Åstveitskogen, Hestaberget and Griggastemma (05.02.2022)


Startsted Åstveitvegen (55moh)
Sluttsted Lønborg (56moh)
Turtype Fjelltur
Turlengde 2t 20min
Distanse 9,1km
Høydemeter 341m
GPS
Bestigninger Hestaberget (113moh) 05.02.2022
Andre besøkte PBE'er Hestaberget utsiktspunkt (93moh) 05.02.2022

Åstveitskogen, Hestaberget and Griggastemma

Entering Åstveitskogen
Entering Åstveitskogen
Gravel road in Åstveitskogen
Gravel road in Åstveitskogen
Åstveitvatnet/Kanalen
Åstveitvatnet/Kanalen
Lots of signs in Åstveitskogen
Lots of signs in Åstveitskogen
The ridge towards Hestaberget
The ridge towards Hestaberget
Orretua and Ørneberget from Hestaberget utsiktspunkt
Orretua and Ørneberget from Hestaberget utsiktspunkt

On a Saturday where the weather forecast was not very suitable for longer hikes, at least not those also requiring travelling, I decided to rather go for an exploration of Åstveitskogen - an area close by that I had not previously visited. I started by taking the bus to Åstveit and getting off at the stop called "Åstveitvegen". After a short walk along the road I easily located the unmarked trailhead into Åstveitskogen and shortly passed by a shelter with a sign that said "Hundremeterskogen".

Plenty of trails/gravel roads to choose from and I made a quick visit of Åstveitvatnet, or Kanalen as it was called on the signs, before heading north and following a marked trail towards Hestaberget. The summit itself had very limited views, but there was a spot about 200 meters west of the summit with nice views to the south and southwest. Worth the extra meters if ascending the summit from the east.

Next, I followed the trail east across the summit and quickly ended up on the paved road next to the kindergarten. From there I descended to the main road before doing a detour around Griggastemma. There was a trail for the whole round, but the northern part had seen better days. I included a visit of the highest point on the eastern side of the Griggastemma, which may go under the name Stemhøyen, although this is not clear from the map. It can be easily reached from the trail, but I decided not to add it as its own PB-element.

Finally, the hike was concluded by walking along the roads home to Lønborg, where it started snowing shortly after my arrival.


SW from Hestaberget utsiktspunkt. Left:  Fagerdalsfjellet. Background: Storevarden.
SW from Hestaberget utsiktspunkt. Left: Fagerdalsfjellet. Background: Storevarden.
Approaching the summit of Hestaberget
Approaching the summit of Hestaberget
The highest point at Hestaberget
The highest point at Hestaberget
The summit of Hestaberget
The summit of Hestaberget
Shelter east of the summit of Hestaberget
Shelter east of the summit of Hestaberget
Unmarked trailhead for the trail around Griggastemma
Unmarked trailhead for the trail around Griggastemma
The trail around Griggastemma
The trail around Griggastemma
Griggastemma from the north
Griggastemma from the north
Bridge along the trail around Griggastemma
Bridge along the trail around Griggastemma
The highest point on the east side of Griggastemma. Potentially named Stemhøyen?
The highest point on the east side of Griggastemma. Potentially named Stemhøyen?
Trail around Griggastemma
Trail around Griggastemma
Looking back at Hestaberget from the eastern side of Griggastemma
Looking back at Hestaberget from the eastern side of Griggastemma

Starttidspunkt 05.02.2022 10:36
(UTC+01:00)
Sluttidspunkt 05.02.2022 12:57
(UTC+01:00)
Totaltid 2t 20min
Bevegelsestid 2t 17min
Pausetid 0t 3min
Snittfart totalt 3,9km/t
Snittfart bevegelsestid 4,0km/t
Distanse 9,1km
Høydemeter 340m

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