Norsk

Keipen

Sande

The trail at a glance

Keipen is a mountain peak on the south side of Gursken with a scenic view over Gursken. You will walk past Lake Middagsvatna where you will find a picnic area and a barbecue place, a perfect spot to grill sausages and rest on your way up to Keipen. The Gursken Sports Association (Gursken IL) has a trail post on Keipen.

Route description

The trail starts from the car park at the highest point of Drageskaret. Follow the Langhamrane mountain ridge past Kvilesteinen and between Knottahornet and Svedehornet. Continue walking through the mountain terrain until you see the signs for Keipen and Veten. Turn left. Follow the path on the north side of Lake Langevetevatnet, walk between the two parts of Lake Middagsvatna, and continue east to Keipen. From Keipen, you can follow a path that leads to Torsethornet and continues to Veten. This can be an alternative return route. You will return to the main path at the sign for Keipen and Veten. All these paths are well marked.

Access and parking

Park your car along County Road 61 (FV61), at the highest point of Drageskaret, between Gursken and Larsnes.
Hiking route
Blue
Distance
4,34 km one way
Elevation
328 m
Duration
3 t. 0 min
Sesong
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Highest Point
410 masl
Signage
Both signed and marked

Map route

Surface type Distance
Sti 8,6

Map

Ytre Søre Sunnmøre hiking map, M711 1119 III, Sunnmorskart.no
Driving directions

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