My walks around the beautiful town of Røros

Last month I spent some good three weeks in Røros, a lovely historical kommune here in Trøndelag, where I went to spend most time working on improving my health condition. Even if I was not in the best of shapes, due to the persistent extreme fatigue, I still went on a few short walks around the town center to enjoy some of the days with very good weather. During these short walks I was able to snap the pictures I am publishing here today. I pictured mostly what looked interesting and beautiful to me. The textures of the dark wooden houses, the colored wooden houses, the stains in the wood, the old heavy doors, the color contrast with the (sometimes cloudy) blue sky. 

Although a very small town and community, Røros has had a big role in Norwegian history mostly due to its centuries long production of copper. For 333 years, from 1644 to 1977, copper ore was extracted from the several copper mines spread all over Røros region.  The entire region of Røros is marked by the its historical copper mines. (Text continues after the next pictures)

Besides the mines, there was an important smeltery in town. The Røros Museet website describes "the smeltery was the very heart of the mining towns existence". It was in the smeltery that "the copper ore went through the long and demanding process to obtain the precious metal" that would be exported. Røros would later be recognized as a world historical heritage center by the UNICEF and is an important reference center for Norwegian historical and cultural heritage.  

Today Røros is, maybe, the most important agriculture and food producing kommune in Trøndelag and in Norway. Røros producers and growers have developed an impressive strong organic agricultural hub by  revitalizing traditional methods and the kommune acquired a vital role in the Norwegian agriculture today. Røros concentrates some of the best organic dairy and meat industry in the entire country and maybe in Europe. Besides vegetables, eggs, meat and dairy products, Røros has a thriving industry of baked goods, dairy and drinks including beers. It is really impressive since Røros is also one of the coldest regions in the country, registering the lowest temperatures in Trøndelag in winter. 

I felt I had to speak about Røros a little bit, even if this is nothing compared to the huge amount of interesting things being produced and created in the beautiful town on the mountains of Trøndelag county. I didn't even mentioned the stunning throws produced by Røros Tweed with 100% Norwegian wool. 

Hope you all enjoy

For more information about Røros and Trøndelag County visit: Explore Trøndelag 

Malvikstien before sunset

Malvikstien

Malvikstien is one lovely "corner" in Malvik kommune's coast, a 2,5km walking route (3,1km from Hommelvik) over the old path of the railway,  connecting Hommelvik to Muruvik (Flatholman). The old train tracks were removed in 2013-2014 (if I remember well) after a tunnel was built to shorten the train trip between Stjørdal and Trondheim and in 15 June 2016 the new landscaped walking route was opened to the public offering one more special spot for open air recreation in lovely Malvik Kommune. 

As soon as the route was opened to the public, Malvikstien was immediately embraced by the locals, like it was always there, one special place waiting to happen. During its two years of existence it became a favorite not only among the local population, but also a Trøndelag favorite as it is now in the top 10 best walking routes in the Trøndelag and one of the best 100 in Norway. I love to walk the Malvikstien route which goes along the edge of the beautiful Hommelvik bay, inside Trondheim fjord. It is very, very, very beautiful and a preferential spot for sunset watching.

The route is open 12 months a year and every season gives Malvikstien a special details, the beautiful wild flowers, the berries along the way, the pines, the breathtaking sunset, the autumnal lights and gorgeous, even if short, winter light. Anyone who enjoys a good walk should give the area a try. 

Along the way you will find large picnic tables, benches, public grill, fishing spots and areas where one can try to dive or swim in the cold waters of Trondheim fjord (I recommend to wear some sort of swimming shoes). There isn't anything to buy on the way so one has to bring anything one may need in case one wants to have a snack or a picnic on the way.

Malvikstien can be reached by bus (38 between Stjørdal and Trondheim) or by train. The track is just a short walk from Hommelvik station.

Malvikstien

7550 Hommelvik

Trøndelag.

Malvikstien

Walking route between Hommelvik and Muruvik

7550 Hommelvik

Trøndelag