Nes: Hikes, Views and a Cycling Tour

The hike to Gapahuk Nes starts at Nes kirke and follows forest roads and trails through gently rolling terrain. The destination is a simple shelter with views of the Tarva island group and Valsfjord. The route, shelter and views combine to offer a tangible experience of nature in Nes. From the route, you can also continue to Duhallaren Cave and the aircraft wreck on Tønnølsfjellet.

Church, cave and traces of history

Nes kirke was built in 1878. Gapahuk Nes is about 2 km away on foot. The church and hike offer different perspectives: the church building offers a glimpse into the history of the area, while forest roads, trails and the simple shelter lead you into the landscape. If you enjoy combining culture and nature on a trip, you’ll find both here as distinct themes.

The possible extensions to the hike each have their own character. From the Gapahuk Nes route, you can continue to Duhallaren Cave and enter it. Another extension leads to the Second World War aircraft wreck on Tønnølsfjellet. This lets you add two different destinations to your outing: a cave you can enter, or the wreck with its historical connection. Both are reached by continuing along paths from the Gapahuk Nes route.

Tønnølsfjellet and its access routes

Located near Nes, Tønnølsfjellet is 374 m high and offers views of the open sea and Nes. To follow the route there, turn off near Nes kirke and follow the gravel road to the waterworks at the end of the road. An alternative way to access Tønnølsfjellet starts in Risvika: from there, a well-marked trail crosses varied terrain. The route descriptions differ considerably. Near the church, you follow a gravel road to its end, while the route from Risvika is described as a trail through varied terrain. You can plan your outing around these different routes.

Nes on two wheels

The 85 km circular cycling route from Bjugn sentrum via Lysøysundet and Vallersund to Nes offers another perspective. The route connects these places and makes Nes a destination along a longer cycling itinerary. On the ride to Nes, you can take detours from the main road to fjord and shoreline areas with lovely beaches where you can take a break. If you’re travelling by bike, you can factor both the length of the circular route and these detours into your plans.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Nes, you can decide whether to focus on the hike to Gapahuk Nes or the 85 km circular cycling route.

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