[12-3] Jøldalen is a varied and interesting area with many opportunities for excursions both in nearby terrain and the mountains. [12-4] More information about fishing spots, plant life and other attractions is included in the brochure for Jøldalshytta. [12-5] Trips to Svarthetta and Trollhetta are described in TT's handbook, 1994, Sylene and Trollheimen. [12-6] Number of km indicates the length of the trip. [12-7]
[12-8] 1. To Tovdalsberga and Grønlitjønna, 12 - 14 km, mainly along the marked trail. [12-9] Follow the marked trail toward Resvatnet. [12-10] Turn off the path at Litjfjellet and go north over the rugged and varied Tovdalsberga. [12-11] The view is marvelous out toward Trollhetta, Rinnhatten and Snota. [12-12] The area to the east is a substantial, rich, undulating and pleasant mountain terrain with many lakes and ponds. [12-13] Here, there are abundant opportunities for those who like to fish. [12-14] Hike eastward to Grønlitjønna. [12-15] There is an old soapstone quarry here approx. 500 m northeast of the mouth of the stream. [12-16] Continue southeast to the moorland north of Jølvatnet. [12-17] This is an area rich in bird life. [12-18] Hike north of Tullhaugan and back to the lodge. [12-19] 2. To Svarthetta, about 18 km, mainly off the marked trail. [12-20] Follow the path toward Gjevilvass Lodge to Skrikhøa. [12-21] Cross Kjølen and go up the southernmost of the foothills in a northerly direction up to the summit plateau. [12-22] This is also a normal winter approach, but without skis. [12-23] Continue north to the cairn. [12-24] Wide panorama out over Nerskogen and west to the inner regions of Trollheimen. [12-25] West of the summit, near the cliff, there is an area rich in plant life. [12-26] The return trip goes north over the ridge, east down to Santjønndalen and down the snow bank along the brook from Sand Pond. [12-27] Cut to the northeast, diagonally down to the trail from Trollheimshytta. [12-28] In the wintertime, the return trip is done the same way as the trip up. [12-29]
[12-30] 3. Trollhetta, approx. 20 km round trip to the eastern peak, marked trail. [12-31] Follow the trail markers up over Langfjellet and up to the eastern summit. [12-32] The eastern summit is also the one to visit in the winter. [12-33] The winter route should be done via Åkerdalen and the gradually sloping gully from there and on up to Langfjellet. [12-34] Trip back down the same way. [12-35] A nice view out over the valley on the return trip along the edge of Langfjell. [12-36] The stone markers leading toward Trollheim Lodge continue on the steep inclines over the two other, taller peaks. [12-37]
[12-38] 4. Behind and across Gråfjellet, approx. 13 km, mainly off the marked trail. [12-39] Follow the trail markers toward Nerskogen and Fjellheim on the eastern side of Gråfjellet. [12-40] Climb the southeast ridge of Gråfjellet and up to the summit. [12-41] About 1 km southeast of the top, you will pass an area rich in plant life. [12-42] Beautiful view from the mountain out across Jøldalen and down on Nerskogen. [12-43] Hike north of the mountain and gradually bear westward to Vaultjønna. [12-44] This is a lovely fishing spot. [12-45] Take the path down from Gjevilvasshytta and follow it back to the lodge. [12-46]
[12-47] 5. To the waterfall inside Øyasetra, 6 km, off the marked trail. [12-48] Follow the old tractor road to Svartåa and Øyasetra. [12-49] Follow the river ravine about a half km in to the breathtaking waterfall. [12-50] After the spring thaw or heavy rains, it may be gushing. [12-51] The return trip can be done northeast - across and in along the marked trail from Gjeveilvasshytta. [12-52]
[12-53 |] Roar Nålsund / Erik Stabell