[10-3] It's fantastic to be on Storerikvollen. [10-4] Here there are many day hike choices, from the very short to some long. [10-5] The number of km indicate the hike's length. [10-6]
[10-7] 1. To Blåkkåkleppen, 3 km, on trails. [10-8] Kleppen is the nearest mountain to the lodge and is a popular hike destination, both for afternoon hikes and for day hikes for families with children. [10-9] Follow the ridge up to the summit. [10-10] Here there are many paths and tracks. [10-11]
[10-12] 2. To Bustvalen Monument, 16 km, mostly away from marked trails. [10-13] Follow the marking towards Blåhammarstugan up to Enan; then follow it northwards and gradually up on Bustvalen with the tall monument. [10-14] It is in memory of the tragic Caroline retreat in 1719. [10-15] The hike back to the lodge can go southwestward on the south side of the power line up to the marked trail from Bjørneggen. [10-16] Djupholma runs deep from a ways north of Esandsjøen, so here it's not possible to cross. [10-17]
[10-18] 3. To Blåhåmmårkleppen and Sandtjønna, 19 (14 round trip to Sandtjønna) km, partly following marking. [10-19] Follow the marking towards Bjørneggen to about 5 km north of the lodge. [10-20] From here, go northwestward and up on Blåhåmmårkleppen. [10-21] Here there's a broad panorama in all directions. [10-22] Descend from the summit the same way and turn northeastward to Sandtjønna. [10-23] It's a fine, sheltered bathing tarn surrounded by large sedimentary deposits. [10-24] Water is replenished from a spring at the bottom of the tarn. [10-25] The stream flowing out of the sediment around the tarn often is open in winter, so the ice on the tarn is unsafe. [10-26] Follow the marking from Bjørneggen back to the lodge. [10-27]
[10-28] 4. To Haugvollen, 12 km, marked trail one way. [10-29] This beautiful, old summer dairy meadow lies on the route towards Ramsjøhytta (Heggvollen on old maps). [10-30] Follow the pleasant, marked trail past Sjursvollen onward. [10-31] There's a fine bathing pool just before the meadow. [10-32] Hike through the open woods and marshes on the north side of Blåkkåkleppen back to the lodge. [10-33]
[10-34] 5. Onward to Djupholma, 5 km, marked trail. [10-35] The Djupholma river bears its name rightfully. [10-36] It runs slow and deep, from far north of Esandsjøen, and here is hard to cross. [10-37] When Esandsjøen was dammed up, a bridge was built over the river. [10-38] The bridge is high, airy and slightly exciting. [10-39]
[10-40] 6. Up on Remskleppen, 9 km, marked trail. [10-41] Take the trail towards Blåhammarstugan via Djupholma and up on Remskleppen. [10-42] Fine view from a low summit that stands unobstructed in terrain with a magnificent view. [10-43] Back the same way or northwestward through marshes and woods, via Djupholma and back to the lodge from the northeast. [10-44]
[10-45] Roar Nålsund / Erik Stabell