Blånipa from Krosstølen p-plass (24.05.2025)


Start point Krosstølen p-plass (529m)
Endpoint Krosstølen p-plass (529m)
Characteristic Hillwalk
Duration 3h 32min
Distance 10.2km
Vertical meters 730m
GPS
Ascents Blånipa (1,072m) 24.05.2025 16:59
Visits of other PBEs Krosstølen p-plass (529m) 24.05.2025 15:27
Krosstølen bro (626m) 24.05.2025 15:38
Krosstølen (637m) 24.05.2025 15:39
Sørelva bro (598m) 24.05.2025 18:19

Blånipa from Krosstølen p-plass

Krosstølen p-plass
Krosstølen p-plass
The marked trailhead
The marked trailhead
Blånipa from the start of the hike
Blånipa from the start of the hike
Krosstølen bro
Krosstølen bro
Krosstølen
Krosstølen
Approaching Reinshjellane
Approaching Reinshjellane

After ascending Sørskarfjellet, Endre and I drove north to Krosstølen p-plass and from there followed the marked trail to Blånipa. The markers were however not always the easiest to spot and we had to check with the GPS on multiple occasions to ensure that we were on the right track. As we got closer to the summit the route marked with blue paint also deviated quite a bit from the trail indicated on the map.

The summit was still reached without any real difficulties and we could enjoy the excellent views, even though we saw very little of the promised sunshine. In any case, the freezing wind made for a short stop and we did not stay long before descending along the alternative trail heading southwest and then north from the summit.

The marking of the descent trail was also rather inconsistent and without a GPS it would probably have been more difficult, especially given that there were a couple of steep areas. Around halfway down the sunshine finally appeared and Endre of course had to make the most of it by taking a dip in a small pond next to the trail. Upon later connecting with the gravel road at Liland, the hike was concluded by following the roads back to the car.

In summary, a nice roundtrip with excellent views. But perhaps it is easier to do the trip in the opposite direction in order to get the steeper sections during the ascent?

With this ascent I completed the Modalen ≥ 100m pf. list! Takk for turen, Endre!

Approaching Blånipa
Approaching Blånipa
Approaching Blånipa
Approaching Blånipa
Endre at the highest point of Blånipa
Endre at the highest point of Blånipa
Skjerjavasshovden from near the summit of Blånipa
Skjerjavasshovden from near the summit of Blånipa
The highest point at Blånipa with Steinavatnet in the background
The highest point at Blånipa with Steinavatnet in the background
Looking back at Sørskarfjellet from Blånipa
Looking back at Sørskarfjellet from Blånipa
Øvre Helland from Blånipa
Øvre Helland from Blånipa
Nåmdalsfjellet from Blånipa
Nåmdalsfjellet from Blånipa
Nygard from Blånipa
Nygard from Blånipa
The cairn at Blånipa (not at the highest point)
The cairn at Blånipa (not at the highest point)
Trying to follow the blue markers down from Blånipa
Trying to follow the blue markers down from Blånipa
Endre taking a dip during the descent
Endre taking a dip during the descent
Storfjellet from the descent
Storfjellet from the descent
The bridge across Sørelva
The bridge across Sørelva
Looking back up at Blånipa from Nygard
Looking back up at Blånipa from Nygard
Krosstølen and Sauafjellet from the walk along the gravel road back to the car
Krosstølen and Sauafjellet from the walk along the gravel road back to the car
Start date 24.05.2025 15:27
(UTC+01:00 DST)
End date 24.05.2025 18:59
(UTC+01:00 DST)
Total Time 3h 32min
Moving Time 3h 02min
Stopped Time 0h 30min
Overall Average 2.9km/h
Moving Average 3.4km/h
Distance 10.2km
Vertical meters 729m

User comments

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    Gratulerer

    Written by Kjell51 25.05.2025 18:01

    Gratulerer med fulført liste: Modalen ≥ 100m pf.

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      Re: Gratulerer

      Written by hbar 25.05.2025 19:16

      Takk skal du, Kjell!

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