Dalsbygda

From Dalsbygda you get a great view into the mountains in Forollhogna National Park. Lush valleys used for seasonal mountain farming and pasture dominate the landscape. The village is historically linked to the mining town of Røros and many traces of mining can be found here.
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Nasjonalparkstyret for Forollhogna
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Landscape
Dalsbygda is a vibrant farming community in the municipality of Os. A place to escape everyday life, find peace and quiet, and lower your shoulders. With nearly 600 inhabitants, Dalsbygda is located just off the Fv30, 22 km south of Røros. There are rich uncultivated areas with many traces of human activity in the cultural landscape. Showing the development from the early stages of farming to the modern agricultural community we see today.

Practical information

Dalsbygda.no 

Accommodation

Destination Røros

Cabins at iNatur.no

 

Activities

Dalsbygda is a great starting point for several easy walks in the valleys and up to the mountains. You are spoilt for choice: Hike to nice viewpoints, take your bike through the landscape shaped by seasonal mountain farming and pasturing, and discover historical traces linked to these activities.

Utistuvollen along the river Snudda is a child friendly and historically interesting place to visit. It is a protected seasonal mountain farm from the 1800s. For a limited period in the summer, they serve local food. See fjellfolge.no for more information.

Fosskleiva along the river Vangrøfta is easily accessed and an exciting place to visit. Here you can rest in idyllic surroundings and listen to the cascading waterfall Storfossen.

 

Persons by a waterfall
Dalsbygda. Photo: Eirway

Unique cultural landscape

Vangrøftdalen and Kjurrudalen is the largest protected landscape area in connection with Forollhogna National Park. The unique cultural landscape is shaped by centuries of farming. Qualities that have led to these valleys achieving the national status of “Selected Cultural Landscapes in Agriculture”. Vegetation is rich and varied, making this area well suited for seasonal mountain farming, pasture grazing, and haymaking. Several rare and vulnerable species and biotypes depend on these activities. Ca. 25 of 130 seasonal mountain farms are still in active use, producing milk and having livestock grazing. This is unique for a protected area in Norway.

Learn more here.

Hikes

Langsfjellhogna

A hike to Trøenget and onwards to Langsfjellhogna is recommended if you wish to experience to old pastureland. The trail passes through the cultural landscape all the way to the tree line. There are no waymarks from the treeline to the top. At Langsfjellhogna you will get a fantastic view into the national park and across the valley. Locally, the top is also known as Synnerhogna. For more information, visit Ut.no.

Forollhogna

Many choose starting from Såttåhaugen to reach the peak Forollhogna. Såttåhaugen is an area with active seasonal mountain farming and pasturing livestock. Show consideration and park on designated parking places to avoid hindering farm traffic. Be prepared to share the trail with livestock. Some animals may be curious and importunate, especially if you bring a dog.

Persons hiking.
Photo: Eirway

Close to the World Heritage

Dalsbygda is only 22 km. from Røros and is closely connected with the area’s mining history. The hamlet and the valleys are part of the World Heritage Site, Røros Mining Town, and the Circumference. Many traces of mining activities are found here.

The main transport route from Røros to Trondheim went through Vangrøftdalen and parts of the old road, Vangrøftdalsvegen, is part of today’s pilgrim route.

Learn more at World Heritage Røros

Other activities

Dalsbygda is a good starting point for hunting and fishing. The area is part of what dedicated ptarmigan-hunters refer to as “the Golden Triangle”. For more information, visit iNatur.no, or Dalsbygda hunting.

Hunters.