Elgtjønna Vandring
An easy and accessible hike close to town, suitable for all levels.
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Foto: Kristin Riise
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Foto: Kristin Riise
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Foto: Kristin Riise
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Foto: Kristin Riise
Viktig informasjon
- Destinasjon: Oppdal
- Sesong: april–november
- Vanskelighetsgrad: Enkel
- Lengde: 3.3 kilometer (tur/retur)
- Stigning: 50 meter
- Varighet: 0.5–2 timer
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Om Elgtjønna
This 1,7- kilometer long dirt road leads you through rolling hills and pinewoods in Kåsen. Suitable for wheelchairs, and strollers. Also great for biking.
Veibeskrivelse
Start your trip from Oppdal Skytterhus.
Turbeskrivelse
Arriving at Elgtjønna, your possibilities are many. A bivouac and a firepit invite you to enjoy an idyllic break by the water. You may also continue your hike on the marked path that runs around the tarn.
The path is part of the more extensive network of trails in Kåsen.
Faktaopplysninger
The smooth newt (Triturus vulgaris) exists only in a few places in Norway, but thrive in areas like this. After the last count in 2009, scientists found over 20 smooth newts in these areas around Elgtjønna. You might catch a rare glimpse of it.
