Glitregga
1,297 m
Norway
Also known as Глитрега, GlittereggaAlso known as
Глитрега · Glitteregga
- Elevation
- 1,297 m
- Prominence
- 1,049 m
- Difficulty
- 3/10
- Mountain hike
- Best Season
- Jul–Sep
- Routes
- 1
Routes
1Sources differ: DNT 'krevende' (red) hike (ut.no) · YDS class 1 (winter, from Randabygda) (westcoastpeaks.com)
The usual summer approach to the highest point of Stad municipality: from the summer farm Randastøylen above Randabygda, follow paths along the rivers into Fagredalen, then pathless slopes and marker cairns up the south-east ridge to the summit overlooking Hornindalsvatnet. About 8.6 km return with roughly 800 m of ascent, about 4 hours.
Elevation Profile
approximate line- Distance
- 6.2 km
- one way
- Ascent
- +782 m
- start → summit
- High Point
- 1,297 m
- Time Up
- 3h 24m
- DIN 33466
- Time Down
- 2h 22m
- DIN 33466 · same way back
From Lote on Nordfjord take Panoramavegen towards Randabygda, turn off at the sign for the sports ground (Ålandsleite) and take the first right towards a white farmhouse; about 2.5 km of gravel toll road leads almost to Randastøylen, with a fenced parking area just below the farm (toll and parking fee, bring cash). Livestock graze here in summer. The simplest line follows the path uphill along the river, passes a large boulder with a small cairn, crosses the next river and follows it on the far side. For Glitregga, follow the river up Fagredalen on a trail; above that there is no clear path until marker cairns appear near the top. Westcoastpeaks describes the winter line from Randastøylen north-east to Holmøyskaret (the pass between Glitregga and Bléegga), up the first valley on the left on a cairned trail, then north onto the south-east ridge and along it to the summit. The summit is not visible until you are quite close. Descend the same way. In cloud the plateau-like upper slopes are confusing and there are cliffs above Holmøyskaret, so take a GPS track. ut.no gives 8.6 km return, 784 m of ascent and about 4 hours; other sources give 3.5–4 hours.
Start
Randastøylen527 m
- No public transport to Randastøylen was found; a car is needed.
- Parking at the trailhead
Stages
| Day | Stage | km | m ascent | m descent | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randastøylen → Glitregga | 6.2 | 782 | 11 | 3h 24m |
Waypoints
- Parking: Randastøylen527 m
Fenced parking just below the summer farm; toll road and parking fee
- Summit: Glitregga1,297 m
Key Passages
- River path above Randastøylen
- Fagredalen
- Pathless upper slopes to the south-east ridge
Equipment
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Route confidence 60%Overview
A broad 1,297 m mountain on the Stad–Stryn border between Nordfjord and Hornindalsvatnet, the highest point of Stad municipality. Its gentle south-west-facing slopes make an easy-angled hike or spring ski tour with a view down into Hornindalsvatnet, Europe's deepest lake.
Glitregga (also written Glitteregga or Glitreegga) rises on the south side of Hornindalsvatnet in Nordfjord, Vestland. The municipal border between Stad and Stryn crosses the summit, and it was also the highest point of the former Eid municipality. With Bléegga (1,064 m) and Bergsetnakken (1,133 m) it forms a horseshoe open to the south-west, and its terrain is much gentler than the steep fjord peaks around it.
It is climbed from several sides: on foot from the summer farm Randastøylen above Randabygda, from Holmøyane on the Hornindal side, and on skis from Ålandsleite or Tvinnereimslettene. None of the routes is technical; the challenge is navigation, as the upper slopes are pathless and the summit stays hidden until you are close. On a clear day the view reaches Skåla, Lodalskåpa, Eggenipa and Hornindalsrokken.
Climbing Notes
A half-day outing for anyone used to pathless mountain walking: about 800 m of ascent and roughly 4 hours return from Randastøylen. Carry map and compass or a GPS track; in fog, snow or wind above 1,000 m the upper slopes become featureless, and there are cliffs above Holmøyskaret. Bring cash or a card for the toll road and parking at Randastøylen.
In spring the mountain is a popular, moderate ski tour; ut.no describes a line from Tvinnereimslettene (before the Nos tunnel on Fv698) north past Høgfjellet to Holmøyskardet and along the ridge over points 1154 and 1278, just over 3 hours up. The road to the Ålandsleite sports ground is often closed during the spring thaw.
Season
Best Jul–Sep- January: Possible
- February: Possible
- March: Good
- April: Best
- May: Good
- June: Good
- July: Best (best window)
- August: Best (best window)
- September: Best (best window)
- October: Good
- November: Not advisable
- December: Not advisable
- Jan
- Ski touring possible; short days and frequent whiteouts
- Feb
- Ski touring
- Mar
- Ski touring season
- Apr
- Spring skiing; access roads may be closed during the thaw
- May
- Late ski tours; snow on the upper slopes
- Jun
- Hiking; lingering snow high up
- Oct
- Listed season ends in October; early snow possible
Access & Permits
- Fees
- Toll road (Randahaugvegen) and parking fee at Randastøylen
- Rules
- Livestock graze around Randastøylen in summer; the parking area is fenced, close the gates
- Right of access (allemannsretten) applies
- Getting There
Nordfjordeid; Stryn
Sandane Anda (SDN); Ålesund Vigra (AES)
- Car: from Nordfjordeid take E39 to Lote, then Panoramavegen (Fv698) towards Randabygda; turn off at the sports ground sign and take the first right on the gravel toll road to Randastøylen
- From Stryn: about 8 km west, then left towards Hopland and about 22 km along the fjord road to Randabygda
- No public transport to the trailheads was found
Hazards
- Weather
- Avalanche