Storhovden and Svartaberget from Varden (02.01.2026)

Written by HHauser (Helwig Hauser) GSM

Start point Varden (45m)
Endpoint Varden (45m)
Characteristic Hillwalk
Duration 3h 00min
Distance 9.5km
Vertical meters 591m
GPS
Ascents Hesjaholten (106m) 02.01.2026
Langaheia (130m) 02.01.2026
Storhovden (174m) 02.01.2026
Svartaberget (194m) 02.01.2026
Visits of other PBEs Myratjørnafossen (7m) 02.01.2026
Storhovden utsiktspunkt (172m) 02.01.2026
Tjørnahuk (91m) 02.01.2026
Øst for Elvareidet (60m) 02.01.2026
Nice winter moment at Bjørndalsvatnet
Nice winter moment at Bjørndalsvatnet
Height profile with indication of inclination (black: very steep, red: steep) as well as height meters up (blue markers).
Height profile with indication of inclination (black: very steep, red: steep) as well as height meters up (blue markers).
Note that this track has been created from memory, i.e., it was not recorded automatically.

Trip Summary

We started northwards from Varden, crossing the soccer fields to get closer to Kanadaskogen near Hesjaholten. After paying Hesjaholten a short visit, we continued further towards Krokatjørna. This time, we decided to cross over Langaheia from the south, before connecting to Storhovden via Spelhaugen. Since the day was indeed very nice, we then decided to also include Svartaberget via Storamyra where it was nice to also look up to TOBRIK. On Svartaberget, we then enjoyed a really nice winter view towards the west before starting our walk back southwards. After passing by Bjørndalsvatnet and Gjeddevatnet, we arrived back at Varden with good satisfaction about the very nice day!

Photos

Selected photos are available as Google photo album.

Useful Resources

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