Havsteinen...

is a cool rock island just outside Goday. I had been wanting to visit ever since I moved to Ålesund. Not sure quite why, but I just think it's a cool island.

So on this Sunday, I drove out to Godøya, hoping to find someone down by the harbor, willing and able to get me to and from the island. But there was no one there, so I had to think of something else to do.

Havsteinen

Sloktinden (436m)..

came up as "something else to do". I had walked the path from Godøy Skule once before, but I figured I could stop by the WWII historical site (no: Krigsminnesmerke) and check Johan Roald's hideout during the war. I heard running water inside, which seemed very practical for those in hiding.

I then moved on to Sloktinden, with the ambition to also visit Storhornet (497m). I had never walked between two tops, and this was a good opportunity for walking on new ground. I let my dog Troll out of the backpack and off he went.

Johan's hideout

The weather..

turned quite nasty on top of Sloktinden. We got the "regular" hailshower, but the weather settled by the time we reached Storhornet. Watching showers come and go is one of the many reasons why I frequently visit this island.

The plan had been to descend my ascent route, but now I decided to return via Alnes and the tunnel. That would make the trip a Godøya traverse - something I don't think I've done before.

Passing showers

Alnestunnelen ..

is a multi-purpose tunnel. I met a couple of hikers going up and down the tunnel. One of them told me this was because it was raining. In other words, a good walk but without the fresh air...

Troll was quite tired when we were back at the school after the 3+ hour trip. I had walked 9,5Km+ and Troll had walked 7 of them.

All in all, a fun route that I recommend to others.

Alnestunnelen