The hike to Brevikskaret goes along an old tractor road. It is a steep but short hike. At the upper part of the hike, the tractor road becoms a well prepared trail. A great fjord view towards the Romsdalsfjord and Åndalsnes is included. Map to use: Romsdalsfjella Nord 1:50000.
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Drive west along the old road from the center of Isfjorden in Romsdal, approximately 3.6 kilometer to the river Vesla Elva (Litle Breivikelva). The trail to Brevikskaret starts at the east side of the river.
Season, guiding and important safety information
SAFETY & RESPONSIBILITY: Follow the Mountain Code when hiking in Norway. Conditions can change from summer and sunshine to winter and frost within minutes. Always be prepared for rapidly changing weather.
BEFORE YOU GO: Weather and conditions are crucial. Always take this into account before setting out. Avoid the hike in bad weather, fog, thunderstorms, snow or icy conditions. Bring appropriate clothing, good hiking shoes, a map and compass, and enough food and water. Always check the weather forecast before you go.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate. This is a general assessment based on distance, terrain, elevation gain and exposure.
DURATION: 2–3 hours.
ELEVATION: This hike starts at approx. 27 m above sea level (Parking at Gamlevegen,the old road, in Brevika). Highest point at approx. 570 m above sea level (Brevikskaret).
SEASON: June to September. These are approximate months and depend on weather, temperature and snow conditions in the mountains.
SUITABILITY: This is a moderate hike that requires normal physical fitness and some experience hiking in varied terrain. There may be steep, rocky or slippery sections along the route. Be extra careful in wet conditions.
NAVIGATION: We recommend always bringing a map and compass in case of fog.
MOBILE COVERAGE: Mobile coverage is often limited or unstable on many of the hikes described on this website, and in some areas there is no mobile coverage at all. It is recommended to bring an extra power bank for your mobile phone.
LIVESTOCK ON GRAZING LAND: Keep a safe distance from grazing animals, avoid sudden movements and close gates behind you. Dogs must be kept on a leash as required by regulations for much of the year. Read more about how to behave around animals and nature in Norway.
OFFICIAL TRAIL DESCRIPTION: Descriptions on fjords.com may be incomplete or contain errors. Always check updated information from official sources before you go. Many hikes in Norway can be found on UT.no, which provides maps and elevation profiles. Here is a trail description of Brevikskaret on Romsdal.com.
The hike to Brevikskaret
The trail (marked in red) to Brevikskaret from a bird’s eye view.
Remember to drive the old road to Brevika, this is the road that is further away from the fjord than the new road which lies down by the fjord. You can park the car by the road, close to where the river meets the road and the trail to Brevikskaret starts.
You follow the well marked trail, steep upwards on the east side of Vesle Elva (Litle Breivikelva) River. The hike to the cabins at Brevikskaret takes you between one to one and a half hour, and the return goes the same way down.
Lake Brevikskarsvatnet
Lake Brevikskarsvatnet at Brevikskaret in Isfjorden. Photo: Eirik Heen.
It is only a short hike from Brevikskaret to lake Brevikskarsvatnet, which is located at 602 m above sea level.
The distance from the start of the hike down at Brevika (27 m above sea level) to lake Brevikskarsvatnet at 602 m above sea level is approximately 2.3 kilometres.
It is by lake Brevikskarsvatnet the engines from the German plane Junkers Jumo 211 and some other remnants are located, remains from the plane that crashed at Brevikskarsvatnet on 23 April 1940, right at the start of the Second World War in Norway.
History – World War II at Brevikskaret
Information about the German bomber Junkers 88, which crashed on lake Brevikskarsvatnet during World War II. The remains of the plane can be seen to the right. Photo: Bernt Runde.
On the 23rd of April, 1940, at the start of World War II in Norway, a German Bomber Plane type Junkers 88 crashed by Lake Brevikskarsvatnet. The bomber was attacking the Anti-Aircraft Cruiser HMS Curacora, the cruiser was located on the Romsdalsfjord outside Åndalsnes.
During the attack, the bomber was hit, and one of the engines was destroyed. The plane crash-landed beside Lake Brevikskarsvatnet, and one member of the crew of four died short time after the landing. The engines of type Junkers Jumo 211 and some other remains from the plane are still left there today.
