How to get there:
Locate Hwy. 3330 connecting Notodden with Bø. This road is called Reshjemvegen
(Go home road) on the map. The trailhead has parking for a few cars, right next to
several large garbage containers serving the local area.
This location is N59.55010, E009.11331, elevation close to 400 meter.
Route:
Continue along the small forest road that soon changes character to an ATV track.
This in turn, turns into a normal trail. The route is marked with blue paint
all the way. There is a trail sign about half-way.
The trail leads to lake Sandtjønn
at elevation 752 meter shortly before the final ascent to the summit.
The round-trip distance is aboout 13.5 kilometer.
Comments:
I had stayed at the pretty big DNT self-serve hut called Himingsjå.
Leaving early, I was ready to walk around 0950. It was a really nice day.
The trail was pretty wet after recent rain, but generally in good condition.
Typical eastern Norway forest terrain. I arrived at the summit after 1:55.
Nice views in all directions.
After a 10 minute break, I started the return hike. The mix of forest and meadows, a few
small lakes and also quite distinct cliffs made for a nice autumn touch.
About one kilometer before getting back, I met a single hiker. He asked me about the
conditions. "Nice, but fairly wet" was my reply. He then explained that his
question was about the ongoing Moose hunt. I now observed that he was dressed in
a reflective, bright jacket. Obviously very worried to be mistaken for a moose.
I told him, I had not seen any hunters nor any moose.
The return hike took 1:35. I had decided to drive to the
DNT hut Haukeliseter hopefully with dinner and a nice bed.