County/Municipality:
| Nordland/Fosnes |
Maps: |
1724-III Jøa (Statens Kartverk, Norge 1:50 000)
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Primary factor: |
Moldvikfjellet: 297m
Einarskardfjellet: 72m
Dunafjellet: 182m
Ramnfjellet: 65m
Durmålfjellet: 148m
Pallan, 122m
Holvikstorhaugen: 92m |
Hiked: |
July 2012 |
See also: |
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Dun
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Introduction
Jøa
(55,3km²) is an island on the south side of Folda fjord. You have
access to the island via the Ølhammaren - Seierstad ferry and the
Leka - Gutvik - Abelvær - Jøa - Namsos-Rørvik - express boat.
Popular tourist
attractions are; Fosnes Bygdemuseum, Olav Duuns (famour Norwegian
author) barndomsheim at Dun, Torvmuseet (Skjærvikkorsen), Jernaldergården (Tranås)
- to name a few. In addition, the fantastic Tomtvollen recreational
area deserves a visit.
Tomtvollen
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The highest peak on the
island is Moldvikfjellet (297m) and the highest mountains are
found on the north side of the island. You can reach most of the island
tops on good paths, and some of them are described on this page.
The below
table ranks Jøa tops with a primary factor >= 100 meters ().
In other words - mountains that have at least 5 x 20m contours that
fully encircle the given mountain top;
Rank |
|
Mountain |
Hgt |
PF |
Location |
1. |
|
Moldvikfjellet |
297m |
297m |
32 W 611069 7172883 |
- |
|
Einarskardfjellet |
280m |
72m |
32 W 610578 7173059 |
- |
|
Gyltfjellet |
275m |
87m |
32 W 611901 7173966 |
2. |
|
Dunafjellet |
265m |
182m |
32 W 608004 7172986 |
3. |
|
Skåkkjerringfjellet |
258m |
220m |
32 W 607166 7174283 |
4. |
|
Vardfjellet |
254m |
156m |
32 W 610728 7171295 |
- |
|
Ramnfjellet (Skreddarfallklumpen) |
243m |
65m |
32 W 606798 7173260 |
5. |
|
Durmålfjellet (Steinsfjellet) |
221m |
148m |
32 W 608489 7171920 |
6. |
|
Faksdalfjellet (Liafjellet) |
187m |
149m |
32 W 606416 7171012 |
7. |
|
Vesterfjellet |
167m |
104m |
32 W 607514 7171931 |
8. |
|
Pallan |
145m |
122m |
32 W 609388 7167407 |
- |
|
Holvikstorhaugen |
126m |
92m |
32 W 610733 7166108 |
On Dunafjellet
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Trail descriptions
This disclaimer is
regarding all of the literature and instructional guides posted on the
westcoastpeaks.com website.
These instructions are guidelines only, and should not be used in lieu
of common sense or judgment when attempting any of the actions involved
or instructed. Westcoastpeaks nor myself will not be liable nor will it
indemnify any form of compensation to anyone who has injured, harmed or
even killed themselves or others while following any of the instructions
written within the website.
It should be noted by any persons willing to undertake any of the
instructions provided that mountains offer varying levels of risk,
regardless of size or incline. Risks to be considered are as follows but
not limited to: wild animals, weather, the terrain, bad judgment,
inappropriate or insufficient equipment, improper training or experience
and of course, bad luck... |
Moldvikfjellet and Moldvikvatna
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Access
The starting point for all routes is
the ferry harbor at Seierstad.
The routes:
Moldvikfjellet &
Einarskardfjellet |
- From the ferry, drive 0,2km to a
junction
- Junction (N64.63774 E11.34206): Turn
right (north)
- Drive 1,8km to the north
- Junction (N64.65201 E11.34429): Turn left
(west)
- Drive 1,9km west until you see "Moldvikfjellet"
signpost. Park alongside the road (N64.65618 E11.30881).
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Moldvikfjellet:
Follow a marked tractor road which turns into a
forest path. The
path runs up to a pass and descends to Moldvikvatna lakes. Make
sure you get on the path that continues up
the ridge and up to the
high point, marked by a medium-sized cairn
Einarskardfjellet:
From the pass, continue down to
Moldvikvatna
and hike off-trail the 0,25km up to the summit (N64.66426
E11.31628) - marked by a
few rocks.
Tomtvollen:
From the Moldvikfjellet trailhead, drive 0,2km, turn left, drive
0,4m and turn left again (N64.65765 E11.29853). Drive 0,3km and
find parking. Walk 0,3km along a path to the recreational area
(N64.65298 E11.30122, see picture above) |
The route to Moldvikfjellet
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Dunafjellet,
Ramnfjellet &
Durmålfjellet |
- From the ferry, drive 0,2km to a
junction
- Junction (N64.63774 E11.34206): Turn
right (north)
- Drive 1,8km to the north
- Junction (N64.65201 E11.34429): Turn left
(west)
- Drive 2,1km west
- Junction (N64.65789 E11.30733). Turn left
(west)
- Drive 1,1km west until you see the
Fjellveien signpost. Park here (N64.65796 E11.28474)
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Dunafjellet:
Follow a marked path 0,3km north/northeast until you reach the
ridge. Turn northwest and follow
the path 1,4km to the
Dunafjellet cairn
(N64.66317 E11.26535). The
high
point (N64.66444 E11.26237) is found 0,2km to the northwest.
Ramnfjellet:
From Dunafjellet, continue 1,5km to Ramnfjellet high point
(N64.66729 E11.23732). Either return the way you came or
continue 1,5km along the marked path and down to the road by
Brakstadvågen. The descent is
steep and
exciting! If you have not organized transport for your
return, you'll be facing a 4,4km walk back to the trailhead.
Consider building strengths at the
Nordsjøen pub
northwest of Brakstad...
Durmålfjellet:
The Durmålfjellet trailhead is 0,45km west of the Dunafjellet
trailhead. Follow a
tractor road 0,25km up to a water tank. A
marked forest path begins here. Follow
this path 0,5km up to the
summit (N64.65473 E11.27171) - marked by a
pile or rocks. |
The route to Dunafjellet
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