Valsøybotn

From the summit of Hjelmkona, the view reaches out to the sea and the Tustnastabbene; in the other direction, it extends across Trollheimen. These different views give an impression of the landscape around Valsøybotn. The hikes also offer different experiences: one leads to an old mountain farm, while another is designed as a steep fitness challenge. So if you are looking for a holiday apartment in Valsøybotn, you can start by considering what kind of outing you want to shape your stay.

To the old mountain farm Botnasetra

The hike to Botnasetra begins at the Hardbakkhytta car park in Valsøybotn. First, a gravel road leads to Botnavatnet, then a trail continues to an old mountain farm, a sæter. The transition from road to trail is part of the character of this hike: Botnavatnet is a waymarker on the route to a destination that tells the story of the area’s former mountain farming. Those interested in traces of life in the landscape will find a different kind of hike here than on the Botn Opp fitness route.

Botn Opp: steep climb and route options

Botn Opp begins below Fossdalen Stadium and follows the road in Valsøybotn towards Botnavatnet. The route follows a gravel road with a sustained steep climb and is considered a strenuous fitness hike. Free parking is available below Fossdalen Stadium. This information helps you see the outing as a sporting challenge rather than confuse it with a less demanding hike.

After the steepest section from Reinslivatnet, you can choose between two options on Botn Opp: continue along the road or take the old Kukleiva trail. This trail crosses the road several times. The choice affects the rest of the route; both options are part of Botn Opp. There are good swimming spots along the route at Botnavatnet. This adds a body of water and the opportunity to swim to the steep climb without changing the route’s sporting character.

The route also features in organised competitions: it is used for Botn Opp, an annual uphill race and cycling race organised by Valsøyfjord IL. This is another aspect of the name Botn Opp to consider when planning your trip; regardless, the route itself can be viewed as a strenuous trail with a steep climb.

Fossdalen and other hikes

Fossdalen lies at the innermost end of Valsøybotn. There is a waterfall there where you can swim in summer. From Fossdalen, you can also hike to Møkkelfjellet, which is 630 m high. The waterfall and mountain hike are two more specific destinations, offering a different focus from the Botn Opp route or the hike to Botnasetra. When choosing a holiday apartment for your stay, you can consider whether a trip to the old sæter, a steep climb, or an outing to the waterfall and Møkkelfjellet better suits your plans.

You can also discover Liabøen, Halsa and Valsøyfjord as other destinations: Liabøen, Halsa, Valsøyfjord.

Go to the main travel overview: Halsa.