Steep start, great views
Although the first half of the hike is very steep, it is easy to walk – the mining road is in good condition for hiking. The first half hour is uphill, but you will be rewarded with beautiful views along the way. A little way up the hill, the lake of Lundevann comes into view.
This lake starts in the centre of Moi and flows into Åna Sira, and is one of the deepest lakes in Norway.
Idyllic Gullvann
Down by Gullvann Lake, you will find pure heaven. This is a great place to take a break and enjoy nature. Fishing in Gullvann is possible, but it requires a fishing licence.
History at Gursli
At Gursli, you first come to ‘Jentehytta’, where the cooks used to work. The house has been recently restored and painted red, and is open to visitors. A couple of bends further up, you will find the actual site where the ore was crushed. One of the crushers still stands there – rusty and unusable, but as a reminder of times gone by. There is also a rest area with tables here.
The mines
The mines themselves are located a little past the crushing site. If you follow the footpath along the water, you will first come to a solitary mine entrance, and a little further in, a small rock hall with entrances to three mines. If you want to go inside and learn more, you can book a guided tour with Magma Geopark.
