Tour no. 1: Bøverbotten and Eikesdalen

Symbol: hiking

Difficulty: medium

Tid:                  3 – 4 t/r

Km:                  4 km

Start moh:        570 moh

Height difference: 463 m

Season: summer – autumn

GPS stigstart:    32 V 459066 6904054

THE TRIP

This is a great trip for the whole family up to Bøverbotten . The smoke is marked and takes you up along the right side of the river Bøvre. The river has beautiful river stretches and nice waterfalls up above. After approximately 3.5 km of steady ascent, you have reached the forest line. Just before you reach Bøvervatnet you come to a fork in the road. Keep to the left to get to Bøverbotten.

If you turn to the right, you follow the path and the old road to Eikesdalen . When the water flow is high, it can be difficult to cross the river just east of Bøvervatnet. Gradually you go through the long and beautiful Gravdalen before you descend into Eikesdalen itself. This is a long trip in Høgfjellet of around 24 km, so it requires hiking experience.

ACCESS

Turn off E136 at the roundabout at Bjorli. Parking at Bjorli ski center, fee payable by card. The path starts at the car park and continues up between the river Bøvre and the ski lift.

Tour no. 2: The Bover Tram

Symbol: hiking – bicycle

Difficulty: easy

Tid:                  1,5 t/r

Km:                  5 km    

Start moh:        275 moh

Height difference: 15 m

Season: summer – autumn

GPS stigstart:    32 V 458732 6903240

THE TRIP

The Bøvertråket is the perfect round trip for small feet, pushchairs, bicycles and the whole family on short trips. It is an easy walk, with little height difference and varied nature and objects to discover along the way for curious children’s eyes. The surface is some gravel, some path and some asphalt in the middle of the center of Bjorli. One has many options to shorten or extend the round as desired.

The Bøvertråkket runs from the YX petrol station west along Parallelvegen to Bøvervegen, between cabin fields and over the river Bøvre before coming up on the road to the ski centre. Furthermore, follow Løkjevegen to Vetlegrenda, cross Skriuvegen and go in the direction of Furulund, where you enter Ljosmyre and follow it down to E136. Follow the pedestrian and cycle path back to YX. 

ACCESS

Turn off E136 at the roundabout at Bjorli. You have the YX petrol station on the left, Bottom Price on the right. Large car park at Bjorli ski center, fee payable by card.

This trip is marked as a carwalk from the YX petrol station.

Tour No. 3: The Peak

Symbols: hiking – cycling – summit ski tour

Difficulty: medium

Tid:                  5 t/r

Km:                  5 km    

Start moh:        570 moh          

Altitude difference: 681 m

Season: summer – fall – winter – spring

GPS stigstart:    32 V 459066 6904054

THE TRIP

Toppen is the largest and closest mountain on Bjorli, and has become a popular and popular hiking destination all year round. The trip to the top in summer is easy with a good path. When you get up, you can go to the rearmost peak, from here you will have a fantastic view to the west towards a completely different mountain landscape. 

You can start in several places, from the recommended parking, it is easiest to start by following the signposted path to Bøverbotten from the ski centre, see tour no. 1. At the height of the upper gards, turn off to the left and cross the river Bøvre, as the path now goes on the left side of. You can also start by walking parts of the Bøvertråkket, see tour no. 2, and enter the path from Lykkemyrvegen.

In winter, some go on ski slopes from the car park, while others take the mountain lift and run at an angle towards Bøverbotten. Here it is necessary to cross high up to cross the river, then the traps come on the last bit towards the top.

ACCESS

Turn off E136 at the roundabout at Bjorli. Parking at Bjorli ski centre, parking fee in the winter season.

Tour no. 4: Rånå – Brøstdalen

Symbol: bicycle

Difficulty: easy

Tid:                  2 t/r

Km:                  7 km    

Start moh:        712 moh

Altitude difference: 200 m

Season: Summer – autumn

GPS stigstart:    32 V 456315 6900780

THE TRIP

A nice bike ride in forest and terrain that can be combined with several options. 

This stretch behind Rånåkollen has been adapted for cycling in recent years. From Rånå you follow the road to the end and enter the gravel road. The journey runs along Asbjørnsåa and over Stormyra in relatively flat terrain. At Kårebu, it’s nice to rest in the gaphuken. Furthermore, it goes downhill until you come down to Brøstdalsvegen, about 1 km from E 136. You can choose to cycle into the beautiful Brøstdalen, along the river Ulvåa, to extend the trip. 

You can also start from the center of Bjorli and cycle up to Rånå before starting this tour. If you want to make a round trip out of it, you can cycle from Brøstdalen along the E 136 back to Bjorli. Note! There is no pedestrian or cycle path here, and the road is occasionally heavily trafficked.

Now you can actually start from Brøstvegen at the county border to Møre and Romsdal and follow the connected cycle path through the whole of Lesja to Dombås in Dovre municipality.

ACCESS

Drive off E 136 1.3 km east of Bjorli signposted to Rånå. Follow the road approx. 4.2 km and park in a large car park on the left. Parking fee.

Tour no. 5: Kvernhusstien

Symbol: go

Difficulty: easy

Tid:                  1 t/r

Km:                  3 km

Start moh:        712 moh

Height difference: 43 m

Season: summer – autumn

GPS stigstart:    32 V 456281 6900770

THE TRIP

A nice, short and easy trip for the whole family, with lots of exciting things to explore for the very little ones.

The path follows a tractor road to Asbjørnsåa, where the path splits. The walk goes to the right, but if you want a slightly longer walk, you can turn left up along the river and up to the America stone . With this detour, the trip will be just over 4 km in total. Here you turn and go down again to the crossing and further down along the river. You cross Geitbrue and follow the edge of a field, then over St. Olavsberget to Kvernhusfossen. A little below the waterfall is a restored mill house. It’s nice to rest here. From here, the ladder continues up towards Rånåvegen and follows it to the car park again.

The mill house was moved here in 1913 from further up the river, at Rånåmoen. 1841 is carved into the gable of the house. The last time the mill was in use was probably during the Second World War.

ACCESS

Drive off E 136 1.3 km east of Bjorli to Rånå. Follow the road approx. 4.2 km and park in a large car park on the left. Parking fee.

Tour no. 6: Around Rånåkollen

Symbol:            cross-country skiing

Difficulty: medium

Tid:                  t/r

Km:                  14 km   

Start moh:        572 moh

Height difference: 138 m

Season: winter

GPS stigstart:    32 V 458467 6903396

THE TRIP

This is a popular and nice circular track that winds around the characteristic Rånåkollen in open forest. The trail is easiest to walk against the direction of the sun, but has the easiest descent with the direction of the sun. Up at Kårebu, where the Brøstdalsløypa also enters, it’s nice to eat nista. There is a nook here with a fire pan, so bring some wood if you want to grill sausages. From here towards Rånå, the terrain is smooth and fine. For families with young children, it can be nice to start in Rånå and go with the sun to the gaphuken. From Rånå, it’s a fun drive back to Bjorli. Be careful when crossing Rånåvegen.

ACCESS

Parking at the environmental station directly west of Bjorli train station, approx. 300 m west of the roundabout. Free parking. Here starts the ski track that takes you under the railway and over a bridge to cross the Rauma river, and on to the trail network on the south side of the valley.

You can also drive off the E 136 1.3 km east of Bjorli. Here you have two choices. 1) Bølia ski stadium, follow the road to Rånå across the river and turn right. Large parking. 2) Rånå, follow Rånåvegen approx. 4.2 km, and park in a large car park on the left. Parking fee. The ski trail goes right past here.

Tour no. 7: Asbjørnsdalen

Symbols: hiking – skiing

Difficulty: medium

Tid:                  7 t/r

Km:                  9 km

Start moh:        712 moh

Height difference: 423 m

Season: spring – summer – autumn – winter

GPS stigstart:    32 V 456281 6900770

THE TRIP

Beautiful Asbjørnsdalen is an eldorado for many nice walks all year round and is a good gateway to Reinheimen National Park . Good, easy going into the valley. When you get over the forest line, Høgfjellet opens up and you have to go your own way. Brennhø is the closest peak to reach, otherwise you have Kvernhushøi , Gravarhøi and Herrahøene , which are all suitable day trip destinations. Spring ski tours in Asbjørnsdalen recommended.

Lesja mountain council has three cabins to rent for a 3-6 hour walk up Asbjørnsdalen; Skurveosbua, Nordre Grønvatnbua and Storvatnbua.

ACCESS

Drive off E 136 1.3 km east of Bjorli to Rånå. Follow the road approx. 4.2 km and park in a large car park on the left. Parking fee.

Tour no. 8: Rånåkollen

Symbol: hiking – skiing

Difficulty: difficult

Tid:                  3 t t/r

Km:                  3 km    

Start moh:        705 moh          

Height difference: 457 m

Season: summer – autumn – winter – spring

GPS stigstart:    32 V 457716 6900916

THE TRIP

Rånåkollen is a characteristic and popular mountain peak in the middle of the valley near Bjorli. The hike up is somewhat steep, but in return short, which makes Rånåkollen one of the most accessible summit hikes in the whole of Lesja. Follow the markings and show care for farm operations, go to the edge of the field and let everyone grind. Animals may be grazing.

From the top you see a lot of beautiful mountain scenery – to the south you can see straight into the beautiful Asbjørnsdalen and Reinheimen National Park. To the west rise the Tafjordfjella and Romsdalsfjella. In the north you look out over destination Bjorli, with Bjorlitoppen, Kollhøi and Kongelberget encircling the ski route and the cabins, before to the east you let your gaze linger over the vast Lesjaskog.

Rånåkollen is covered a lot in winter with top touring skis. Same route on the east side or for a longer descent, follow Bølivegen and aim for the radio mast both up and down.

ACCESS

Drive off E 136 1.3 km east of Bjorli to Rånå. Follow the road approx. 3 km and park by the old Rånå school on the right. If it is full here, you will find a huge car park 1.5 km further ahead. Parking fee. Follow Rånåvegen back to the start sign for Rånåkollen by Haugen-gardane.

Tur no. 9: Single track

Symbol:            cross-country skiing

Difficulty: medium

Tid:      2 t/r

Km:      12 km   

Start moh:        715 moh

Height difference: 145 m

Season: winter

GPS stigstart:    32 V 460335 6902653

THE TRIP

An excellent ski slope to choose for the Sunday trip. The Einbul track runs in fine, slightly hilly terrain on the sunny side of the valley, between Bjorli and Lesjaskog. It winds quite high under Kongelberget and is mostly sheltered by forest, but can be somewhat exposed to wind at the highest points of the route. The recommended direction is to go counter-clockwise.

Where the track faces farthest east, at Søreinbuåa, there is a gap where you can take a break. Here you will find information about a digital guestbook that you can use to register your trip here. You can choose to start the trip from Bjorli or Sør-Einbugardane. There is also a gap hook by the ski slope at Sør-Einbugardane.

See loyper.net/#bjorli for info on all ski slopes at Bjorli.

ACCESS

Three possibilities. At Bjorli, take the E 136 in the roundabout and enter Bjorlivegen. Turn right into Skriuvegen after the shop. Follow this road a good distance up the cabin field. At a crossroads: 1) Turn left into Liarbergvegen, past Bjorli låve, continue to follow Liarbergvegen. At the junction with Sjenstadbergen, keep left and P is at the end of the road in the second exit on the left. 2) Turn sharply to the right, continue up Skriuvegen and on to Kongelbergvegen, many bends, keep the main road. In a left turn, there is P for four or five cars. The single track is signposted from the start at P here. 3) Parking at Sør-Einbu and Øyom event.

Tour no. 10: Kongelberget

Symbol: hiking

Difficulty: medium

Tid:                  3,5 t/r

Km:                  4 km

Start moh:        715 moh

Height difference: 458 m

Season: summer – autumn

GPS stigstart:    32 V 460335 6902653

THE TRIP

Kongelberget has become a new favorite trip for many at Bjorli. It is easily accessible, great for the whole family and many of those who live in cabins here have the mountain so to speak in their own backyard. From Kongelberget you can look out over the whole of Bjorli, into the mountain and east towards Lesjaskogsvatnet.

Work will be done locally to get this path marked and signposted. Check the tour app Outtt for GPS tracks to follow to Kongelberget. There are primarily two leases that are used. From the parking lot in Kongelberget cabin field you can go up to the south of the mountain, or via the foothills of Vetlfjellet, towards Nedre Liarberget and onto the trail that goes up from the parking lot in Liarbergvegen. From here you can cross two small streams, follow the slope up to Nedre Liarberget, keep your back up and turn up towards Kongelberget to avoid the steep front of the mountain.

ACCESS

Two possibilities. At Bjorli, take the E 136 in the roundabout and enter Bjorlivegen. Turn right into Skriuvegen after the shop. Follow this road a good distance up the cabin field. At a crossroads: 1) Turn left into Liarbergvegen, past Bjorli låve, continue to follow Liarbergvegen. At the junction with Sjenstadbergen, keep left and P is at the end of the road in the second exit on the left. 2) Turn sharply to the right, continue up Skriuvegen and on to Kongelbergvegen, many bends, keep the main road. In a left turn, there is P for four or five cars. The single track is signposted from the start at P here.

Lesja is a fantastic area for cycling and has many undiscovered paths for those interested in cycling. The possibilities for good experiences with a bicycle are almost unlimited in Lesja. Here there is something for everyone and everyone, regardless of age, physical shape and skill level. Here there are kilometers upon kilometers of dirt roads, exciting side valleys, footpaths and cycle paths that run parallel to the E 136, and which give you a multitude of route variations and lengths. In forests and mountains, there are paths that can offer a driven trail cyclist good flow. 

The cycle path Bjorli/Brøstdalen – Dombås, about 75 km long, is well marked and takes you on a continuous ride, mostly along dirt roads and woodlands on the south side of the valley. Several routes for bicycles are marked around Lake Lesjaskogsvatnet. See several mentioned routes in this booklet or in the tour app Outtt. For cycling in the high mountains: Pay attention to the current rules within the protected area, here it may be prohibited.   

The stirrup rules for cyclists (a selection)

1. Be considerate and pleasant when meeting hikers.
2. You always have the right of way for pedestrians.
3. Adjust your speed so that you are not a danger or inconvenience to others, especially along roads and paths that invite high speed, or in unclear areas.
4. Brake down to walking speed well in advance of passing others on a narrow path.
5. Do not make new tracks, if you do not have the skills to overcome an obstacle, get off the bike.
6. Avoid cycling on particularly vulnerable paths immediately after periods of heavy rainfall.
7. Do not make the path wider by cycling around ponds or obstacles.
8. Carry the bike through marshy areas so that there are no deep ruts.
9. Do not lock the rear wheel on steep downhill slopes.
10. If two cyclists meet on a hill, the one cycling uphill has the right of way.

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