This route climbs a good deal. It starts in forest with some peat bogs. Gradually the forest gets thinner, until you get above the tree line. Early on you skirt round Stakaklompen (335 metres above sea level), before continuing towards Geitfjelltoppen (872 metres). Over the course of your journey the ground varies between being dry paths, bogs, rocky patches and finally bare mountain.
This route climbs a good deal. It starts in forest with some peat bogs. Gradually the forest gets thinner, until you get above the tree line. Early on you skirt round Stakaklompen (335 metres above sea level), before continuing towards Geitfjelltoppen (872 metres). Over the course of your journey the ground varies between being dry paths, bogs, rocky patches and finally bare mountain.
Facts and information
Difficulty rank
Moderate
Length
14 km round trip.
Area
Indre Namdal
Start/end
Local road along the south of the River Namsen, west of Grong town centre. Park at wooden sign marked “Geitfjelltoppen”. Return back to where you started.
Terrain
The route follows a path through the forest, across some peat bogs and up to the mountains.
Signposting
The route has been marked with red Ts by the local ramblers’ and trekking associations.
Organized tours
Group tours can be arranged on request.
Organizers
Outdoor products:
G-sport Grong, in the Grong shopping centre. Tel.: +47 74 33 16 05.
Leksås Sport, in Grong town centre. Tel.: +47 74 33 11 41.
Information
Overview map in the “Grong guiden” brochure. M711 map sheets: Grong 1823 IV and Overhalla 1723 I
Grong Fritidssenter, tourist information centre Tel.: +47 74 31 27 00, fax: +47 74 31 27 01 E-mail: post@grongfri.no www.grongfri.no
Attractions
Highlights: Geitfjelltoppen (872 metres) and Geitfjellsenderen (111 metres). Panoramic views.
Accommodation
The route can form the beginning of a longer trip through the Geitfjellet mountains. If you wish to do that, there are a number of cabins that can be hired, including Snøhytta, Rundtjønnhytta and Bangsjøhytta.
Transport
By air: Trondheim Airport, Værnes By rail: Grong station By car: Road to starting point, parking.
Additional info
The route requires good walking boots, as well as wind and water proof clothing.
Moderate
