Hikes in Glomsdalen
In Glomsdalen there are as many as five summer farms, many old cultural heritage sites, an old mountain farm, and the possibility of fantastic views over Oppstryn.
There are no longer cattle grazing in the valley, and there aren’t many sheep to be seen either. In a few years, the deer will probably have the whole valley to itself.
On this page we have gathered a selection of hikes you can do in Glomsdalen. You will also find PDF files for the nature trail in Glomsdalen.
Note: Glomsdalen has no mobile coverage.
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Nature and Culture Trail in Glomsdalen
Here you may download the PDF with information about the nature and culture trail in Glomsdalen
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Segestad mountain farm
Segestad is beautifully situated on a mountain ledge 315 metres above sea level. The abandoned mountain farm offers a glimpse into Norway’s agricultural history.
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Glomnesfossen and Hellskora
Glomnesfossen is at its most impressive during the snowmelt season and in periods of heavy rainfall. Hellskora offers a panoramic view of Lake Oppstryn and the surrounding mountains.
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Glomnesnakken
The hike to Glomnesnakken is the shortest mountain hike in Oppstryn, but the view from the summit rivals the very best.
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Roundtrip in Glomsdalen
This circular hike takes you past the mountain farm of Segestad, Segestad Summer Farm, and Glomnes Summer farm.
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Hike to Nos
Nos is a summer farm with a long history. Huldersteinen (The Huldre Stone), a cup-marked stone, is evidence that people have lived here since the Bronze Age.
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HIke to Stol
Archaeological excavations have shown that Stol has been a place of significant activity throughout history. Cooking pits and charcoal pits have been discovered here, and a cup-marked stone can be found near the mountain pasture.
Map of hiking trail alternatives in Glomsdalen
