A hiking adventure: The Lapplia Homestead
Lena WestmanThe hike to the old homestead of Lapplia, takes you up a steep but nice and well-adapted path, through a forest and up the valley side, close to the E6, a short drive north of Mo i Rana.
Key info
Difficulty: Moderate. Short hike, but steep terrain.
Distance one way: About 1 kilometer
Elevation gain: About 270 meter-elevation
Duration one way: 30 to 60 minutes
Season: June – October
Trailhead: The hike starts by the parking space by E6, north of Røssvoll in Mo i Rana.
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The hike up to the old homestead of Lapplia is a nice wellness hike up the valley side by the river Ranelva. The terrain is steep, but the path is nice and well-adapted. So it’s a nice fit for seasoned hikers or families, regardless of age, and for whoever is looking for a quick mountain hike.
Lena Westman
Lena Westman
Lena Westman
The old homestead that originally was from 1858 was rebuilt, along with a forge and «Lapplistua» by the organization Lapplias Venner. Here you can also find a life-sized wooden sculpture of the Lapplibull. And the story about the Lapplibull is something you can read about when you get there.
Lapplistua is unlocked year-round, so you can just walk inside the cabin, light a fire, and enjoy a packed lunch while looking out at the beautiful view of the valley below.
If you’re able, any donation for maintenance fees of Lapplia to Lapplias Venner through Vipps 518735 would be greatly appreciated.
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