Visthus: Hiking and Fishing

For planning a trip to Visthus, hiking and the fishing opportunities at Visthus Rorbucamping are two practical starting points. Both the Kvannlia Trail and the hike to Stokkahatten can start in Visthus. For the Kvannlia Trail, the route, trail markings, and a challenging section are practical factors to consider; at Rorbucamping, the focus is on boats, fishing spots, and facilities for handling your catch. You can first decide whether you want to devote most of your time to hiking or fishing.

Hiking from Visthus

The Kvannlia Trail starts 150 metres from the grocery store in Visthus and runs along Aunskardet. It is well marked. After 1.5 kilometres, there is a difficult section with loose rocks, as well as a steep stretch on the mountainside equipped with a rope. Trail markings and terrain are separate considerations: good markings do not replace assessing the loose rocks and steep stretch. Take these sections into account when deciding whether to hike the trail.

The hike to Stokkahatten can also start in Visthus. This lets you include two hikes with a possible starting point in the village in your plans. On the Kvannlia Trail, the terrain after 1.5 kilometres is a specific factor to consider; for the hike to Stokkahatten, the possible start in Visthus is relevant. This means you can consider the starting point and the terrain as separate aspects of planning your hike.

Fishing and practical information

Visthus Rorbucamping is located at the very end of the 22-kilometre-long Vistenfjord. For fishing, the campsite offers a floating jetty, a room for cleaning your catch, and extensive freezer capacity. A cabin at Visthus Rorbucamping is the starting point for the short walk to the boat; a short boat ride takes you to fishing spots. Boats can be rented from Visthus Rorbucamping. The walk from the cabin to the boat and the boat ride to the fishing spots are part of the service for guests of Rorbucamping.

The Visthus Rorbucamping shop is also useful for finding your way around locally: it sells groceries, fishing equipment, souvenirs, petrol, and diesel. This means you can find groceries, fishing supplies, and fuel there. If you are planning to rent a boat or use the fishing service, check availability with the provider in advance.

More to explore in the wider destination of Vevelstad

In the wider destination of Vevelstad, cultural and landscape attractions add to your plans. The rock carvings in Vistnesdal were made around 4,000 to 5,000 years ago, during the Stone Age; they depict deer, halibut, people, and abstract figures. At the Ristning/Tjaalege open-air museum near Vevelstad, visitors can explore everyday life in the 19th century through guided tours and hands-on activities. Dates may vary, so take this into account when planning. Vevelstad Church is a timber-built long church with board cladding; its first construction phase dates to 1796.

For walks, the approximately 3-kilometre-long Vistnesstien trail passes through coastal and agricultural landscapes and offers several viewpoints. The hike to Høyholmstindan, by contrast, is classified as challenging, with steep sections where some scrambling is required. The summit is 1,015 metres above sea level: to the west, the view stretches across Vevelstad and the Helgeland coast; to the north, over Vistenfjord; and to the east, towards Lomsdal-Visten. The length and viewpoints of Vistnesstien therefore involve different planning considerations from the challenging sections on Høyholmstindan.

Another historical landmark is the Old Trading Post of Forvik in Vevelstad, which dates from 1792. Traditional boknafisk and homemade rhubarb cake are served there in the historic surroundings of the trading post. The food offering is seasonal; if you are including it in your plans, check the relevant dates.

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