Moldemarka is a hilly and mostly wooded recreational area north of

Molde Molde () is a List of towns and cities in Norway, town and the seat of Molde Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located in the Traditional districts of Norway, traditional district of Romsdal. It is located on the Romsdal Pen ...

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. The area is known for the

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, with views of more than 222 rugged and partly snow-clad peaks, mountainous islands, green hills, and the

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to the north and west. Moldemarka and Varden grew to international fame at the turn of the 20th century, with the

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as regular visitors. Moldemarka, which is protected public land, is an all-year recreational area with a network of paths, walking trails and

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tracks. Forest roads access the area from several directions, with bulletin boards with maps and information about local plants and wildlife. Marked trails lead to a number of peaks, with Frænavarden () as the more popular destination, and to numerous lakes and rivers, including the lake

Moldevatnet Moldevatnet () is the main reservoir and water supply for the city of Molde in Molde Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The lake is the source of the river Moldeelva and it is located about north of the city, and the north end l ...

and the river

Moldeelva or is a river in Molde Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The long river runs through the Moldemarka area and then through the city of Molde. Its origins are found at Lake Molde (). It follows the Molde Valley () on its way to ...

. A national fishing permit is required. The eastern part of Moldemarka is accessible from the Nordbyen neighborhood in the city of

, while access to the western parts, is easier from Kvam, Kringstad, and Bjørset. During the winter, there are approximately of prepared skiing tracks, with about of lighted tracks. The "classic" route starts at the

Romsdal Museum The Romsdal Museum () is a museum in the Romsdal district of Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The museum is based in Molde Municipality, but it has sites all over the region. History The museum was founded by Peter Tønder Solemdal (1876-1963 ...

, runs by Storlihytta, and ends on the top of the hill, at the restaurant on Varden (). The walk takes about one hour. Walking maps for Moldemarka are also available in local book stores.

References

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