A Sensuous walk…
from Paradise to Håvard Heddes Plass
We welcome you at Løvhaug farm, established by settlers who arrived from Tynset in the south of Norway in 1857. At first you will learn about the story of Løvhaug farm and the local building customs. This includes the yard from 1890, the barn raised in 1857, a sauna built from logs, and the main farmhouse, which contains the world’s northernmost breeding colony of the Northern Bat.
The walk begins at Paradisøra (Paradise Beach), a pebble beach in constant change. Nature changes it through vegetation, ice and the meandering Målselv river, while humans have shaped the area, building rock levees and wading fords.
The walk continues uphill along the Sagelv river, past the remains of an old saw mill, a corn mill and ruins of houses built by the first settlers at the farm, as well as WWII remains. Passing the Kloppmyra marsh, you can view Giants kettles. At Langberget, the fabled Huldra lives, and further up, at Tekkja, there are remains of traditional tar production.
Our journey ends at Håvard Heddes Plass, where you can enjoy a nice meal. In 2002, a Gapahuk with a fireplace was established in this area, right next to the Storfossen waterfall. The fabulous view of the Målselv valley, gives us the opportunity to tell you about local Lappish place names and the indigenous people’s use of the area.
Welcome to a furkund walk!
Walks are arranged by appointment.