Mittet: River Routes, Hikes and Historic Traces

Mittet combines a riverside loop with hiking destinations and historic traces. On the Elvaløypa, the village road from Mittet to Dale meets trails and old routes along the river. There are also opportunities for fishing and swimming, as well as places where the village’s history can be seen. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can consider whether you mainly want to explore riverside routes, set out on hikes or also discover the cultural heritage.

Elvaløypa and Activities by the River

The Elvaløypa is a loop that connects the village road from Mittet to Dale with trails and old routes by the river. According to the route description, it is suitable for anglers, horse riders and walkers or recreational hikers. Along the way are several river pools that may be suitable for fishing and swimming. Mittet also has a river suitable for fishing. This gives visitors various ways to enjoy the water, without every activity requiring the same stretch or way of getting around.

Some sections of the Elvaløypa are unmarked, so you will need to find your way along trails without markers. The route also involves crossing streams and passing through grazing gates. These details can help you decide whether the loop suits your outing plans and which sections to pay particular attention to. This means the route can be considered not only as a walk, but also with fishing or horse riding in mind.

Hikes Towards Måsvassbu and Mørkvatnet

Near Mittet is Måsvassbu, a self-catering cabin with sleeping space for 34 people. It is a starting point for several other hikes. The path to the cabin follows a well-marked DNT trail and crosses bogland with boardwalks. It is considered easy. This gives hikers concrete information about the route: markers, boggy sections and boardwalks are among its described features.

Mørkvatnet is also a hiking destination nearby. The hike continues beyond Måsvassbu through gently rising terrain; the lake lies below Klauva. The route from Mittet to Mørkvatnet follows a 5 km toll road to Skrokkensetra. From Mittet, the mountain road to Skrukken also leads to an attractive hiking area. You can choose between a hike to Mørkvatnet and other hikes in the Skrukken area, without combining these destinations into a single route.

School History and Historic Traces

Gamleskulen, a well-preserved school building from the first generation, stands in Indre Mittet. A school in Mittet is used as a village museum. These two references offer a glimpse into the village’s school history: Gamleskulen is described as a historic building, while the other reference describes its use as a village museum.

Other historical traces represent different periods. The Bautasteinen in Indre Mittet is a memorial stone from the 1808–1814 war. A memorial stone dating from 1914 stands by the road. Dampskipskaia, a steamboat landing from the late 19th century, is also in Indre Mittet. Ytremittetsetra is a summer-farm setting with traces dating back to the 3rd century. The Gamle setervegen is an old summer-farm road that remains as a road or trail. For visitors interested in culture and history as well as hiking, Mittet offers several different points of interest.

Choose the Right Stay in Mittet

When looking for a holiday apartment in Mittet, your preferred activities can be a good place to start: the Elvaløypa connects the village road with riverside trails, while Måsvassbu and Mørkvatnet offer hiking destinations nearby. If you would also like to include historic places, Gamleskulen, Dampskipskaia and the memorial stones described above can help guide your travel plans. Mittet offers a range of themes to shape your holiday around.

More local pages: Åfarnes, Åndalsnes, Vågstranda, Eidsbygda, Isfjorden, Veblungsnes, Voll and Innfjorden.

For the wider travel overview: Rauma.