Lusaskard from Øvstedalen (01.08.2018)

Written by hbar (Harald Barsnes) GSM

Start point Svartavassgrovi p-plass (481m)
Endpoint Svartavassgrovi p-plass (481m)
Characteristic Hillwalk
Duration 4h 05min
Distance 15.5km
Vertical meters 644m
GPS
Ascents Lusaskard (1,004m) 01.08.2018
Visits of other PBEs Svartavassgrovi p-plass (481m) 01.08.2018

Lusaskard from Øvstedalen

After our previous recent visit to Øvstedalen we had studied the map and located another potential parking lot further up the valley. This time we therefore paid the toll (30 kr for one day) just next to the lower parking lot and then continued northwest up Gardselvegen. At the first crossroads we went right and then through a gate before turning north up a relatively steep hill to arrive at the parking lot indicated on the map.

The parking lot provided a marked trailhead for Fjærlandsete (and more), clearly indicating that we were on the right track (unlike for our previous attempt). No signs for Lusaskard yet, but these would show up later. The trail was easy to follow, but did contain its fair share of wet areas until reaching Furesete.

Upon reaching Kalvavatnet I left the rest of my party behind for blueberry picking and continued on my own towards Lusaskard. Again the trail was marked, but I still ended up losing it for a short time on the ascent as the trail itself was not very easily spotted. The summit provided excellent views in all directions, but sadly the views were a bit limited today due to the rather gray weather.

I noticed that the trail continued southwest across the summit and assume that it is thus possible to make the hike into more of a roundtrip. But as I had to reconnect with the rest of my travelling companions, I decided to rather return along the same trail, this time managing to follow the trail all the way.

Overall a nice hike that can be recommended. A similar trip should perhaps also be tried during the winter time.

The start of the toll road to the upper parking lot
The start of the toll road to the upper parking lot
Go through the gate to get to the parking lot
Go through the gate to get to the parking lot
The parking lot next to Svartavassgrovi
The parking lot next to Svartavassgrovi
Marked trailhead at the parking lot
Marked trailhead at the parking lot
Drakahovden: one of the two old settlements indicated along the trail
Drakahovden: one of the two old settlements indicated along the trail
Approaching Furesete
Approaching Furesete
Trail splitting at Kalvavatnet
Trail splitting at Kalvavatnet
Trail splitting south of Fjærlandssetevatnet
Trail splitting south of Fjærlandssetevatnet
Marked trail towards Lusaskard
Marked trail towards Lusaskard
Lusaskard
Lusaskard
Lusaskard with Synnevaskjer and Blåfjell in the background
Lusaskard with Synnevaskjer and Blåfjell in the background
Lusaskard with Skriki to the left
Lusaskard with Skriki to the left
Lusaskard with Slakkafjellet and Storehaugfjellet in the background
Lusaskard with Slakkafjellet and Storehaugfjellet in the background
Lusaskard from the southwest
Lusaskard from the southwest
View towards Synnevaskjer and Blåfjell from the descent
View towards Synnevaskjer and Blåfjell from the descent
View towards Storehaugfjellet, Bleia and Skriki from the descent
View towards Storehaugfjellet, Bleia and Skriki from the descent
Start date 01.08.2018 11:32
(UTC+01:00 DST)
End date 01.08.2018 15:39
(UTC+01:00 DST)
Total Time 4h 05min
Moving Time 3h 55min
Stopped Time 0h 10min
Overall Average 3.8km/h
Moving Average 4.0km/h
Distance 15.5km
Vertical meters 643m

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