Hoston: Cultural Landscape, Ski Trails and Lakes

Hoston combines a distinctive cultural landscape with winter ski trails and activities by the water. A nature and cultural trail, an approximately 25 km illuminated ski trail and Hostovatnet reveal different sides of the area. Hoston is also considered an attractive holiday home area around Ringavatnet and Hostovatnet. When planning your holiday, you can consider whether you are more interested in trails through the landscape, winter sports or activities by the water.

Nature and Cultural Trail through Hoston

The 3.5 km nature and cultural trail starts in the centre of Hoston, where there is also a car park. It runs mostly through agricultural land and an old cultural landscape that has been grazed. This means the trail focuses not only on open spaces, but also on traces of earlier farming.

Along the trail are the ruins of several old smallholdings, summer barns and stone walls. These features give the trail its cultural character: here, the landscape can also be experienced through the built remains of its former use. Posts, arrows and overview maps mark the Hoston Trail and help you find your way along the route.

Ski Trails in Winter

For winter activities, Hoston has an approximately 25 km illuminated ski trail. There are also other regularly groomed ski trails. If you would like to spend your holiday skiing, you can choose between a longer illuminated route and additional groomed trails.

The wayfinding information also lists car parks in the centre and by the illuminated trail. The car park by the trail is associated with IL Fjellmann. You can take these details about the routes and ski trails into account when finding your way around the area.

Hostovatnet: Swimming Area, Fishing and Boat Trips

At the eastern end of Hostovatnet, just below Hoston, there is a developed swimming area of approximately 1 decare. It is owned by the municipality. The lake is also suitable for fishing and boat trips. This means that the lakeside offers a different holiday perspective from the cultural landscape trail or the ski trails.

Hiking Trails and Local Traditions

There are many opportunities for hiking in the area around Berge Gård, both in the surrounding countryside and along old trails. If hiking is one of your interests, you can make it a focus of your stay in the nearby area.

A long-standing local tradition is the ice-fishing competition on Hostovatnet. It has been held since 1973 and has only been cancelled a few times since it began. IL Fjellmann organises the annual competition, which attracts visitors from near and far. The “Hostovatnet rundt” race is also associated with Hoston.

Hoston is considered an attractive holiday home area around Ringavatnet and Hostovatnet. If you are looking for a holiday rental or holiday home, you can consider Hoston as a destination connected with these lakes and its cultural landscape. Which of the aspects described matters to your trip depends on how you would like to spend your stay.

More local pages: Orkanger, Fannrem.

For the main travel overview: Orkdal.