[16-3 |] Jøldalshytta - Trollheimshytta [16-4]
[16-5 |] Weekend in Trollheimen [16-6]
[16-7] From the Jøldal lodge, there are several possible routes in to the Trollheim lodge. [16-8] The trip can be taken as a trip across summits via Trollhetta and back across Geithetta. [16-9] Or it can be done in other variations. [16-10] An extra day at Trollheim Lodge can also be added, with a day trip to Snota. [16-11] If the trip is made over Geithetta and inside Svartådalen, it may be suitable for children between 7 - 9 years of age, while the variant Trollhetta / Geithetta is suitable for children 12 years and up. [16-12]
[16-13] To Jøldal Lodge, attended, TT, by a combination of bus from Orkadalen and taxi / private transportation to Jølhaugen, or in by car. [16-14] Four kilometers on a nice pasture road from Jølhaugen to the lodge. [16-15] From Jøldal Lodge to Trollheim Lodge, attended, TT, marked trail over Geithetta, 6 hrs, across the three summits at Trollhetta, 9 hrs, and down Svartådalen, 5 hrs. [16-16] Unmarked alternatives via Finnskardet and longer via Svarthetta and Finnskardet. [16-17] The trip over Trollhetta is a long and strenuous trip, the most alpine of the marked routes in the Trollheimen Mountains. [16-18]
[16-19] A day trip from Trollheim Lodge to Snota, 8 hrs round trip, is one of the finest and most varied trips to the summits that you can experience, and it is recommended if you can spend an extra day in addition to the weekend. [16-20]
[16-21 |] Winter: [16-22] To Jøldal Lodge from the county road via Nerskogen. [16-23] Snow-plowed to both Jølhaugen and Heldalseter from the mid-winter months on. [16-24] Cleared of branches during Easter along Rinnvatna north of Trollhetta. [16-25] A detour can be made to the eastern summit. [16-26] Usual to ski via Finnskardet or over Geithetta. [16-27] Longer and very fine alternative across Svarthetta, via Svarthamran and down Slettådalen, or down via Finnskardet. [16-28] Svartådalen is not a winter route. [16-29] Snota is also a fine winter trip. [16-30]
[16-31 |] Maps: [16-32] 1:50 000 Trollhetta (and Snota map sheet for trips to Snota or day trips in Folldalen), touring map 1:75 000 Trollheimen or the older i 1:100 000. [16-33]
[16-34 |] Erik Stabell [16-35]
[16-36 |] Trip alternatives between Jøldal Lodge and Trollheim Lodge [16-37]
[16-38] there are three marked trails between these two lodges, along Svartåa through the valley, 5 hrs, over Geithetta, 6 hrs and across Trollhetta's three summits, 9 hrs. [16-39] All are attractive excursions each in its own way. [16-40] the trip through Svartådalen runs through lush and varied forest terrain. [16-41] The area from the valley and onward to Trollheim Lodge is protected as a nature preserve to protect both Svartådalen's rich and lush plant life and its great pine forest in Folldalen. [16-42] There are many beautiful spots down along the river. [16-43]
[16-44] The trip over Geithetta runs an even ascent up to the mountaintop and follows the ridge high and in the open before descending steeply down to Folldalen. [16-45] The view is nice for large portions of the route, especially down toward Folldalen and in to the Trollhetta massif with the Troll's Eye Pond. [16-46]
[16-47] The trip over Trollhetta is a long trek and very stony, and with wonderful experiences. [16-48] The nicest part of the trip is the run from the eastern summit to the middle summit. [16-49] The trail runs steeply and breezily down to the link between the summits. [16-50] Far below lies Trolløyet, the little pond far down in the Trollhetta hollow. [16-51] It then rises steeply through boulder scree to the middle summit. [16-52] There is a difference in elevation of more than 1000 m and lots of stone during the descent to Folldalen. [16-53] Many people prefer to make the trip toward Jøldal Lodge in order to save their knees for this descent.