The Wilderness Road - From Børgefjell National Park to the Okstindan mountains
The Wilderness Road runs through vast and beautiful mountain and nature areas, such as the Børgefjell National Park, Norway’s second-largest lake, Røssvatnet, and the mountain range Okstindan. The latter is home to Northern Norway’s highest peak, Oksskolten (1,916 meters above sea level), and Norway’s most spectacular cabin, Rabothytta (1,180 meters above sea level).
Sometimes, it’s wise to take a detour from the E6 highway and explore alternative routes that offer fantastic nature experiences. One such route is the Wilderness Road in Helgeland, which meanders through vast, breathtaking mountain and nature areas. Along the way, you’ll pass through Børgefjell National Park, drive alongside Norway’s second-largest lake, Røssvatnet, and enjoy stunning views of the Okstindan mountain range. The latter is home to Northern Norway’s highest peak, Oksskolten (1,916 meters above sea level), and Norway’s most awe-inspiring tourist cabin, Rabothytta (1,180 meters above sea level).
The Wilderness Road is not for those in a hurry. The road is narrow but extraordinarily beautiful, so it’s best to take it slow and let the impressions sink in. Stretching just under 140 kilometers, the route takes you through the municipalities of Grane, Hattfjelldal, and Hemnes.
Along the way, Børgefjell National Park and Okstindan are among the major attractions, but there are many more delightful hiking destinations and fishing lakes for those who enjoy mountain hiking and angling. For example, you have the magnificent Hatten mountain in Hattfjelldal and the Røssåga river flowing through Korgen, to name a few.
In the south, the Wilderness Road starts in Majavatn, but we recommend making a stop in Trofors, which is located along the E6. Here, you can experience river rafting on the Auster-Vefsna River and go hiking towards the Lomsdal-Visten National Park. In the north, the road begins in Korgen, and here we suggest taking a scenic bonus trip to the beautiful fjord village of Hemnesberget, located a bit further north in Hemnes.
The Wilderness Road is not for those in a hurry. The road is narrow but extraordinarily beautiful, so it’s best to take it slow and let the impressions sink in. Stretching just under 140 kilometers, the route takes you through the municipalities of Grane, Hattfjelldal, and Hemnes.
Along the way, Børgefjell National Park and Okstindan are among the major attractions, but there are many more delightful hiking destinations and fishing lakes for those who enjoy mountain hiking and angling. For example, you have the magnificent Hatten mountain in Hattfjelldal and the Røssåga river flowing through Korgen, to name a few.
In the south, the Wilderness Road starts in Majavatn, but we recommend making a stop in Trofors, which is located along the E6. Here, you can experience river rafting on the Auster-Vefsna River and go hiking towards the Lomsdal-Visten National Park. In the north, the road begins in Korgen, and here we suggest taking a scenic bonus trip to the beautiful fjord village of Hemnesberget, located a bit further north in Hemnes.
Source: Visit Helgeland
The Wilderness Road - From Børgefjell National Park to the Okstindan mountains