Skurufjellet – mountain hike in Fageråsen

Take a varied mountain hike to Skurufjellet in Fageråsen, with great views towards Trysilfjellet and the surrounding mountain areas. The hike can be done as a short out-and-back to the summit or as a circular route via Skurufjelltjønna and Paradisbukta.

Skurufjellet is a great destination if you want a true mountain feel without a very long hike. From the summit, you get good views towards Trysilfjellet, south across the mountain landscape and down towards the areas around Trysil centre.

To the summit of Skurufjellet

The shortest option is an out-and-back hike to the summit of Skurufjellet. This is a good choice if you want views and a mountain feel in a relatively short time. You can start from Lågfjellet, by the upper cabin area in Fageråsen, or from Høyfjellssenteret via Fjellrunden.

Circular route via Skurufjelltjønna

If you want a slightly longer and more varied hike, you can continue on Skurufjellrunden via Skurufjelltjønna and Paradisbukta. Skurufjelltjønna is a lovely place for a break, with small rock ledges and sheltered spots where you can sit down and enjoy the mountain scenery.

Please note that the section from Skurufjelltjønna down towards Paradisbukta is steep. Good hiking shoes are recommended, especially if the terrain is wet or slippery.

Mountain feel close to Trysil

Skurufjellet gives you a clear sense of being in the mountains, while still being easily accessible from Fageråsen. The area is also part of the long route during Trysil Trail, and is ideal if you want a hike with views, mountain terrain and good places to pause along the way.

Start and practical information

Skurufjellet can be reached from several starting points in Fageråsen. Many start from Lågfjellet by the upper cabin area, but you can also join the route from Høyfjellssenteret via Fjellrunden.

As a circular route via Skurufjelltjønna and Paradisbukta, the hike is around 4.4 kilometres long, has about 162 metres of elevation gain and takes approximately 1.5 hours. The shorter out-and-back option to the summit is around 3.4 kilometres long and takes about one hour.