Entering Gildeskål…
Index
| Date | Peak | Height | PF | Location | MAP |
| 04.07.14 | Skjeggen | 904m | 714m | Meløy/Gildeskål, Norway | MAP |
| 04.07.14 | Nonsfjellet | 316m | 145m | Gildeskål, Norway | MAP |
Continued from: Risnestinden on Åmøya, July 3 2014
Skjeggen (904m), July 4 2014
After all the nights in a tent, it was a little strange to wake up in a hotel (Glomfjord). But, it was a nice break. After breakfast, we drove to Ørnes for some shopping before we continued our journey northbound.
Our next goal was Skjeggen – on the Meløy/Gildeskål border.
Our hike started just north of Reipå. From Salten museum, we followed RV17 a little bit north and took the first road to the right – past the Stormo farm. One can park by the museum, but as we asked about the path at the farm, we also got permission to park there.
We followed the service road up to the water works building. This is where the forest path begins.
Quite soon, we entered a boulder field…
Then followed a slab section (with a rope) and I had to think carefully about how to get Karma safely up and down. In the end, it worked out fine.
We all had our “challenges“. Karma was incredibly thirsty and we were bugged by flies. Fortunately, we found water for Karma but we didn’t find a way to escape the flies…
The fog had begun to lift as we took on the upper part of the mountain. We had a good view towards Kunna and Horntinden, but the nice Glomfjord mountains were hidden in clouds.
It was mighty nice to see yet another new mountain region!
I made a mental note about coming back to this region one day…
We looked forward to reaching the top, and hoperfully – see something from up there…
After ~870 vertical meters, 2,9km and 1h:40m, we reached the top of Skjeggen.
As for the views – well…
After a while, we realized that the fog wouldn’t lift and we began our journey down the mountain.
The Nonsfjellet hike continues below the picture gallery…
Pictures (Canon EOS 60D) from the hike:
Nonsfjellet (316m), July 4 2014
After Skjeggen, the plan was to go to Sandhornøya. But along the way, I wanted one more top and the choice fell on Nonsfjellet by lake Laksådalsvatnet.
We stopped by the “Skultpturlandskap” signpost, where the creek from lake Kjellingvatnet drains. Anne wanted to check out the “forgotten place” instead of hiking and I let Karma sit this one out.
“Skulpturlandskap refers to a series of outdoor sculptures placed in natural landscapes across Norway. These installations merge contemporary art with the rugged beauty of Norway’s scenery, creating a harmonious blend of culture and nature.” (Source: ChatGPT)
I followed a path across Stormyra until I found a crossing path. I turned right here (“Laksådalen“). After 50m, I followed a vague path up the west ridge.
As I am writing this report, 10 years after the hike, I realize I have no recollection of the hike itself. Only thanks to notes and pictures I took back then, I am able to give some sort of details.
The hike to the top (300 vertical meters, 2,2km) took me half an hour.
I could see buildings on Høgnakken and wondered what that was all about.
I later found out:
“Noviken VLF Transmitter is a facility used by NATO for transmitting messages to submerged submarines on 16.4 kHz under the callsign JXN. It is situated in Gildeskål Municipality, Norway and uses as antenna four wires spun between two mountains. The longest of these spans is 2,375 metres (7,792 ft) long.” (Source: Wikipedia)
It took me 20 minutes back to the car, and now we could set course for next day’s goal – Sandhornet on Sandhornøya.
Pictures (Canon EOS 60D) from the hike:
Continued on: Sandhornet, Storbranden, July 5 2014
