A hiking adventure: Himmelbergsteinen - Tonnesfjellet

Kristin Johansen / Visit Helgeland

Nice trip to the characteristic white “Himmelbergsteinen” or “Himmelberrsteinen” on Tonnesfjellet in Lurøy.

Key info

Difficulty: Medium
Distance one-way: Around 4 kilometers
Elevation gain: Around 490 meters
Duration one-way: 1.5 hours
Season: May-Oct.
Precautions: You pass through an area with grazing animals. Show consideration and close the gate behind you.
Trailhead: The trip starts just above Tonnes Marina.
View the trailhead on Google Maps

Download hiking map

Follow the forest road upwards for about 2 km. If you wish, you can take a detour to Tonnesgrotta and stop at the Grillhytta, which offers a great view early on in the trip.

There are two alternative routes up to Himmelbergtinden, and both are well-marked with red markers/poles. The trail is also mapped on Norgeskart Friluftsliv. The route over Garlitinden is 4 km, and the route along the “lia” is 4.7 km. Feel free to take one route up and the other route down.

Bildet av tonnesfjellet med skog i front

Kvinne i kled rød jakke og sorte bukser som står på kanten av himmelbergsteinen

At the top, you will be rewarded with views over the island realm of Lurøy, Rødøy, and Meløy, in addition to the mountain kingdom inland.

Parking: You can park at the store in Tonnes or at Tonnes Marina. There are a few spaces right where the forest road starts, but there should also be room for bus parking.

If you live or dine at Oscarbrygga, it’s a short walk along the road to the starting point.

View the trailhead on Google Maps

Please contribute to sustainable tourism

Thank you for respecting the local communities, and for helping us preserve the natural beauty of Helgeland!

Please:

Strive to leave no trace of your visit. Bring back all your rubbish, including used toilet paper, and discard it in the nearest rubbish bin.
Plan your toilet visits and use the opportunity when you pass a toilet. In the wilderness, make sure you are not a nuisance to others.
Respect the local wildlife. Keep a good distance from wildlife, livestock and birds. Keep your dog leashed.
Respect private property. Keep a respectful distance from houses and cabins.
Show good boating sense. Keep a good distance from shore and drive at a low speed, especially when you are close to anyone or anything on the water, including birds or animals. Avoid loud and disturbing engine noise. Be aware that some islands and nature reserves are important nesting sites, and that going ashore is prohibited during the nesting season.
Follow the Norwegian Mountain Code (Fjellvettreglene). Plan your excursion according to the weather forecast, your skills and experience.
Join a guided excursion or consider hiring an experienced guide, especially when you don’t have sufficient experience or knowledge to guarantee a safe trip.

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