Sollia: Scenic Route Rondane, hiking and cultural heritage

Sollia brings together the Norwegian Scenic Route Rondane, mountain hikes, viewpoints and places of cultural heritage. If you are looking for a hotel in Sollia, these different highlights can shape your travel plans: landscapes and outdoor activities offer a different focus from the church, museum and seter culture.

Scenic route and viewpoints

The Norwegian Scenic Route Rondane includes the stretch of road between Sollia Church and Enden. The route is open to traffic year-round; however, short-notice winter closures may occur on connected mountain stretches. Check current road updates before you drive. The route is considered relatively easy to cycle, with moderate car traffic.

Sohlbergplassen offers an impressive view of Rondane National Park. The viewpoint is located precisely where Harald Sohlberg painted “Vinternatt i Rondane.” Sohlbergplassen was designed by Carl-Viggo Hølmebakk and opened on 23 June 2006. Here, sweeping views of the national park meet a special connection to a well-known painting.

Hiking and seasonal activities

The mountains offer different opportunities in different seasons. At 1,767 metres, Gravskardhøgda is in Sollia and is the highest mountain in Stor-Elvdal. It is used for randonnée ski touring in winter and hiking in summer. The hike to 1,187-metre Grytvola offers views in every direction on clear days. The seasonal activities at Gravskardhøgda and the views from Grytvola therefore make for distinct highlights on a trip.

A skating track is prepared on nearby Lake Setningen from December to April, weather permitting. Check current conditions and whether the track is open before your trip. The Atnbrua–Motjønna hike can be started at Jomsborg or Sollia School. Check parking information in advance, as the rules may change.

Church, museum and seter culture

Sollia Church is a small, timber-built long church dating from 1738. It is known for its beautiful paintings on all the walls and ceilings. Original decorative panels have been preserved behind the altar and pulpit. The church’s architecture, paintings and surviving decorative features each offer their own cultural connection.

The Sollia Military History Museum is located in the listed Amperhaugen building. Its exhibits include depictions of theatres of war, mannequins in full uniform and containers used for airdrops during the Second World War. The collection includes objects, uniforms and personal belongings from Milorg, the Kompani Linge group Grebe, the German occupying forces and the Nasjonal Samling party.

Øverdalssetra is presented as an example of Norwegian seter culture. This was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in December 2024. This traditional Norwegian cultural heritage adds to the historic impressions at the church and museum.

Food and local products

Seasonal offerings at Øverdalssetra’s seter café include sour-cream waffles, sour-cream porridge, cured meat, kringle, rhubarb cake and farm-made ice cream. The menu may change; check current offerings and opening dates before visiting. Øverdalssetra also sells products from Sollia Prestegård, including goat salami, cold-smoked goat legs, rhubarb jam and traditional local baked goods. As these offerings are seasonal, check current visiting dates in advance.

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