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

Midtsandtangen Park, Malvik

Midtsantangen Friluftområde 

Midtsandtangen is an open park located by the sea his beautiful Malvik Kommune. It was "created" in 2007 in a huge military area which used to house 25 military buildings used by the Norwegian army since the end of the second world war. The army ended its operations in the area and the old buildings started to be put down in 2005 and two years later the park was open to the public. 

Midtsandtangen park is a huge open area with several amenities including a parking lot for hundreds of cars and a very large covered eating area with several grills. The area is regularly used as camp ground for school and sports' clubs activities. 

I love the place and when the weather is friendly around here, I like to go for walks around Midtsandtangen. It is breathtakingly beautiful down there.

Photos: Claudia Bjørgum

Midtsantangen Friluftområde (Recreation Parque)

Address: 

Midtsandvegen 13

7563 Malvik

Midtsantangen Friluftområde (Recreation Park) 

Address: 

Midtsandvegen 13

7563 Malvik