Hike to Glomnesfossen and Hellskora
The hike to Glomnesfossen and Hellskora is a great alternative for those who find the full walk up to the mountain farm Segestad too long and demanding.
Glomnesfossen is an impressive sight when the water flow is high during the snowmelt. From Hellskora, you get a panoramic view of the villages and the mountains surrounding the lake.
Difficulty: Easy. Some uneven terrain with rocks and tree roots.
Length: 1.2 km one way
Elevation gain: 100 m
Duration: 1.5 hours round trip
Season: Spring – Autumn
Parking: You can park at the parking lot located about 200 meters from Glomnestunet. Remember to pay the fee!
Note: Do not go too close to the edge at Hellskora.
Hike description
The hike to Hellskora is a great alternative for those who think it would be too long and difficult to go all the way up to the Segestad mountain farm.
Drive to Hjelle in Oppstryn. Turn off at Hjelle Bridge and continue towards Glomnes. About 200 metres before Glomnestunet, you will find a parking area. From here, follow the private road through Glomnestunet and cross the bridge over the Glomsdøla River. Continue along the road, which makes a 90-degree turn to the right and climbs a steep hill.
When you pass three cabins (Glomnes holiday cabins), the road ends, but a path continues up a new steep hill. You come to a flat section where the path splits. Here you can choose whether you want to go directly towards Hellskora/Segestad or whether you want to go to the viewpoint towards Glomnesfossen (a waterfall). The last one is recommended if you haven't been there before!
A small dam has been built under the waterfall in recent years. The water is sluiced down to a mini power-plant.
From the viewpoint towards the waterfall, you can take a shortcut towards the path to Hellskora/Segestad. See the map.
The path further on is rather steep and the surface is uneven, but manageable with good footwear.
Hellskora is an impressive vantage point that shows the lake Oppstrynsvatnet surrounded by high mountains and glaciers. Do not go too far out on the edge!
The Hike in Pictures
View from the Glomnes road. The Glomnes farmyard is visible on the right. Storskredfjellet in the background.
The parking area at Glomnes. Remember to pay.
Glomnesfossen with a moderate water flow.
These hamlets can be seen from Hellskora.
View from Hellskora towards Erdalen.
View from Hellskora towards Fosnes. Skarpenes in the foreground.
View from Hellskora towards Flo and Veslebygda.
Storskredfjellet (Breifonna) in its winter attire.
Text: Asbjørn Berge, 2025
Photos: Marit and Asbjørn Berge