Heilhornet
1,058 m
Norway
Also known as ХеилхорнетAlso known as
Хеилхорнет
- Elevation
- 1,058 m
- Prominence
- 1,053 m
- Difficulty
- 4/10
- Alpine hike
- Best Season
- Jul–Sep
- Routes
- 1
Routes
1Sources differ: Challenging (Visit Helgeland)
The marked path from the coast road at Hornelva: steeply up through forest beside the stream, gently past a small lake above the treeline at about 300 m, then up to the Hornfjellet plateau and a steep, rocky and exposed final ridge to the summit. About 5 km and 1,000 m of ascent one way.
Elevation Profile
approximate line- Distance
- 5.5 km
- one way
- Ascent
- +1,010 m
- start → summit
- High Point
- 1,058 m
- Time Up
- 4h 10m
- DIN 33466
- Time Down
- 2h 53m
- DIN 33466 · same way back
From Brønnøysund drive south on road 17 to Vennesund and take the ferry to Holm; about 15 km from Holm there is a small car park on the right (inland) side of the road by the bridge over Hornelva, a little north of Heilhornet Gjestegård. Parking along the road is not allowed, so arrive early or share cars. The path starts by the stream on the opposite side of the road and is marked with red paint and arrows. It climbs steeply through the forest along the stream for about a kilometre, then levels out above the treeline at about 300 m. On the flat section it passes a small lake, the last reliable water, and a junction where the path to Litlhornet branches off. The well-marked path to Heilhornet climbs again to the Hornfjellet plateau just below the summit, which is a worthwhile goal in itself. From Hornfjellet to the top the route is steep and demanding over rocky terrain, following the ridge on the south-east side of the peak; the last stretch is very steep and exposed and can be uncomfortable for anyone who dislikes heights, and it is harder with ice on the ridge. Descend the same way. Fit walkers reach the summit in a little over 2 hours; Visit Helgeland gives 2–4 hours each way.
Start
Hornelva car park95 m
- No public transport to the trailhead was found; a car and the Vennesund–Holm ferry are assumed.
- Parking at the trailhead
Waypoints
- Parking: Hornelva car park95 m
Small car park by the bridge over Hornelva; no roadside parking (position from Bjørstad's GPS)
- Shoulder: Hornfjellet502 m
Plateau just below the summit
- Summit: Heilhornet1,058 m
Key Passages
- Steep forest path along the stream
- Small lake on the flat section at about 300 m
- Hornfjellet plateau
- Steep, exposed final ridge to the summit
Equipment
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Route confidence 65%Overview
A steep 1,058 m horn rising almost straight from the coast road in Bindal, one of the highest mountains in southern Helgeland and a landmark from the shipping lane. A marked but demanding path climbs to an exposed summit with views along the Helgeland and Trøndelag coasts.
Heilhornet stands on the Bindal peninsula in the far south of Nordland, a sharp ridge rising above road 17 on its western base. It dominates the low coastal landscape of southern Helgeland and northern Trøndelag, is visible from far out at sea, and with about 1,050 m of prominence is one of Norway's major independent peaks.
The usual route is a marked path from a small car park at Hornelva, a short drive and ferry crossing south of Brønnøysund. It climbs steeply through forest, eases past a small lake above the treeline, and climbs again to the Hornfjellet plateau beneath the summit. The last section is the crux of the day: steep, rocky and exposed. From the top the view runs along the Trøndelag coast to the south-west, the Helgeland islands to the north and across the Bindal peninsula.
Climbing Notes
A demanding day hike: about 10 km return and 1,000 m of ascent, typically 5–7 hours with breaks. The path is well marked, but the final ridge is steep and exposed and not for those uncomfortable with heights; ice on the ridge in spring or autumn makes it considerably harder. Hornfjellet, just below the summit, is a good alternative goal. Fill water at the lake on the flat section. Parking is limited and roadside parking is not permitted, so plan the ferry from Vennesund to arrive early. A longer, partly unmarked traverse continues over Litlhornet, Markahornet and Kula for very fit parties.
Season
Best Jul–Sep- January: Not advisable
- February: Not advisable
- March: Not advisable
- April: Possible
- May: Possible
- June: Good
- July: Best (best window)
- August: Best (best window)
- September: Best (best window)
- October: Possible
- November: Possible
- December: Not advisable
- Apr
- Snow and ice on the upper ridge
- May
- Season opens as snow melts; ice possible on the ridge
- Jun
- Long days; snow patches high up
- Jul
- Best season
- Aug
- Best season
- Sep
- Good, cooler conditions
- Oct
- Short days; ice possible on the ridge
- Nov
- Possible until snow arrives
Access & Permits
- Fees
- Ferry fare Vennesund–Holm
- Rules
- Parking along road 17 is not permitted; use the small car park at the Hornelva bridge.
- Getting There
Brønnøysund
Brønnøysund Airport (BNN)
- By car from Brønnøysund south on road 17 to Vennesund, ferry to Holm, then about 15 km to the Hornelva car park
- Public transport to the trailhead was not checked
Hazards
- Exposure
- Weather