Up the valley

Some 30 minutes up the valley Gjøra, a small settlement, lies. This is where Sunndal National Park Centre is located. The centre gives a nice introduction to what the park has to offer and what great adventures that can be found in the area. From tha national centre there is a path leading to several old pastures. They are not still in use, but are worth a visit. One also get a beautiful view as the path to them is rather steep.  

The view from Gravemsætra(Gravem pasture)

The fog can come very quickly, so be aware...

Nisjasætra (Nisja pasture)

A nice place to have lunch

If you continue up the mountains from the centre you get to see farms located high up in the mountain that are still running. Further ahead, in Grøvudalen, there is even an old pasture that is run traditionally each summer that offers products that are made the old fashioned way. The brown cheese made there is delicious. In the area there are also several spectacular waterfalls and on the way to Grøvudalen the road passes one of them.

Jenstad, one of the farms in the area

In this area there are lots of cabins and I can understand why: Visiting one of my friends this summer, my shoulders relaxed momentarily. It must be wonderful to have such a place to go to whenever you need to relax. Also the hiking and skiing opportunities are both plenty and spectacular.

This tree has its own story, a special tree for the people in the area

Grødalen

The view towards Gjøra from Grødalen