Tour pearls: Skårsota, Skiptvet

Skarsota By Linken Malene Raeng The dirt road leads south through a damp and dark forest, and before the barrier at the bottom of the hill, a landmark shows the way up the hillside. The narrow path leads through an area with a lot of white road and up the mountainside. The blue-marked path leads us up a mountainside where long, mossy tree roots wind between larger rocks. At the top, a giant stone is enthroned; it resembles a bollard that marks the entrance to the ancient monuments. The path continues out to the large piles, which still partly "look out over the whole world". The view is great over the Glomma, which is 611 kilometers long and Norway's longest river. We follow the blue-marked path further up Sotåsen, where we find a re-stacked pile. The view at the very top is fantastic and well worth the effort. From the campfire at the outermost knoll, we get a view over Glomma, over to Furuholmen and Tunøya and into the forests to the east. Tour facts Place: Skiptvet Length: 2 km Terrain: gravel road and path in steep and rugged terrain Suitable for: adults and older children. The trip requires good agility and good shoes. Not suitable for prams. Use goggles if you have small children on this trip and watch them very carefully, because there are many steep slopes in the area. Other: Bronze Age mounds and fantastic views Parking: Moen 14-21, 1816 Skiptvet The Google Maps link to the car park can be found here. Coordinates for the car park: UTM 33 N 6590809 Ø 281901.