Storsätern: Hiking Trails and Fjäll History

Storsätern connects hiking routes to old fjäll farms with traces of the area's former fjäll farming. In the village, near Storsätra Fjällhotell and along the Grövlan River, there is a restored hay meadow; in winter, Byspåret passes Storsätern. This brings together a range of travel interests: longer hikes, distinctive flora and a groomed double track for two types of cross-country skiing.

Hikes with different routes

Valdalsbygget is an old fjäll farmstead that can be reached from Storsätern on a longer hike. The route can also be taken from Storsätern-Västsätern: it leads through the forest and up Dyllen. The destination is the same, but the starting points and routes differ. Two clear questions can help you choose: would you like to take a longer hike from Storsätern, or walk from Storsätern-Västsätern through the forest and up Dyllen?

The hiking trail to Silverfallet starts about 200 metres after you turn onto the road towards Norway. Trail conditions vary by season, so take this into account when planning. The starting point is described in relation to a road junction—a different landmark from the choice between the two routes to Valdalsbygget.

Flora and fjäll history

The restored hay meadow, with its distinctive flora, offers a focus of its own alongside the hikes. A path leads to the Jotli fjäll farmstead. This gives you two specific points of interest: the plant life in the restored area and the path to a fjäll farm. If you would like to combine landscape and cultural heritage, you can include both in your exploration of Storsätern.

Valdalsbygget was used as a summer pasture farm until 1958. The year puts this former use in a specific time frame and places the farmstead within the area's cultural history. There is also a spacious rest cabin at Valdalsbygget. Seasonal conditions may affect access to the cabin; check current accessibility before your visit if you plan to use it as a specific rest stop.

Byspåret in winter

In winter, Byspåret has a groomed double track for classic cross-country skiing and skate skiing. The 16.5-kilometre cross-country ski route passes Storsätern. The distance and track type offer different planning details: the kilometre figure describes the route, while the double track accommodates two possible skiing techniques. Byspåret can therefore be considered a distinct seasonal travel option alongside the hikes.

Choose a holiday apartment to suit your trip

When looking for a holiday apartment in Storsätern, the experience you want to shape your stay can be a helpful starting point. Would you mainly like to hike and explore fjäll farmsteads, or is the winter double track your main focus?

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