Namsskogan: Wildlife, Wilderness and Hiking Trails

Namsskogan combines vast natural areas with plenty of ways to explore the landscape on foot, by bike or while watching wildlife. In Børgefjell National Park, bodies of water, waterfalls and rivers are as much a part of the scenery as the expansive wilderness areas. If you are looking for a holiday rental in Namsskogan, you can start by considering whether nature experiences, hiking trails or a trip to Park Nordica will shape your stay.

Wilderness and Water in Børgefjell

Børgefjell National Park also covers the municipality of Namsskogan. It protects a large natural area that is largely free from human intervention, with extensive wilderness areas and biological diversity. Its landscape features include large bodies of water, waterfalls and rivers. This protected nature shapes the character of the area and offers a clear contrast to visitor destinations focused more on individual activities.

One entrance to the national park is at Smalvatnet in Smalåsen, Namsskogan. There is a large car park, a changing room, an outdoor toilet and a fire pit with firewood. These facilities complement access to the national park. They can also help you choose where to stay if you are planning a visit to the park.

Wildlife Watching and Trails Around Namsskogan

At Park Nordica, visitors can see wolves, moose, bears, reindeer, lynx and otters. The park is located in Trones, in the southern part of the municipality of Namsskogan. Park Nordica also offers tailored programs for schools, kindergartens and park visitors.

Another way to explore the area actively is the Sandåmofossan hiking and fishing trail. It follows the Namsen River south from the centre of Namsskogan. In the area around Skorovas, the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) is responsible for the trail network and also organises group hikes there. Marked trails lead south from Skorovas towards Nesåvatna and on to Sandøladalen in Grong.

For a specific hike in the Gåsvassfjella area, the recommended route runs from Fløan at Mellingsvatnet via Steinvatnet to Litlgåsvatnet and Storgåsvatnet. The distance is 4 km to Litlgåsvatnet and 5 km to Storgåsvatnet. These figures give you an indication when choosing a route; they describe the distance to each lake.

Cycling, Winter and Traces of History

Six cycling routes in Namsskogan are described, ranging from 3 to 30 km in length. They are considered suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. If you are looking for a shorter or longer ride, you can use this range as a guide when choosing a route. A separate winter offering is the 11-mile network of snowmobile trails for recreational rides in the municipality. Parking is available at the snowmobile trails in Skorovas, Trones, Brekkvasselv and Namsskogan.

Skorovas, in southern Namsskogan, is a former mining town and a small holiday resort described as a year-round tourism destination. In summer, visitors can go mountain hiking; in winter, skiing and other winter activities are available. The Gamle Steinfjellvei is a historic link between Namsskogan and Røyrvik: this old transport route runs between the two municipalities in Trøndelag, and construction began in the summer of 1912.

Getting There and Choosing the Focus of Your Stay

Namsskogan railway station is on the Nordland Line. A shuttle service at the station connects with all daytime and night trains. It can be booked on the train or through the Grong bus station on 07417; the bus station is open daily from 08:00 to 20:00. When choosing a holiday rental, you can tailor your search to the experiences that matter to you, such as wildlife watching in Trones, hiking trails around Skorovas or access to the nature of the Børgefjell area.

If you would like to compare other destinations, you can also find Flatanger, Snåsa, Inderøy, Nærøy, Høylandet, Namdalseid and Leksvik here.

For the main travel overview: Nord-Trondelag.