Tours for the very youngest

The mountain round, which is familiar to most people, runs largely on gravel roads and rocks. Here there are several breathing stops with benches, or you can take a short lunch break at the shelter at Lågfjellet. There are also several climbing opportunities for the children.

The mountain round is well adapted for both small feet and prams. Even a short-distance trip is also a trip, and the nature experience does not have to be any less for that reason. Great views of Skurufjellet, Trysilfjellet and beyond marshes all give a real mountain feeling. At the shelter you can make a fire and create an extra good atmosphere, but remember to put out the fire before you put on your backpack and trudge on.

Good old summit hikes

Trysilfjellet 1132 is one of the original summit hikes and is a popular hiking destination. There are several trails that lead you up to the top where you will find the legendary Fire Guard Cabin. From the cabin you have a fantastic view over the whole of Trysil. 

Skurufjellet, which towers 1046 meters above sea level, is another summit hike. You can start at Høyfjellssenteret via Fjellrunden, or at the parking lot at the top of Fageråsen. From the parking lot there is an easy-to-walk path of about 1.5 kilometers. From here you can continue to Skurufjelltjønna. 

>> Read more about the trip to Skurufjellet here

On hot days, there are good opportunities to take a little dip. We recommend wearing bathing shoes, and the temperature can at best be characterized as "fresh". From here you have the opportunity to go further north and get back on the same path as you went up, or you can go west and end up at Paradisbukta. From here there is a path back to the parking lot.

A new upturn

Kvalptjønnhøgda is the name of one of the newest summit hikes in Fageråsen, and is located at 996 meters above sea level. The trip is well known to those who have participated in Trysilrypa and its long trail. 

This is a round trip that starts at the same starting point as at Skurufjellet. On the northern side, you have a unique view of Trysil-Knut's mountain world. After passing Risbiten, the path splits, and here you can choose to continue towards Kvalptjønnhøgda or walk down to Entjønn. Along the waterfront, it is absolutely beautiful to take a well-deserved break and maybe even a little dip.

On this round, you really get to enjoy the mountain feeling, and especially in the autumn, there is a fantastic play of colors in the terrain. Admittedly, this is considered a longer trip, and it may therefore be a good idea to bring enough emergency provisions so that the children also have a positive experience.

In UT.no app you will find all the mentioned summit hikes and several tour suggestions with good descriptions. The summit hikes are also well marked, so you can easily get around without being completely dependent on your mobile phone.

Get the wilderness feeling in Brødalen Nature Reserve

On the Kvalptjønnhøgda round, you will pass Brødalen nature reserve. The reserve was established in 2010 on the initiative of committed landowners. This is a north-facing stream valley of 1,080 acres about 5 kilometers northwest of Trysilfjellet. 

In the nature reserve you will find different types of forest and a good occurrence of dead wood and older trees. This means that the area has great potential as a biotope for several Red List species, and a number of demanding fungal and lichen species have been found in the area.

There is an old path through the reserve, but here there are strict rules for what you are allowed to do. You cannot mark or clear paths, all animal and bird life is protected, the use of bicycles, horses and carts or horseback riding is prohibited, and you cannot light fires. Here you go completely at your own risk, but if you take the trip, you get to experience primeval forest and really feel the wilderness feeling. There should therefore be no doubt that this is a trip you should embark on – good experiences await you.

Here you go completely at your own risk, but if you take the trip, you get to experience primeval forest and really feel the wilderness feeling

If a wild nature experience is not alluring enough, you should know that it is allowed to pick berries and mushrooms, and that is enough motivation for many. The trail runs along Brøa, and although it can sometimes be difficult to find in some sections, you are safe as long as you stay along the stream.

Pole hunting and frisbee golf in Fageråsen

In 2020, pole hunting started over a small area in Fageråsen. In the summer of 2021, the hunt was greatly expanded and poles of varying degrees of difficulty were placed on all three summit hikes and in the surrounding area. Pole hunting has become enormously popular, and the most visited pole in Fageråsen had over 1000 registered visits in 2021. This activity lures both locals and tourists out for a walk, and many people are surprised by how beautiful the area is.

Fageråsen offers many experiences and must be said to be an easily accessible mountain area. Just make a packed lunch, fill the thermos and grab your hiking boots – Fageråsen is waiting for you!

If you are looking for a different activity, there is a frisbee golf course with 18 holes at Høyfjellssenteret. The course is open around the clock and is completely free to use! If you want to rent counters, this can be done at Fageråsen Handel during their opening hours.

TEXT AND PHOTO: SØLVI EIDE SØGAARD