Nesset Vicarage – Prestneset, Bjørnsonstien og Prestaksla

Nesset vicarage is a good starting point for walks both down to the sea and up to the mountains. Prestneset is a unique outdoor area with its beautiful nature and special historic cultural background. From the starting point in the yard at the vicarage, cross the road and follow the signs down to the sea. On the way down you will pass the burial mounds and building remains of amongst others Romsdal’s first permanent school. Right down by the sea side is the Tjelle stone, which was washed ashore from Tjellefonna on the 22nd February 1756. The nature and cultural trail at the vicarage has 11 points with simple explanations. Bjørnsonstien is a family friendly path which starts by following the FV road from the vicarage for around 200 metres then inwards towards Eresfjord. The path is 1,5 kilometres one way and you return the same way. This was the old road between Eidsvåg and Eresfjord during the 1800 and 1900s. Today the route is mostly used as a walking area with around 10 000 visitors a year. Prestaksla has the same starting point as Bjørnsonstien. Follow the signs and you will experience a great walk through Prestkala nature reserve up to a fantastic view point. Eidsvåg sports club have improved the path with stone steps in the steepest parts and stepping stones and walkways over the marshiest areas. The distance to the top is around 5 kilometres with an elevation of just over 500 metres.