Discover Mauseidvåg by Mausavatnet

Mauseidvåg combines a lake landscape with two different ways to enjoy the outdoors: a circular walk around Mausavatnet and a hike to Rollonhytta. There is also a bathing spot and an unusual story that explains how two lakes became one large body of water. When planning your stay, these experiences can shape your mix of outings—from a path by the water to a hike to a cabin.

Mausavatnet: the lake’s history and circular trail

Mausavatnet and Eikremsvatnet were once two separate lakes. Building a dam to supply electricity to a wool factory turned them into one large lake. At Mausavatnet, this story of how the lake came to be is part of the landscape you discover along the circular trail. The route is about 3.4 kilometres long. One side follows a paved footpath and cycle path, while the other is a gravel path.

The surroundings also change along the route: open areas lie to the west, and pine forest to the east. Tables and benches are placed along the path. The circular trail is suitable for prams, bicycles and wheelchairs with an accompanying person. The different surfaces and landscapes give the route its own character, rather than consisting entirely of just one type of path or scenery.

A bathing spot and routes for different outings

Bakkevika is a bathing spot with a small sandy beach, a toilet, tables and barbecue facilities. Alongside the circular walk around the lake, it offers a different way to spend time outdoors: take a swim and relax on the beach. If you prefer hiking, Rollonhytta is another destination. The hike there is considered easy and is possible year-round.

The hike to Rollonhytta starts at the Grova car park at the northern end of Mausavatnet. About 400 metres before the cabin, the route passes Taustua. In winter, a prepared cross-country ski trail is often available; whether it has been groomed can depend on conditions. The two routes therefore differ not only in their destinations: the circular trail goes around the lake, while the hike to Rollonhytta leads to a cabin and passes Taustua along the way.

Getting around Mauseidvåg

The Grova and Eikrem bus stops are convenient starting points for the circular trail around Mausavatnet. If you plan to travel by bus, check the latest timetables in advance. At the north-western end of the lake, on Eikremsvegen, there is a designated car park with a toilet. This information can help you choose a starting point, whether you plan to walk or cycle the route.

Purketjønna is also close to Mauseidvåg. It is a ten-minute walk east of Svanshornet and has three small cabins. These different options—a circular walk by the lake, a hike to a cabin and another nearby place—can help you plan outings to suit your stay. When looking for a holiday apartment, the first thing to consider is which of these experiences you would like to focus on.

Sula as a wider destination

The wider destination of Sula offers more places to visit. Devoldbanen is described as Norway’s largest model railway and is open on Saturdays from 12 noon to 4 pm; check the opening hours before your visit. At Kraftverket Aktivitetspark, children, teenagers and adults can enjoy obstacle courses, slides, a bouldering wall and climbing frames across more than 800 square metres. This adds a different kind of activity for groups to the walking routes and nature experiences in Mauseidvåg.

Sula’s history and transport offer other points of interest: D/S Thorolf is Scandinavia’s oldest preserved wooden steamship and was built in 1910–1911. Its home port is in Langevåg, at Devoldfabrikken. A passenger boat connects Langevåg with Ålesund in about seven minutes; check the latest departures. These regional destinations are part of the wider destination of Sula and complement the specific experiences around Mauseidvåg.

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