Summer Hikes

I have already explored all areas around Gjøvik last summer, so this time, I have expanded my hikes a little bit to the Innlandet county.

Tjuvåskampen

This hike was organized by our DION group and we were taken by bus to Oksbakke area from where we did a short circular hike to the 812m high Tjuvåskampen. Atmosphere on the hike was superb and nobody complained even the slightest despite the fact that I messed up navigation a bit (ehm I just wanted to explore one more viewpoint :) ).

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View towards Totenåsen	On top of Tjuvåskampen - 812m	Local bibliotek

Hervenknappen and Nyhusknappen

Hervenknappen and Nyhusknappen are two hills with almost 800m in Totenåsen area south of Skreia. Climb from Skreia means solid elevation, but it is also possible to park practically next to the top. After climbing between not at all shy sheep, I appreciated nice leveled path around Hervenknappen with several small lakes.

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Curious sheep everywhere	Climb to Hervenknappen	Hervenknappen - 784m

Lake before Hervenknappen	Around Hervenknappen	View from Nyhusknappen

Moelv and Lundehøgda

I have been using Moelv all the time to transfer between buses and trains on my ways to the airport, but this was the first time I explored the area. Moelv lies on the Mjøsa shore and has amazing beaches hidden in the forest. North of the town is around 575m high hill Lundehøgda with an amazing view towards Gjøvik.

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1.5km long Mjøsbrua	Tolvsteinsringen	Beaches in Moelv

Lundehøgda	View towards Oslo	Living in nature

Gjøvik from Lundehøgda	View to the north	Relax at Lundehøgda

Skumsjøen

Skumsjøen is a popular lake near Raufoss. It is famous for the DNT Osbakken cabin and many activities available. I have walked around the entire lake, which is an easy 10km-ish hike. The east side goes very near the shore, while the west side offers two options. I recommend to climb a little bit higher via Utsikten which offers several views especially towards Raufoss.

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