Flemma: Flemstubben, Trails and Cultural Heritage

Flemma offers an annual event in August and a range of things to explore during a stay: Flemstubben, cultural heritage in the town centre, and trails in the surrounding area. The annual run in Flemma is distinct from the walking and hiking opportunities at Flemsetervatnet, Hesthamna, and Buråkjet.

Flemstubben: the August run

Flemstubben is an annual 10 km road and fun run held in Flemma in August. The loop around Flemma is just under 10 kilometres long and includes about 4 kilometres of gravel and 6 kilometres of oil gravel. The event is described as a 10 km run, while the loop itself is given an approximate length.

The programme also includes a 240-metre children’s run and a 1.3-kilometre youth run. Changing facilities, the start, and the finish are at Flemma Grendahus. Food, coffee, and cakes are also sold there during Flemstubben. Those visiting Flemma for the run will therefore find a specific event date and a clear local point of reference.

Walking and hiking trails nearby

At Flemsetervatnet, there is a shelter and a fire pit with a grill, in addition to the walking path. The loop around the lake is 4.3 kilometres long. The trail is considered easy to walk and is suitable for pushchairs; it can also be traversed with a powerful electric outdoor wheelchair. Details about the trail’s length and conditions help you assess whether the route suits your plans.

The Hesthamna hike starts at Flemsetra, between Flemma and Fagerlia, and offers views towards Reinsfjellet. It is another way to explore the surrounding area on foot, distinct from the loop at Flemsetervatnet.

The short trail over Buråkjet is suitable for families and passes the remains of old summer-farm huts. The name means “cattle path”: cattle were driven along such paths from the summer-farm huts to the outlying pasture. Near Samendalen, the route to Flemsetervatnet also passes a marked charcoal-burning site. Walking and hiking routes in the area therefore offer glimpses of how the landscape was used in the past.

Cultural heritage and local history

In Flemma town centre, a group of heritage buildings along the fjord is worth preserving. Villa Solhaug is classified as a cultural environment and holiday home. At the turn of the 20th century, the house was a holiday home for Kristiansund’s dried-cod elite. The cemetery and chapel at Flemma are also classified as a cultural environment and burial site.

These places offer different connections to local history: the group of buildings shapes the cultural landscape along the fjord, while Villa Solhaug is linked to the history of the dried-cod elite. The chapel and cemetery add their own cultural and historical context.

Plan local encounters

There are 11 farms in Flemma that welcome visitors. As offerings and opening hours may vary, it is best to check the details before visiting. This can help you coordinate a visit with the rest of your stay.

Flemma Songlag rehearses at Flemma Grendahus on Tuesdays from 7 pm and performs at events on request. The local choir offers another cultural point of reference, though performances at events are by request only.

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