Here is some info about the different away missions / hike routes for Nordtangen. We are reusing some hike routes from a large camp on Nordtangen in 2016, and we have added some extra.
We have marked the routes from XS to XXXL from what challenges we feel they give the scouts and rovers. All hikes are on marked trails / roads and we will set up extra markings where needed.
Leaders are welcome to join patrols that are untrained in hiking or feel unsafe for the away missions. On some away missions, we will have leaders to help scouts at the designated sleeping / camping areas. We need help from several leaders / rovers during the away missions (coordinate buses, check-in and checkout, guards / helpers on campsites, etc.) If you want to help with this, email us (2024@nordtreff.org) ASAP. We’ll talk more about this in leader meetings during the camp.
Please remember that each patrol has to bring a tarp or something to sleep under / in, a first aid kit, a compass, a map pouch, and a mobile phone. Each patrol member should bring at least 3 dl hot water in a thermos to heat up the drytech dinner. Members of the patrol can, of course, share a thermos for the hot water. Maps and other equipment needed for the away missions will be given out in camp before the away missions start.
More information will be given out at the leader meetings during the camp.
List of away missions:
Extra Small – 4 km
A short away mission in an open forest by a small lake. The scouts make camp 200 meters from the lake in the forest.
Start and stop are the same place, you walk to and from the same way. Bus to and from the hike.
* This away mission is only available for scouts – no rovers. Limited places
Approximately length:
- Day 1: 2 km
- Day 2: 2 km
Approximately elevation changes:
- Day 1: < 20 m
- Day 2: < 20 m
Small – 9 km
A short away mission, in an open forest by a small lake, to a small top with a nice view over nearby mountains and lakes. The scouts leaves their backpacks after 2 km. and bring the dinner to the top and eat it there before they go back down and make camp there.
Start and stop are the same place, you walk to and from the same way. Bus to and from the hike.
* This away mission is only available for scouts – no rovers.
Approximately length:
- Day 1: 4,5 km
- Day 2: 4,5 km
Approximately elevation changes:
- Day 1: 125 m mostly up
- Day 2: 125 m mostly down
Medium – 11 km
A bit longer away mission that gives the most “bang for the buck.” This hike takes you on a steep hike up to Hvalebykampen, a small hill at 771 MASL with a beautiful view over Gran and the nearby mountains and lakes – you can even see Nordtangen. You make camp close to the summit. On day two, you walk down from the summit and back home to Nordtangen. It’s all downhill.
Bus to the start of the hike.
Approximately length:
- Day 1: 3,5 km
- Day 2: 7,5 km
Approximately elevation changes:
- Day 1: 145 m mostly up
- Day 2: 500 m mostly down
Large – 9 km
This away mission is a trip called “Helvetesrunden” by locals. It will take you to several peaks with nice views – and great names like “Bjønnræva,” “Prekestolen,” and “Helvetesjuvet.” There are several steep inclines and a lot of elevation changes.
Start and stop are in the same place. Bus to and from the hike.
Approximately length:
- Day 1: 4,5 km
- Day 2: 4,5 km
Approximately elevation changes:
- On both days, 275 m up and down
Extra Large – 14 km
This away mission takes you to a nearby mountain with great views, Lushaugen, at 821 MASL. The hike up to Lushaugen is rather steep. You make camp close to the summit. On day two you walk by a nice lake back to start.
Start and stop are in the same place. Bus to and from the hike.
Approximately length:
- Day 1: 5,5 km
- Day 2: 8,5 km
Approximately elevation changes:
- Day 1: 250 m mostly up
- Day 2: 250 m mostly down
Extra Extra Large – 19 km
A long away mission for older, experienced scouts and rovers only. You start at Lynga and walk home to Nortangen. On the way, you cross over to Lushaugen at 821 MASL and – if you want to – Hvalabykampen at 771 MASL. Bus to the start of the hike.
* This hike is for older, experienced scouts and rovers only.
Approximately length: 19 km
Approximately elevation changes: 450 m up and 700 m down
Extra Extra Extra Large – 19 km
The name of this away mission is “Seven Summits.” You walk to seven summits in the Skjerva area.
Start and stop are in the same place. Bus to and from the hike.
This is a very special hike that challenges you in several ways. If you and your patrol manage to do this hike you’ll get a diploma signed by the Flight director and a small handmade badge to show that you did this hike.
* This hike is for older, experienced rovers only. Limited places
Approximately length: 19 km
Elevation changes: >1000 m up and >1000 m down
