Midtre Gauldal: Mountain Pastures, Pilgrim Routes and Wild Reindeer
Accommodation in Midtre Gauldal
Midtre Gauldal includes the mountain pastures of Budal, which are designated landscape protection areas and are also among the selected cultural landscapes. Pilgrim routes and the natural surroundings of Forollhogna National Park, which partly lies within the municipality, complete the picture. Forollhogna is also an important habitat for wild reindeer. If you are planning a family trip, you will find a range of ways to explore the area, from learning about life on mountain farms to walking through the mountain landscape.
Mountain Pastures and Local History
In Budal, the mountain pastures are designated landscape protection areas and selected cultural landscapes. Active mountain farms graze cattle and sheep on the outlying pastures. The landscape is therefore not only a natural environment, but also shaped by agricultural traditions. Blåora in Endalen is recommended if you would like to experience extensive traditional haymaking on the outlying fields.
Storbekkøya museum farm in Budal includes mountain farm buildings dating from the early 19th century and is a family-friendly excursion destination. Along the Storbekklia cultural trail, you can learn more about trapping, tar production and iron smelting. This also makes it an interesting visit for families who want to learn about the region’s past activities as well as enjoy the landscape and get some exercise.
From Storbekkøya museum farm, a pilgrim route climbs through a birch slope to the Rogneskletten viewpoint at 1,019 m in Forollhogna National Park. If you are planning a longer climb, many hikers set out from Synnerdalen to reach the summit of Forollhogna. These two starting points and destinations offer different ways to spend a day in the mountain landscape.
Pilgrim Routes and Cycling
The Pilegrimsleia through Østerdalen is about 70 km long within Midtre Gauldal. The Østerdalsleden is a separate route: Singsås station on the old Røros railway is considered a natural hub along this pilgrim route. The first stage of the Østerdalsleden to Trondheim starts at Singsås station. If you are interested in pilgrim routes, you can take this information into account when choosing the focus of your trip.
You can also explore the cultural landscape by bicycle. In Endalen, you can ride into the landscape from the access points to the mountain pastures. Another cycling route runs from the national park boundary at Haukfjellet to Stor-Hiåsjøen, to the Fjellstyre cabin on the Midtre Gauldal side. The routes each have their own starting and ending points; they are described here as separate options.
Salmon, Fishing and Culture in Støren
The National Wild Salmon Visitor Centre at Gauldalsporten in Støren offers information about wild salmon and its life cycle, river ecosystems, nature conservation and local value creation. Gauldalsporten at Prestteigen also sells local food and has its own café. Nature and regional products are the focus here.
You can fish for salmon in the Bua River. Støren JFF sells fishing licences to the public; a fishing licence is required to fish in the stretches managed by Støren JFF. On the Gaula, you must purchase a Gaulakortet in accordance with the local fishing rules. If fishing is part of your plans, be sure to observe the different rules for each waterway.
Singsås Church is a wooden church dating from 1884. Together with the mountain farm buildings and the themes of the cultural trail, it offers another perspective on the municipality’s cultural history.
Choosing the Right Focus for Your Holiday Rental
When looking for a holiday rental in Midtre Gauldal, you can start by considering what you would like your holiday to focus on: mountain pastures and agriculture, pilgrim routes, cycling, summit destinations, or wild salmon and fishing. These interests lead to different places and activities in the municipality.
For more information about places in Midtre Gauldal: Soknedal, Engan.
For the broader travel overview: Sor-Trondelag.
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