The hike to the abandoned mountain farm Segestad starts from Hjelle and is short but steep. The 3.2 km trail takes around an hour to complete, and along the way you are rewarded with beautiful views over Oppstryn and lake Oppstrynsvatnet amid the surrounding landscape. Map to use: Jostedalsbreen 1:50000.
Segestad at Glomnes is close to the beautiful village Hjelle by Lake Oppstrynsvatnet in Stryn. The old name of the Mountain Farm was Sigvaldstadir, the place of Sigvald the farmer.
About season and other important information
OFFICIAL HIKE DESCRIPTION – Tour descriptions from fjords.com may be incomplete and inaccurate, errors and omissions may occur. Therefore, it is important to look for updated information from official information sources. You can search for most of the mountain hikes in Norway in the website UT.no. There you will find more accurate hike descriptions with maps, elevation profiles and other useful information. Unfortunately, UT.no has only Norwegian text and does not cover all the hikes on this website. Here is a hike description from UT.no to Segestad. Read about your own responsibility and about how to explore the Norwegian nature in a safe way. We recommend using a guide.
GRADING – Medium. ALTITUDE DIFFERENCE – This hike starts at approximately 32 masl (Parking lot between Hjelle and Glomnes). Highest point at approximately 314 masl (Segestad).
SEASON – Mid June to mid September, these are approximate dates that depends on the weather, temperature and the amount of snow in the mountains.
SAFETY IN THE MOUNTAINS – You should follow the Norwegian Mountain Code when hiking in Norway. It can change from summer and sunny weather to winter and frost in minutes! Always check the Weather Forecast before you go hiking. For safety reasons it is recommended to avoid hiking in Thunderstorms, in fog, in bad weather and when it is snow and ice on the trail and in the mountain! Always bring good clothes and hiking shoes. And have enough food and water in your rucksack.
Hjelle and Lake Oppstrynsvatnet
Hjelle is a beautiful and quiet village down by Lake Oppstrynsvatnet. Here you have the beautiful historic Hjelle Hotel which is a great starting point for excursions around the Oppstryn, Stryn, Loen and Olden area.
Gamlebutikken (The Old Shop) at Hjelle is situated down by the lake. The old shop is from 1882 and has been run by the same Hjelle family since the start.
They offer small dishes (sandwiches, soup and cake) as well as selling local handicrafts, arts and English porcelain.
Hjelle is located right down by Lake Oppstrynsvatnet and is a perfect place for activities on the water. Rowing, kayaking and SUP are great ways to experience the area.
Segestad Mountain Farm in Oppstryn
Segestad in Nordfjord was one of the most prosperous farms in Oppstryn due to the good conditions for farming in Glomsdalen.
During the Black Death around the year 1350 AD, all the farms in the area around Hjelle were abandoned, but only Segestad continued farming after the Black Death was over.
Rasmus Skår became a farmer in Segestad in year 1782 AD. The farm had four barns outside the main farm. In the autumn they put hay and leaves in these barns.
The last farmer on Segestad was Jon Sigdestad. He died at home in 1961, only 69 years old.
The hike up to Segestad
The hike up to Segestad takes you around one hour and is 3.2 kilometer long.
You start the hike from the parking lot (at 32 masl) between Hjelle and Glomnes (parking fee).
You need to walk around 500 meters along the road to the bridge at Glomnes, the trail starts on the left side of the Glomsdøla River.
There are several great viewpoints along steep but well marked trail. From the mountain farm at Segestad (at 314 masl) you have a great view down to Lake Oppstrynsvatnet and to the surrounding snowcapped mountains.
During the hike you can do a short detour to the viewpoint below the spectacular Glomnesfossen Waterfall (be careful, the viewpoint is slippery and you might be wet).
The hike back down from Segestad is on the same scenic trail as you came.
Stryn Summer Ski Resort
Hjelle is a great starting point if you want to have fun in the mountains, but also on snow and water.
Hjelle is only a short drive from Stryn Summer Ski Resort which is located by Gamle Strynefjellsvegen. Normally there are good skiing conditions, especially in early summer.
The summer ski season usually begins at the end of May, depending on the amount of snow on the winter-closed road.
After the skiing, you can take a refreshing dip in the lake at Hjelle, or take a nice kayak trip, before enjoying the “After Ski” on the terrace at Hjelle Hotel. Or why not at Folven Adventure Camp a little further up the valley? After Ski at the legendary Einetappen Pub which is part of Folven Adventure Camp should be on the “Bucket List” for everyone.
Nordfjord – What to See and Do
The mountains, glaciers, fjords and coastline of Nordfjord are some of the most beautiful landscapes Norway has to offer. Hjelle in Oppstryn, Loen Skylift, Briksdalsbreen glacier and Hoddevik beach are great places to visit when you are in Nordfjord. Nordfjord is located in the northern part of Vestland County, in the middle of Western Norway.
Visit Nordfjord
Visit Nordfjord is the official destination company for the Nordfjord area.
Hotel and Accommodation at Hjelle
You can stay at the beautiful and historic Hjelle Hotel at the center of Hjelle. There are also Holiday Cabins at Glomnes at the start of the hike to Segestad.
Accommodation in Stryn and Oppstryn
Hjelle Hotel at Hjelle in Oppstryn
Cabins at Glomnes at Hjelle in Oppstryn
Folven Adventure Camp in Oppstryn
Strynsvatn Camping in Oppstryn
Lidasanden by Lake Oppstrynsvatnet
Stryn Hotel in Stryn
Visnes Historic Hotel in Stryn
Stryn Camping in Stryn
Accommodation in Loen
Hotel Alexandra in Loen
Hotel Loenfjord in Loen
Loen Apartments in Loen
Sande Camping by Lake Lovatnet
Loenvatn Feriesenter by Lake Lovatnet
Sandeåsen Feriehytter by Lake Lovatnet
Kjenndalstova at the inner part of Lake Lovatnet
Accommodation in Olden
Oldevatn Camping
Aabrekk Gard in Oldedalen
Melkevoll Bretun Camping
Yrineset by Lake Oldevatnet
Briksdalsbre Mountain Lodge
Olden Camping Gryti
Olden Fjordhotel in Olden
Accommodation in Innvik
Loen and Olden – Useful Links
Gondola in Loen – Loen Skylift
Adventure Company in Loen – Loen Active
Briksdal Adventure Adventure in Olden – Briksdal Adventure
References
Visit Nordfjord
Hjelle Historic Hotel at Hjelle