Slottet i Modalen (13.12.2020)

Skrevet av hbar (Harald Barsnes) GSM

Startsted Modalsvegen (21moh)
Sluttsted Modalsvegen (21moh)
Turtype Fjelltur
Turlengde 1t 56min
Distanse 2,8km
Høydemeter 256m
GPS
Bestigninger Slottet i Modalen (192moh) 13.12.2020

Slottet i Modalen

The marked trailhead
The marked trailhead
Sign at the trailhead
Sign at the trailhead
The marked trail
The marked trail
Slottet from the north
Slottet from the north

We parked next to the road at a small gravel-covered area seemingly set up to gather and sort sheep. Given that it was mid-December we assumed that the area was not going to be used any time soon. Next, the marked trailhead was easily located and we started on the trail marked with blue paint. The trail was today a bit wet and slippery, but was otherwise straightforward to follow and we soon arrived at the summit, which we had also gotten a preview of just before the final ascent. Excellent views from the summit, although one ought to be careful given the close to 200 meters vertical drop down to the main road.

For the return we decided to go for the alternative route via Hestabotn. As the sign at the trailhead indicated this trail had parts that were slightly rougher, but it was (generally) clearly marked as well and did not present any real difficulties. Can be recommended for those wanting a short roundtrip before returning to the car. (Note that the marked trail does not exactly match what is indicated on the map at the trailhead.)

Overall, a very nice short trip with excellent views from the summit including a spectacular vertical drop!


The summit area at Slottet
The summit area at Slottet
The cairn at Slottet with Mo in the background
The cairn at Slottet with Mo in the background
Slottet with Toppfjellet in the background
Slottet with Toppfjellet in the background
The cairn at Slottet
The cairn at Slottet
The long vertical drop down to the main road
The long vertical drop down to the main road
Mo and Mofjorden from Slottet
Mo and Mofjorden from Slottet
The marked trail via Hestabotn
The marked trail via Hestabotn
The marked trail used on descent
The marked trail used on descent
Hestabotn nature reserve
Hestabotn nature reserve
Looking back up at Slottet from the main road north of Slottsportentunnelen
Looking back up at Slottet from the main road north of Slottsportentunnelen

Starttidspunkt 13.12.2020 11:14
(UTC+01:00)
Sluttidspunkt 13.12.2020 13:10
(UTC+01:00)
Totaltid 1t 56min
Bevegelsestid 1t 25min
Pausetid 0t 31min
Snittfart totalt 1,5km/t
Snittfart bevegelsestid 2,0km/t
Distanse 2,8km
Høydemeter 255m

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