|
Straumshornet is among the more characteristic tops in Sykkylven kommune. The peak is located just south of the place Sykkylven, and defnines the western end of a mountain range fully enclosed by roads. The highest tops in this range are Urfjellet (1267m) and Auskjeret (1203m).
From a certain angle, Straumshornet looks very much like other pointy Møre og Romsdal tops such as Innerdalstårnet and Liadalsnipa. The easiest routes to the summit runs in steep (and some will say airy) terrain, but only minor scrambling is required to get to the summit.
There normal routes to the top runs up the north ridge and directly up from Straumsdalen. The north ridge route joins the route from the east in the eastern hillside. Here you have two options: Fetråsa takes you directly to the top, while a ridge route enters the summit ridge a bit further to the south. This web page describes access via the north ridge.
Straumshornet (Norge 1:50,000: -, Økonomisk Kartverk: Highest contour is 780m, UTM 32 V 376647 6913473) has a primary factor of 135m, towards the higher parent mountain Dravlausegga (1056m). The saddle (approx. UTM 32 V 376823 6913301) is found along the ridge between the tops. Ref. Norge 1:50,000 (20m contours), the saddle height is within the range 840-860m, interpolated to 850m.
On the Norge 1:50,000 map, the trig. point is defined as 976m. This is probably the lower viewpoint. Looking at the Økonomisk Kartverk map, one can see a 980m contour. Personal GPS measurements, on top of the cairn, averaged over 20 minutes, read 988m. After correction for error margin, 985m has been set as a likely elevation.
Google's interactive map. You can zoom, pan and click on the markers.
Notes: Class ratings are in reference to YDS. Click here for more information.
The trails described below are not necessarily the *easiest* trails to this mountain.
|
Straumshornet via the north ridge (summer/autumn)
|
|
Access
(all distances are approx. distances)
From Ålesund, follow highway E39 towards Bergen, and then highway RV60 (Stranda) to the Magerholm - Ørsneset ferry (towards Sykkylven). This ferry runs quite often; every 20 minutes in the busy hours of the day. From Ørsneset, follow RV60 (Stranda) 4,3Km. Turn left towards "Vik" (before Esso gas station (per July 2007)). Drive up to the next junction and turn right. Drive 700m and turn left (next to Hydro gas station (per July 2007)).
After 600m, you reach a self-served toll booth (NOK 20,- for passenger cars per July 2007). After 3,9Km, turn right onto Straumsdalsvegen. After 4,2Km, you reach another self-serverd toll booth (NOK 20,- per July 2007). After 5,6Km turn right, and after 6,1Km turn right. This is the trailhead. Find parking anywhere near.
The route
Note:
The normal routes to Straumshornet offer minor scrambling (not climbing) in a steep hillside below the upper part of the mountain. A slide or fall in this section can be very bad. To truly enjoy this mountain in full, become comfortable with steep terrain and easy scrambling before you make the trip.
Now, the route:
From the trailhead, head towards the fence around that enclose the acre ahead of you, and pass on the right-hand side. When the fence turns east (left), turn right and locate a faint tractor road that takes you towards the forest and the path. The forest path up the ridge is narrow, but easy to follow.
Above the forest, you run into a cliff. There are several routes (up and around). You'll find enjoyable scrambling here, if you step outside the path. The path continues directly towards Straumshornet, before it traverses Straumshornet's eastern hillside.
Fetråsa is a path that forks up to the right in this hillside (you'll have to look for it). This path runs directly towards the top. Be aware of loose gravel. Don't slide or stumble! Expect to use your hands to pull yourself up a few awkward places.
If you pass Fetråsa, follow the hillside path a little while longer, before it heads steep up along a ridge. There are several variations to this route, and some may lead you into terrain that is steeper than on the easiest route.
When you reach a point where you see a hole in the summit ridge, you can either go up to the left and cross "the bridge" above this hole, or turn right and follow a path below the summit ridge. Claim "extra points" if you walk "the bridge" without holding on to anything..
The summit is marked by a modest cairn. The visitor register is located in a small cairn a bit further northwest. This is perhaps point 976m. There is an airy section in-between, but you can descend to the right, and avoid the airy section. Claim additional "bonus points" if you climb the ridge in-between. It is much easier to climb this ridge towards the cairn, than climbing back towards the summit cairn.
The best route for descent is a subjective matter, but while Fetråsa is full of loose gravel and has a couple of awkwards slabs, the ridge route (from "the bridge") has more natural steps. The ridge route is however equally steep.
No Javascript:
westcoastpeaks.com
Other Møre & Romsdal mountains
Other Norwegian mountains
