Exploring the south of Turøyna (30.05.2025)

© Helwig Hauser

© Helwig Hauser

Note that this track has been created from memory, i.e., it was not recorded automatically.

Trip Summary

The day was just too nice to not escape in the evening for a short exploration of the south of Turøyna. We parked near the central roundabout at Turøyna and tried to find a good entry point from Kalderasvegen to start our exploration. We first left the road prematurely and then, after getting back we tried again a few meters further in the southwest. The trail head is basically invisible from the road, but we found it anyway (at the second attempt). From there, the trail is barely visible and one quickly gets in a pretty wet forest just a few meters from the road. Navigating some minor ups and downs, we then made it to the northern ridge of a small hill south of Kalderasvegen. We then made it through another small valley to get to the next hill, a bit further to the SSW. After crossing over this second hill (and enjoying the evening!), we the crossed over the norther slopes of Furevikfjellet. The ascent was quick and easy (even though most of this part was without a trail) and crossing over Furevikfjellet was nice. In the south of Furevikfjellet, we then explored a small bay, before getting back up (now to Kaggavikfjellet). This ascent involved a tiny bit of climbing (but all without any real difficulties). After crossing over Kaggavikfjellet, we then continued further southwards, getting to Giljeneset. This very south of Turøyna is actually very nice, offering nice views over to Raunøyna. Back north, we then followed mostly the shore-line (in the east), passing by a couple of buildings there. Once half way into Grotevika, we connected with a trail, which then brought us first to the southeast of Sandvikavatnet and then around Måsavatnet. Following the road, we quickly made our way back to the car. Nice to have chances to enjoy late summer evenings like this! :-)

Photos

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Useful Resources

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