Moldemarka, the hilly woodland area located immediately north of the town, is public land.
The area has an extensive network of paths, walking trails and skiing tracks.
Forest roads enter the area from several directions.
Bulletin boards and maps provide information regarding local plants and wildlife, as well as signposts along the trails.
Marked trails lead to a number of peaks, sites and fishing lakes and rivers.
A national fishing license is required to fish in the lakes and streams.

Varden, 407 metres (1,335 ft) above sea level is a viewpoint directly above Molde, with a good view of the city, the fjord with the Molde archipelago and the Molde panorama.
Moldemarka, the hilly woodland area located immediately north of the town, is public land. The area has an extensive network of paths, walking trails and skiing tracks. Forest roads enter the area from several directions. Bulletin boards and maps provide information regarding local plants and wildlife, as well as signposts along the trails. Marked trails lead to a number of peaks, sites and fishing lakes and rivers. A national fishing license is required to fish in the lakes and streams.
Varden, 407 metres (1,335 ft) above sea level is a viewpoint directly above Molde, with a good view of the city, the fjord with the Molde archipelago and the Molde panorama.
Molde (town)