Hike to Segestad
The hike to Segestad is a great nature experience, and at the same time an introduction to cultural history. Who would have thought that Segestad was one of the best farms in Oppstryn at the end of the 1800s?
In the barn at Segestad, Svein Inge Sunde has gathered old tools and set up informative displays that tell the story of the farm. The main house is open to anyone interested in stopping by.
Segestad Vener and Svein Inge Sunde have, over many years, done an excellent job of maintaining the buildings on the farm.
Difficulty: Moderate. Some steep sections.
Length: 1.5 km one way.
Elevation gain: 285 meters.
Duration: 2.5 hours round trip.
Season: Spring – autumn.
Parking: You can park in the parking area located about 200 meters from Glomnestunet. Remember to pay the fee!
Note: You will pass some high cliffs. Do not go too close to the edge.
Hike description
You walk along the private road through the Glomnes farm and cross the bridge over Glomsdøla. Immediately after the bridge, follow the road that turns 90 degrees to the right up 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 to Segestad or to the viewpoint towards Glomnesfossen (waterfall). The latter is recommended if you have not 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 Segestad. Have a look at the map.
The road further on is rather steep and the path is uneven, but with good footwear you will manage.
When you get to Hamrane, a steep section where the path winds upwards in a mountain cliffside, you are welcome to take a detour to Hellskora.
Hellskora is an impressive vantage point that shows Oppstrynsvatnet (lake) surrounded by high mountains and glaciers. Don't go too far over the edge!
When you have passed Hamrane, you are at Storekvile. Here you can sit on a bench and enjoy the view. The path continues past Langhammarkvile and Nestelada (an outbuilding), and then you will soon arrive at the buildings of the farm.
The Friends of Segestad have done a great job over many years to keep the buildings on the farm intact, and in the barn Svein Sunde has collected old agricultural implements and set up informative boards that tell the history of the farm.
The house stands just like it did when the last farmer passed away in 1961. It is open to those who want to take a look.
Behind the houses at the mountain farm the path passes the ruins of a homestead that was destroyed by an avalanche in 1902. There were three people in the house, an elderly couple and their 18-year-old son. Fortunately, everyone escaped without life-threatening injuries.
After this tragic accident, the homestead was abandoned.
The road to Glomnes with a view towards the Glomnes yard to the right and Storskredfjellet (1815 masl.) in the background.
The car park at Glomnes.
Hellskora
Storekvile
Langhammarkvile
Nestelada has been restored by Svein Sunde and is now in good condition. Here they stored hay and bundles of small branches for the livestock.
Cable car to Segestad
Spelhuset at Segestad. Inside this building is a winch with an electric motor as the driving force. The winch contains a cable that reaches all the way down to Glomnes.
View from Segestad
The main house, the barn and the “Spelhuset” are located in a row.
The barn. We can see the main house behind it.
Here you see the eldhus (“fire house”) on the farm, or "the cheese house" as they also called it. Only remnants of the walls remained when Svein Sunde rebuilt it. In its day, the house was used for all work that had to do with heat; cheese making, butter making and baking, hence the name.
The eldhus was taken by one of the many storms that have ravaged and destroyed buildings in Segestad. The roof of the farmhouse has blown off three times over the years.
The buildings at Segestad
The buildings at Segestad. The ruins of the crofter’s dwelling in the foreground.
Segestad with a view toward Erdalen. The trail to Segestadsetra in the foreground.
Text: Asbjørn Berge, 2025
Photos: Marit og Asbjørn Berge