[25-3] A round trip in Children's Nature World [25-4]
[25-5] "North of Dovrefjell and east of the mighty Trollheimen" - in the Kingdom of Jutul, lies Children's Nature World - a thrilling mountain area in which routes between lodges are suit children's feet. [25-6] You'll find this nigh hidden natural resource in Rennebu township, 85 km south of Trondheim. [25-7] If you take a bus to Ulsberg, you can follow the marked trail from E6 just south of Ulsberg, down over Orkla and then up along Hevra and up to Heverfallsetra (4 km). [25-8] If you travel by private car, you can park at the same summer dairy. [25-9] In the summer dairying season, there's every reason to spend some time at Heverfallsetra. [25-10] Here there's summer dairy farming with real milkmaids who serve waffles and sour cream of the best quality. [25-11] Here there also are cows, sheep, pigs and other animals to see before the trip goes to the mountains. [25-12]
[25-13] In a short while, the trail takes you over the lush summery dairying valley, and bare mountains open up in alltheir majesty. [25-14] After 2 km along a partly paved trail, the first of three pilgrim hostels appears. [25-15] Here at Hevertjønna, you first meet bygone times. [25-16] The lodge is a Pilgrim Hostel or a reconstruction of a log cabin where pilgrims stayed on the way to Nidaros. [25-17] It and the other two lodges are alike and are built with a smoke vent in the roof and benches around an open hearth, - an atmosphere that absolutely will impress the open mind of a child. [25-18] Hevertjønna is a fine fishing lake that can offer many a surprise catch. [25-19]
[25-20] The next day's tour goes northwards on the east side of Ramshøpiken and on the west side of the river until you are midway in the marsh. [25-21] Here you turn northeast to Damtjønna, 4.5 km. [25-22]
[25-23] For the tour to the last Pilgrim Hostel, follow the marked track back to the fork on the marsh, where you go eastwards and further northwards towards Ramssjøen. [25-24] Turn in a westward direction at the fork just before you get to the lake. [25-25] The lodge lies west of Ramssjøen. [25-26] The last stretch of the tour goes over the saddle between Nørdsfjellet and Midtfjellet to Holmtjønna, where you turn eastwards towards Hevertjønna and down to Heverfallsetra, 9 km. [25-27]
[25-28] Winter: [25-29] This tour is just as fine in the winter. [25-30] If you travel by car, park at the log storage lot about [25-31] 1.5 km before Heverfallsetra. [25-32]
[25-33] Jonny Remmereit [25-34]
[25-35] Children's Nature World [25-36]
[25-37] Trondhjems Turistforening has integrated the Pilgrim Hostels in Children's Nature World in its activities, and they have the status of no-service cabins. [25-38] The routes will be connected to the Association's route network towards Trollheimen. [25-39] This will be a central part of the child-friendly hike choices in mid Norway. [25-40] Here there are 3 pilgrim hostels that provide shelter for the night. [25-41] Overnighting here opens up an insight to a fascinating period in Norwegian history. [25-42] The Pilgrim Hostels have been reconstructed as log cabins of the early Middle Ages and afford overnighting for 20 people. [25-43] Pilgrims often stayed in such cabins on their way to Nidaros. [25-44] They're located at Damtjønna, Hevertjønna, and Ramssjøen. [25-45] Day stretches between the cabins suit children's feet and are 4-8 km. [25-46] If you're on a tour, you should carry food and a sleeping pad / sleeping bag. [25-47] There are cooking utensils, a gas stove, and a chance for firing up a wood stove at the pilgrim hostels. [25-48] The pilgrim hostels nave no provisions, duvets or mattresses, and are not locked. [25-49]
[25-50] The area has an extensive plant life and is attractive for berry pickers in the autumn. [25-51] Bird and animal life is varied, with lynx, deer, birds of prey, etc.in the area. [25-52] Fishing is commonplace and good. [25-53] Fishing licenses can be bought at the lodges. [25-54] The range today is actively used for logging and as pasture for sheep, cattle and reindeer. [25-55] In Children's Nature World families can wander together in a natural area that is eventful for children and adults. [25-56]
[25-57] Hiking map Barnas Naturverden 1:50,000 [25-58] The map is for sale in the Tourist Office at Berkåk and by Trondhjems Turistforening. [25-59] The Hiking and skiing map Trollheimen 1:75,000 can also be used.