Discover Malvik: trails, water and history

The 2.5-kilometre Malvikstien runs between Hommelvik and Muruvik in the municipality of Malvik, along a disused section of the Nordlandsbanen railway. It is designed to be accessible, and there are several fishing spots along the rocky shores by the sea.

Hiking trails and winter tours

A constructed trail leads from the centre of Hommelvik to Storfossen on the Holma River. The round trip is 6 kilometres. The waterfall has a drop of 40 metres and is the second highest in Trøndelag. Høybydalen Friluftsområde has several circular trails through woodland and marshland, as well as a gravel path. The Pilgrim’s Route also passes through the area. Check current trail conditions before setting out.

The distances given for the two trails are measured differently: for Malvikstien, the distance refers to the route between Hommelvik and Muruvik, while for the trail to Storfossen, it refers to the round trip. This makes it easier to factor the relevant trail distance into your plans.

The Malvikmarka cross-country ski trail network is about 35 kilometres long. Trails and ski runs lead into Malvikmarka from Stavsjøen. Check the current extent of the network and whether the trails have been groomed before a winter outing.

Water, swimming and nature

Malvik IL organises group paddling most weeks from late April through October, usually on Wednesdays or Thursdays and generally at sea from Midtsandtangen. Check the current date in advance. At Stavsjøen, Malvik Idrettslag invites people to kayak; those interested should meet there or contact the club. Check the current participation arrangements in advance.

At Stavsjøen there is a car park, toilets, a shelter and a rest area accessible to wheelchair users. Check the current facilities and accessibility before your visit. Homla Friluftsområde has a hiking trail accessible to wheelchair users and two fishing spots for wheelchair users. There is also an activity area in Hommelvik. Check trail conditions in advance and confirm the accessibility of the fishing spots on site.

Flatholman is a swimming and recreation area and was acquired as a public recreation area in 2011. Stasjonsfjæra Hommelvik is a beach with a swimming mat accessible to wheelchair users; check in advance whether the mat is currently available on site. Vikhammerløkka in Malvik is a swimming and sunbathing area with a car park and toilets. The swimming area at Langneset and Foldsjøen Friluftsområde is on Foldsjøen. Check current swimming conditions and facilities before your visit.

Midtsand-Haugmarka near Midtsandtangen is registered as a valuable area for seabirds; seasonal bird use varies. A municipal management plan for 2021–2024 lists a car park for 250 cars and a bus stop on the E6 at Midtsandtangen. Check this access information before travelling.

Churches and museum

The wooden Malvik Church was taken into use in 1846. It preserves an altarpiece, a pulpit and a baptismal font from Gammelkirka. Hommelvik Church was built in 1886 and consecrated on 25 May 1887.

The Johan Nygaardsvold Museum is housed in the home in Hommelvik where Johan Nygaardsvold grew up; the house has been converted into a museum. It contains important historical material. Together with the two churches, the museum offers insight into different aspects of local history.

Getting there by train

Trains from Hommelvik station run towards Trondheim, Lerkendal, Steinkjer, Meråker and Östersund. As train destinations and connections may change, check the current timetable for your travel dates.

Discover more destinations: Hommelvik, Midtsandan, Vikhammer, Skaun, Midtre Gauldal, Rissa, Rennebu, Agdenes.

Return to the main travel overview: Sor-Trondelag.