Hiking and trekking

6 WALKING AND HIKING

Step by step you move along marked trails and gravel paths. Whether you hike alone or together with loved ones the crisp air, local wildlife and magnificent landscapes will move you. Namdalen has many trails and hikes for you to choose from.

Find recommended walks and hikes in our «Go hiking – Namdalen coast» and «Go hiking – Inner Namdalen» brochures, or on visitnamdalen.com.

HIKING SUGGESTIONS:

Giants kettles at Galtneset, Nærøysund

The Galtneset trail brings you to one of Norway’s largest gatherings of potholes, a.k.a. Giants kettles. They were formed during the Ice Age, more than 10 000 years ago. Drive Fv17 to Høylandet, then drive Skrøyvdalsveien Fv778 toward Salsbruket. The trail starts 350 m west of Setran Farm, by a parking area and info sign. Trail mostly accessible for wheelchairs, but one area is somewhat steep. 5,4 km there and back again.

Storfjellet 239 masl, Flatanger

Storfjellet by Lauvsnes is a popular hike with gorgeous views over the ocean, Lauvøya and islets in the Flatanger archipelago. You can start the walk several places. Turn off Fv17 at Sjøåsen, then drive on Fv766 towards Flatanger. Drive into the centre of Lauvsnes and onto Storfjellveien road. Park at the end of the road and start your walk here, approx. 1 km each way. You can also park at Lauvsnes school and walk into Storfjellveien.

Vattatuva 412 masl, Grong

Park by the info sign at the exit opposite Fiskum power station, 3 km south of Harran (E6). Walk on the footpath for approx. 400 meters, then turn left onto a gravel path. Follow the trail above the railway tunnel and through the wooded area. Approx. 2,5 km and 275m elevation gain. Steep walk towards the cairn at the top. Valøytind 135 masl, Nærøysund

Drive west from Rørvik, towards Ytter-Vikna. Turn onto Fv509 at Austafjord and drive until the road ends at Valøy pier. Park here and follow signposted trail to the top. Short walk, 2,2km return trip, steep in some places. Valøytind has a fantastic view of the sunset.

Spannfjellet (and Vigdisvarden) 474 masl, Overhalla

Drive Fv17 to Skogmo, then Fv760 towards Grong. First exit on the left after Skogmo industrial park. Follow the gravel road to Skogmo shooting range. Park here. Walk along the road, do not walk along the shooting range. Follow the marked trail to Vigdisvarden (cairn, Fuglårvarden in maps), then onwards to the cairn at the top of Spannfjellet.

Dærga/Jillie-Dearka 1108 masl, Røyrvik

Dærga has excellent views from start to finish. Follow road signs from Røyrvik towards Børgefjell, along Fv 361. After approx. 8 km there is a small parking area on the right, start walking here. The hike is 4 km each way, with approx. 600 meters of elevation gain. The trail is challenging but marked. Please note, there are reindeer in the area. Be considerate.