Moldemarka
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Moldemarka is the general term used to describe the 30 square kilometres (11.6 sq mi) hilly and mostly wooded recreational area north of the city of Molde
in Møre og Romsdal
county
, Norway
. The area is famous for the Molde panorama
, with a magnificent view of more than 222 rugged and partly snow-clad peaks, mountainous islands, lush green hills, and the North Atlantic Ocean to the north and west. Moldemarka and Varden grew to international fame at the turn of the 20th century, with the German
Kaiser Wilhelm II and the Prince of Wales
as regular visitors.
Moldemarka, which is protected public land, is a frequently used, all-year recreational area with a network of paths, walking trails and skiing
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 (588 metres (1,929.1 ft)) as the more popular destination, and to numerous lakes and rivers, including the lake Moldevatnet
and the river Moldeelva
. A national fishing permit is required.
The eastern part of Moldemarka is easily accessible from the Nordbyen neighborhood in Molde
, while access to the western parts, is easier from Kvam, Kringstad, and Bjørset. During the winter, there are approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) of prepared skiing tracks, with about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) of lighted tracks. The "classic" route, in the footstep of kings and emperors, notabilities and celebrities, of the last 150 years, starts at the Romsdal Museum
, runs by Storlihytta, and ends on the top of the hill, at the restaurant on Varden (407 metres (1,335.3 ft)). The walk takes about one hour. Walking maps for Moldemarka are also available in local book stores.
Molde
is a city and municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the Romsdal region. The municipality is located on the Romsdal Peninsula, surrounding the Fannefjord and Moldefjord...
in Møre og Romsdal
Møre og Romsdal
is a county in the northernmost part of Western Norway. It borders the counties of Sør-Trøndelag, Oppland and Sogn og Fjordane. The county administration is located in Molde, while Ålesund is the largest city.-The name:...
county
Counties of Norway
Norway is divided into 19 administrative regions, called counties . The counties form the primary first-level subdivisions of Norway and are further divided into 430 municipalities...
, Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
. The area is famous for the Molde panorama
Molde panorama
The Molde Panorama is a general term used to describe the renowned panoramic view of some 222 partly snow-clad peaks, seen from the city of Molde, Norway...
, with a magnificent view of more than 222 rugged and partly snow-clad peaks, mountainous islands, lush green hills, and the North Atlantic Ocean to the north and west. Moldemarka and Varden grew to international fame at the turn of the 20th century, with the German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
Kaiser Wilhelm II and the Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales is a title traditionally granted to the heir apparent to the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the 15 other independent Commonwealth realms...
as regular visitors.
Moldemarka, which is protected public land, is a frequently used, all-year recreational area with a network of paths, walking trails and skiing
Skiing
Skiing is a recreational activity using skis as equipment for traveling over snow. Skis are used in conjunction with boots that connect to the ski with use of a binding....
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 (588 metres (1,929.1 ft)) as the more popular destination, and to numerous lakes and rivers, including the lake Moldevatnet
Moldevatnet
Moldevatnet is the main reservoir and water supply for the city of Molde in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The lake is the source of the river Moldeelva and it is located about north of the city of Molde, and the north end lies about southeast of the municipal border with Fræna....
and the river Moldeelva
Moldeelva
The Moldeelva runs through Moldemarka and through the city of Molde in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. Its origins are found at the lake Moldevatnet. It follows Moldedalen on its way to Moldefjord...
. A national fishing permit is required.
The eastern part of Moldemarka is easily accessible from the Nordbyen neighborhood in Molde
Molde
is a city and municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the Romsdal region. The municipality is located on the Romsdal Peninsula, surrounding the Fannefjord and Moldefjord...
, while access to the western parts, is easier from Kvam, Kringstad, and Bjørset. During the winter, there are approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) of prepared skiing tracks, with about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) of lighted tracks. The "classic" route, in the footstep of kings and emperors, notabilities and celebrities, of the last 150 years, starts at the Romsdal Museum
Romsdal Museum
-History:It was founded by Peter Tønder Solemdal in 1912 and is one of the largest and most extensive folk museums in the country. In addition, the museum has a library and several archives for prints, text, and photographs. In 1928 the museum was opened to the public. In the middle of the field...
, runs by Storlihytta, and ends on the top of the hill, at the restaurant on Varden (407 metres (1,335.3 ft)). The walk takes about one hour. Walking maps for Moldemarka are also available in local book stores.