Steinkjer
Experience Steinkjer Municipal Forests – Nature, Cabins and Activities All Year Round!
Steinkjer Municipal Forests invite you to authentic outdoor adventures in Ogndal and Skjækra, offering hiking, fishing, hunting and cabin stays in the heart of Trøndelag.
Explore our interactive interactive brochure with an overview map (pages 4 and 5) – here you’ll find an overview of cabins, free fishing lakes and rivers, shelters, canoe and boat hire, and much more.
Cabin Hire
We offer several rental cabins in Skjækra:
- Lustadstua– road access all the way, easy access to the trail/ski route to Norway’s Geographical Centre.
- Lågvassbua – located in Skjækra, approx. 12 km from the road, good standard, 6 beds + self-service cabin.
- Skjækerrosstua – located in Skjækra by Skjækervatnet, 15 km through terrain or 10 km on sleeper trail + boat transport.
Cabins can be booked via www.inatur.no. (click British flag to change language).
Suggested Trips
Steinkjer Municipal Forests have made it easy for you to set off towards Norway’s Geographical Centre and into Blåfjella–Skjækerfjella National Park.
Combine your trip to Norway’s Geographical Centre with a true wilderness experience!
With overnight stays in one of our rental cabins – some with access to a boat and free net fishing rights – you can extend your adventure to several days in the beautiful Trøndelag nature. Enjoy the tranquillity, fishing, and exploring the mountains at your own pace.
In winter, a ski trip to Norway’s Geographical Centre is a popular classic – perfect for those who want to experience the mountains at their most magical.
Skjæker Triangle – the ultimate summer mountain adventure!
Discover Ogndalsfjella from cabin to cabin during the summer season. Start at Mokk Farm and head to our rental cabin Lågvassbua for your first overnight stay. Continue to Skjækerosstua for night two – and perhaps finish with a third overnight stay at Sætertjønnhytta (DNT cabin), just 600 metres from Norway’s Geographical Centre.
For the best experience, we recommend at least two overnight stays – giving you time to enjoy the mountains, peace and nature at its finest.
Fishing and Ice Fishing
Steinkjer Municipal Forests offer free fishing with rod and trolling line in over 50 lakes in Steinkjer. If you wish to use nets, you’ll need to buy a fishing permit.
Ice Fishing at the Gateway to Blåfjella–Skjækerfjella National Park
Dreaming of a real winter adventure? We suggest a 3-day trip focused on ice fishing in Skjækra! We recommend two overnight stays in cabins equipped with ice augers – just bring your own fishing gear.
Skjækervatnet is a fantastic fishing lake, located right by our rental cabin Skjækerosstua. There are also many smaller lakes around Skjækerosstua and Lågvassbua where you can try your luck. And remember: Fishing is free on Steinkjer Municipal Forests’ property!
Winter-marked trails run from Krokbekken to Lågvassbua and partially marked trails continue to Skjækerosstua. We recommend skis for the best experience, but transport can be arranged at an extra cost.
Boat, Canoe and Kayak Hire
We have several boats, canoes and kayaks for hire. For paddling enthusiasts, we offer canoe and kayak rental on the Ogna River. From our starting points at Støa and Hyllbrua, you can paddle towards Lustadvatnet. Book online at Visit Innherred..
Our boats are standard rowing boats, 3.75 metres long, approved for up to four people. Call +47 950 29 500 to book.
You’ll find our boats at:
- Mokkavatnet (motor allowed)
- Lustadvatnet (motor allowed)
- Damtjønna
- Skjellivatnet
- Skjækervatnet (motor allowed)
Hunting
For hunting enthusiasts, the municipal forest areas are nothing short of an eldorado. Big game hunting for elk is particularly popular, and our hunting grounds are leased in four-year periods by lottery.
Steinkjer Municipal Forests is a member of the Norwegian Ecotourism Association.
Please contact Visit Innherred, Tel no: +47 74 40 17 16 email: [email protected] for help in planning your trip.
Steinkjer kommuneskoger is a certified Norwegian Ecotourism enterprise.
Source: Innherred Reiseliv