountain Sukkertoppen ©Yuriy Buriak
And of course spectacular views in all directions.
Panorama from the Sukkertoppen ©Yuriy Buriak
View of Storhornet mountain ©Yuriy Buriak
Aquarium of Alesund ©Yuriy Buriak
Beach of Alesund ©Yuriy Buriak
View of Alesund from Sukkertoppen mountain ©Yuriy Buriak
Getting there: We came on foot from Alesund to the start of the trail (4 km), also it can be reached by bicycle. Bus 618 from the center of Ålesund, find
here the schedule, stops Apotekertorget (Ålesund) and Hessa skole (Ålesund).