Ålesund to Åndalsnes - Norway (Day 3)

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From Alesund, it was a short drive to get to the Rampestreken Starting point for the hike to Romsdalvegen viewpoint. 
We had some quick bite to eat before starting to hike. The instructions/map at the trailhead was not so clear. So, we decided to check with couple of people who appeared to be relaxing after the hike, at the trailhead. They mentioned that it was probably less than 2 hr hike to the viewpoint on the top, which we took as gospel to proceed ahead. 
Right from the beginning, the steepness of the path should have given us some hint. But we kept convincing ourselves that the steep angle will reduce as we go along. We met some folks on the way who had biked their way down the Trollstigen road earlier that day, which gave further impetus that it mustn’t be that bad for us. 
As we went along, a few folks quit their hike and headed back, while many went past us at what appeared to be a sprint from our point of view. 
The weather was great that one would not have a better day to climb. Eventually, it turned out to be one of the steepest hikes we ever did. Towards the end, one literally had to use all four limbs to get to the final overhanging bridge that provided for an amazing view that made it all worth it. 
Going to the edge of the overhanging bridge is probably not for anyone with a faint heart! I couldn’t hold the phone steadily to get a quick video!! 
Just before getting to that bridge, one can taste the fresh water that is piped down from melting ice for drinking purposes. It tasted amazingly (maybe because of the hike!). 
By the time we were done with the hike and reached the Trollstigen Resort, we were completely wiped. The resort is a bunch of individual cabins located in a serene meadow surrounded by tall mountains on one side and a stream on the other side.
View pictures of Åndalsnes visitor center

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