Drogsetmoen: Orkla, fishing and hiking

Drogsetmoen connects the Orkla river system with practical questions about fishing and transport. If you are looking for a holiday rental, consider whether the river, a fishing trip, the bus, or access to a hike will shape your stay. These priorities raise different planning questions: bus services depend on the school calendar, dates and availability matter for a fishing trip, and access to the Våttån trailhead is relevant for the hike.

The Orkla in the wider travel area

In the wider travel area, the anadromous stretch of the Orkla extends for 88 kilometres, from the estuary near Orkanger to Stoin at Ulsberg in Rennebu. The salmon-bearing stretch passes through the municipalities of Rennebu and Orkland; the Orkla has the status of a National Salmon River. Within the river system, salmon rest in different places depending on the water level.

Fishing and practical information

Steinshølen is near Drogsetmoen, farther upstream in the Orkla river system. A description of a fishing trip mentions salmon fishing there; dates and availability vary. Check them before making plans. There is also a box in Drogsetmoen where envelopes for fish-scale samples can be collected and dropped off. Confirm that the collection point is currently operating before using it.

Bus services and access to the Våttån hike

AtB bus route 5602 runs from Meldal via Storås and Dragsetmoen to Meldal vgs/Svorkmo. It does not operate during school holidays. The timetable mentioned is valid from 18 August 2025; check the current timetable before travelling. This restriction is particularly important when planning a trip during school holidays.

For the Våttån hike starting from Bjørnli, access by car is indicated via the Fv 700 at Løkken Verk or the Rv 65 at Drogsetmoen. If you are planning the hike, you can include these two specified routes in your itinerary. When choosing a holiday rental, it helps to use your preferred daily plans as a criterion: should your trip be planned around the bus route or the drive to the trailhead?

A farm visit in the municipality

In Meldal, Orkland, Holum Gård welcomes groups, families, and other interested visitors by prior arrangement. Gunn Elin Folland talks about her sheep breeds and the wool products made from them; visitors can see the sheep up close. For families interested in sheep and wool, this is a specific idea for a visit. Arrange your visit in advance.

Planning requirements vary: bus travel depends on the school calendar and current timetable, Holum Gård welcomes visitors by prior arrangement, and dates and availability should be checked for the fishing trip. If you are looking for a holiday rental in Drogsetmoen, choose your location based on what matters most for your stay: the river and fishing, travelling by bus, or access to the hiking trailhead.

Discover more destinations: Løkken Verk, Meldal, Storås.

Go to the wider travel overview: Meldal.