Remmarhovda, Solheimstulberget, Apr 16 2025

Easter vacation: day 7

I love this picture. The signpost says "animal graves"
I love this picture. The signpost says “animal graves”

Index

Date Peak Height PF Location WCP/FP MAP
16.04.25 Remmarhovda 1260m 65m Nore og Uvdal, Norway   MAP
16.04.25 Solheimstulberget 1231m 32m Nore og Uvdal, Norway   MAP

Today's hike
Today’s hike

Wednesday: Our last full day in Jønndalen started rainy and foggy. We waited until the afternoon to go hiking.

Our stay here has: a) been long – in our own context and b) short – in terms of time spent and things done. I wouldn’t have minded spending an extra day just relaxing. As for the mountains, there was nothing else for us to explore. As such, it was OK to leave.

We drove up to Solheimstulen (again) and followed the Nordmannslepa road.

A lot to take in...
A lot to take in…

Up Nordmannslepa
Up Nordmannslepa

After 1,5km, we got bored by the road and went off-trail, aiming at distinct point.

Going off-trail
Going off-trail

Arriving at the nameless point, we were now on the plateau and could – without a compass – set a meaningful course in the fog.

Our first goal - Remmarhovda - is out there somewhere
Our first goal – Remmarhovda – is out there somewhere

On snow, 50% of it didn’t carry our weight. When it didn’t, it was a nightmare. When it did, it was a blessing.

Looking for Remmarhovda
Looking for Remmarhovda

Eventually, we had Remmarhovda in view.

Remmarhovda ahead
Remmarhovda ahead

On top, Anne found a skull – probably a sheep. Karma was very interested in it, but didn’t get it.

On top of Remmarhovda
On top of Remmarhovda

For our return, we decided to aim for Solheimstulberget, but this time – on the other side of the lake.

On our way to Solheimstulberget, looking back on Remmarhovda
On our way to Solheimstulberget, looking back on Remmarhovda

The weather got better by the minute…

Enjoying the nice walk
Enjoying the nice walk

Karma and I stopped by a point where we had a good view towards Jønndalen – a valley we can safely say we know quite well by now…

Overlooking Jønndalen
Overlooking Jønndalen

Then we sat course for Solheimstulberget.

Solheimstulberget ahead
Solheimstulberget ahead

Anne was lagging behind and I’m not sure what mood she was in, but they sky above her looked dark…

Better hurry...
Better hurry…

But eventually, we were reunited.

On Solheimstulberget
On Solheimstulberget

The descent – along a mountain path – took place in pure sunshine. We were certainly overdressed for the occasion.

Descending to Solheimstulen
Descending to Solheimstulen

Back at the trailhead, we had finished 4 days and one afternoon in Jønndalen, and covered 64,5km on foot and on skis. We’re certainly “friends of Jønndalen” by now…

Panorama view from Solheimstulberget
Panorama view from Solheimstulberget

Trip statistic: 8,3km, 430 vertical meters, 2h:34m
Pictures (Canon EOS RP/Iphone 13 Pro Max) from the hike:

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