1. Day trip to Norway's Geografical Centre Point

From the centre of Steinkjer you drive along the rv. 762 road for 40 kilometres until you reach Lake Lustadvatnet, in Ogndal. This is about nine kilometres after passing Gaulstad.

The trip starts at the parking place. The first part goes on a graveled path before another path takes you all the way to Norway's geografical centre point.  After approximately nine kilometres the path goes in two directions by an information post. From here there is a 500 metre long detour to the geographic centre area and about one kilometre to Lake Skjækervatnet.

The Setertjønnhytta cabin and a picnic area is situated next to where the path parts, and here you get a nice overview over the Skjækerfjella mountains. In total the path is about 10 kilometers long.

There are accommodation possibilities in the Norwegian Trekking Association's (DNT) Setertjønnhytta Cabin (right next to the Geografical Centre Point) as well as in the Lågvassbua cabins (two kilometres south of the Geografical Centre Point).

2. Blåfjella – Skjækerfjella National Park

This day trip goes in mountain and forrest terrain. You can easily extend this trip by spending nights in cabins or your own tent. It goes through the municipalities Verdal, Steinkjer, Snåsa, Grong and Lierne in the direction of Sweden.

• Length: About 10 kilometres one way
• Time: About two hours
• This trip has wooden signposts all the way.

2. A two-day trip, with night at the Lågvassbua Cabin

From Steinkjer drive the rv. 762 road to Ogndalen (signs from the town centre of Steinkjer), to the parking place of Lake Lustadvatnet (about 40 kilometres).

The first part of the trip goes along the path leading to the geographic heart of Norway. After about seven to eight kilometres you see a sign posted path towards the Lågvassbu cabin. 

You are now about one and half kilometres away from Norway’s Geografical Centre Point. Walkign there and back mean an extra three kilometres to the hike. 

The first part of the path to Lågvassbu goes in a terrain of bogs, before it gradually turns right and goes up. Especially the first part can be pretty soft, but the path is marked in red and easy to see. From the path to Lågvassbua it is about three kilometres.  Important to notice: The path does not follow the map quite right – the last part of the path is not on the map.

Lågvassbua is a cabin of high standard with one part that you can rent with six beds and an open part with necessary equipment. Fishing in Lake Lågvatnet is free, and the cabin has a boat, net and fishing with rod and otter. 

The way from Lågvassbua cabin to Litj Gaulstad is about eight kilometres where the first two go slightly upwards in the mountain. From here the path goes straight down to the Damtjønndalen valley and follows the valley to the parking by Litj Gaulstad. The terrain in the last part of the trip is varied and gives you a magnificent tour experience.

From Litj Gaulstad back to the parking at Lustadvatnet there are more than five kilometres, so some might want to order transport from the farm at Mokk. Transportation must be booked in advance by phone: +47 74 14 47 52. Mokk Farm also offers accommodation, food and guided tours for groups and individuals. Tip: If you bring a bike, place this at Litj Gaulstad so that one person can cycle to Lake Lustadvatnet to pick up the car.

• Moderate trip – you should be used to hiking.
• Length: 20 kilometres, 25 kilometres when you walk the last part

3. Historical hike, with guide, food and accommodation

From the centre of Steinkjer you drive along the rv. 762 road for 17 kilometres untill you reach Røysing. 11 kilometres from Røysing you are in Brandheia Wilderness Camp. The trip starts with a hike to Sansberget next to Kippe. You carry on to Natsjøberget, an old castle from about 500 AD. Here you take a break for eating before walking on to Vinillen, another old castle from the same historic period. From Vinillen we hike back via Stodheimen and Aunhevlen before returning to the camp.

After the hike you might be tempted to try our sauna and take a swim in Lake Østervatnet.

In the evening you will be served a delicious dinner. Choose bwtween indoor beds or spending the night in a sleeping bag in a in the camp. 

The following day you will get coffee and a short morning walk. Then you will be served our wilderness breakfast. If you are interested in getting more nature experiences in Ogndalen several enterprises offer different guided tours of hiking and history.

• The trip is easy. You can easily extend this trip by spending nights in cabins or your own tent. The trip goes through a special landscape area, and takes you to the Blåfjella–Skjækerfjella National Park. It goes through the municipalities Verdal, Steinkjer, Snåsa, Grong and Lierne in the direction of Sweden.
• Length: About 11 kilometres
• About two hours  
• Guided tour