Åbjøra East

Approx. 40,000 decares of continuous hunting terrain and good fishing opportunities.

Hunting Location Accomodation Price & booking Technical review

Åbjøra East in short

  • Ca. 40.000 decares of varied hunting terrain
  • Rough accomodation with 3 beds
  • Åbjørdalen – a complete nature experience

Hunting

A roughly 40,000-decare, varied, continuous hunting area with good inland fishing is offered with the Brakken cabin at Reingardsmyra as the base. There is no longer any permanent settlement in the Åbjøra area, and there are no inhabited cabins within the hunting grounds. The hunting terrain ranges from 100 to 900 meters above sea level. The cabin sits at 120 meters.

The offer applies on a weekly basis. Only two weeks of hunting are rented out per year. The price applies for up to 4 hunters with dogs.

The offer is valid for up to 4 hunters with dogs. (The shelter only has space for three people, so for 4 people a tent must be brought.)

Reingardsmyra is located at the outlet of Kjerringdalen, in the heart of the natural jewel that is Åbjøra. Access is by car to Åbjørvatnet, then by boat 4 km across the lake and up the river to the boat landing. From there it is about 5 km along an old tractor road that was previously used for logging in the area. Most of this road can be travelled with an off-road bicycle.

Willow ptarmigan and forest grouse

The hunting area has about 5,000 decares of willow ptarmigan and forest grouse terrain, and in recent years the populations have been decent. The terrain is complex and hilly, which at times makes hunting with dogs challenging. It is still possible to hunt with dogs, but we consider it the hunter’s responsibility to judge whether a dog is suitable for the conditions.

Rock ptarmigan

There are good and extensive areas for rock ptarmigan hunting, and the population has been steadily strong in recent years. There are several routes up into the mountains, but you should expect about 50 minutes to 1 hour of walking from the cabin before you are properly inside the rock ptarmigan grounds. It is recommended to be in reasonably good physical shape to make full use of the terrain.

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The Åbjøra watershed is rich in trout and Arctic char. In the river that runs past the cabin, there is good inland fishing. In 2001, a salmon ladder was built further down in the area, making it possible in the future to catch sea trout and salmon in the river.

See also our page describing the inland fishing in the area.

Map reference: M711: No. 1824 I and IV, and 1825 II and III.

Location

Ancient finds and burial mounds show that this area has been inhabited since the Viking Age. Perhaps it was outlaws who first sought refuge in this remote valley? They likely discovered that the natural resources were rich—forest and game, large areas suitable for grain cultivation, grazing land, and good fishing lakes. But it is not until the year 1611 that we find the first known resident by name. After that, people lived permanently on the farm until 1954. The old farmhouse still stands, but our guests stay in a modern cabin on the same cultivated land.

The area further into the Åbjør Valley is easy to move through, with bridges over the Kvennelva and Kjerringdalselva rivers, and a cable-pulled raft across the river above Gardsfossen. An old tractor road from the timber-floating era runs from the boat landing about 5 km into the valley to the outlet of the Kjerringdalselva. It is easy to walk, and in parts it is possible to use a bicycle. Cloudberries and other berries are usually plentiful in Åbjøra late in the summer.

Read more about the history of Åbjøra

Living conditions

Buildings
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Moelven cabin unit of 14 m². Woodshed and outhouse.

A very simple cabin, but with a practical standard. Kitchen table, 3 chairs, kitchen counter, cupboard, and 3 bunks with mattresses.

No running water, but good drinking water from the Åbjøra river about 10 meters from the cabin. Propane cooking stove. Wood stove. There are no duvets or pillows. No solar power/electricity.

Equipment and consumables

Boats: One approx. 15” boat with gasoline and outboard motor. An extra boat can be arranged upon request. Life jackets (70–90 kg) are located in the boathouse by the parking area. Other sizes must be arranged in advance.

Items available at the cabin: Tableware, cutlery, cups and cookware. Toilet paper, paper towels, soap, candles, lamp oil, firewood, propane, gasoline, etc.

Items you must bring: Sleeping bags, first aid kit, GPS, map/compass.

Adkomst

Distances: Rørvik Airport: 110 km, Brønnøysund Airport: 130 km, Værnes Airport: 300 km. The nearest grocery store is in Terråk, about 30 km from the parking area.

Key handover: Arrange a time before arrival. Drive to Sørfjordveien 10, 7980 Terråk (turn right about 300 meters after the gas station). Large yellow house on the right-hand side. Press the doorbell next to the sign “Plahtes Eiendommer.”

Directions to the cabin: Enter Åbjørveien 621, 7980 Terråk in your GPS and drive down to Åbjørvatnet. Take the boat across the lake and up the lower part of the Åbjøra river. Follow the old tractor road for 5 km to the cabin. The cabin is located 10 meters from the river.

Nearest neighbor: Åbjørstua, approx. 5 km away.

Norgeskart

M711 series: No. 1825 II and 1825 III, 1824 I and IV.
Cabin coordinates: N 65° 01.669' – E 12° 49.021'
Boat landing, inner end of Åbjørvatnet: N 65° 00.897' – E 12° 43.822'

We recommend downloading “Avenza Offline Maps.” Set Bindal as the background map. Choose the layer icon, the download icon, and press the QR icon to scan the code below. This gives you an offline map on your phone showing property boundaries, routes in areas where it’s easy to get lost, and the locations of boats, cabins, etc.

Link to the map

Practical information

You must bring your own sleeping bag.

You will be welcomed by our representative in Terråk, where you will receive information about the area and about the hunting and fishing opportunities (see access details).

There is no mobile coverage at the cabin, but there is some coverage in certain areas higher up in the mountains. Telenor coverage: about 10 minutes’ drive from the parking area. Netcom coverage: about 30 minutes’ drive from the parking area.

There are usually good amounts of blueberries, lingonberries, and cloudberries in the area. It is also possible to pick mushrooms (chanterelles, hedgehog mushrooms, etc.) in the autumn.

Prices

Leased on a fixed-term basis

Includes

Cabin, hunting rights, fishing rights, boat with motor, gasoline, firewood, propane, etc.

The price applies for up to four hunters (note: only 3 beds), with or without dogs.

Bookings and availability

For bookings, questions, etc., please use the contact form or call 904 01 799.

Got questions?

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Important information (general/shared)

Before arrival

We recommend familiarizing yourself with the area and what it offers before your arrival
Being well prepared will make your stay far more enjoyable. Our properties are located in the heart of Norway, and even though the calendar may say summer, it can still get cold in the mountains. Be sure to pack warm clothes and sturdy footwear for your comfort.

If you plan to spend time in the mountains, it’s wise to bring a GPS, map, first aid kit, emergency blanket, or similar equipment. Please note that mobile coverage is limited or unavailable in many mountain areas.

Bring your own bed linen and towels unless otherwise agreed.
If the cabin does not have duvets and pillows, please bring a sleeping bag, pillowcase, and fitted sheet.

A few days before your arrival, you will receive a text message with driving directions and other useful information about the cabin.

Fishing advice

Inland fishing

Lures and Spinners:

We recommend classic lures such as Sølvkroken Spesial or Aura Flake, Salamander in copper or red, Panther Martin spinners, or spoon lures like Jensen Pirk in black/silver and Stingsilda in red/black or gold/black. Lures in the 6–12 gram range work well in most situations.
Wobblers such as Rapala Team Esko or Jointed Countdown in color FRHF are proven trout favorites. Wobblers like Bomber and Prey Target also cast and fish extremely well.

From experience, how you fish is just as important as what you fish with. Retrieve irregularly, with short pauses of 1–3 seconds — this often makes the difference between a bite and none at all.
Cover as much water as possible. Start casting to one side and gradually “fish” the entire area in front of you in a fan pattern until you’ve covered everything within reach. If trout are present and feeding, they often strike immediately — so move to a new spot rather than staying too long in one place.

Flyfishing:

You don’t need a large selection of flies — just a few patterns go a long way. When mayflies are hatching, a parachute dry fly in the right size usually does the job. If midges are on the menu, a Griffith’s Gnat or a small black parachute fly works well. Rakkelhane, Streaking Caddis, and Klinkhammer are excellent caddisfly imitations.

The Streaking Caddis is famous for bringing trout to the surface even when there’s no visible rise. Fish it so that it skates or drags across the surface — this often triggers aggressive strikes. It also works perfectly with a float for spin fishermen.

When the water is rougher or there’s no surface activity, fish below the surface. Flies such as Woolly Bugger and Hare’s Ear Nymph have been trusted choices among fly fishers for decades.

Sea trout / salmon fishing

For sea trout and salmon fishing—especially in running water—it’s smart to fish through the area and then take a break. It’s often pointless to keep fishing the same spot continuously if the fish aren’t biting. If you get a strike on your fly or lure on one of the first casts without hooking the fish, and the lure is completely ignored on the next few casts—change your fly or lure and try again. In the Urvold and Eide watersheds, experience shows that brown nylon works better than clear. In the Urvold River there are many sharp rocks, so be cautious using Fireline without a nylon leader. In many places you can manage without waders, but if you have room in your luggage, bring them!

Spinners and lures: For lure fishing, the Buck Spesial 12–18 g gold-silver with Buck’s distinctive red-silver backside is very effective. Fish it with irregular movements. Experiment! A Salmo wobbler can be weighted with three or four split shot so it can be fished with up-and-down motion. When fishing from a boat, varying your speed is crucial. Wikke and Prey casting wobblers are excellent for salmon and sea trout. Møresild and Tasmanian Devil, preferably in green and copper, also work well. In Urvoldvatnet, small silver-colored spoons often produce good results.

Fly fishing: It’s hard to give advice that works in every situation, but try flies such as Heggeli, Sunray Shadow, Green Highlander, and Zonkers in either muted or bright colors.

You can also use tube flies. Our experience is that the combination of green and red works well. If the water is low and the fish are shy, it’s often wise to try small dry flies. Remember a long leader!

 
 
Property map

Norgeskart with property boundaries gives you the best map. They also have an app that works offline.

Google Earth with property boundaries, trails, cabins, descriptions of fishing lakes and more. The same map is available in Google Maps (you have to toggle layers on and off to see trails, etc.).

Avenza maps: Offline maps with terrain boundaries, but lower resolution than Norgeskart (N50 with 20-meter contour lines).
1: Install the app. 2: Download this map. 3: Scan this QR code to get terrain boundaries etc.

Boat and outboard motor

The description below is general information about the use of boats and motors and is not relevant for all cabins.

Boats in the mountains are usually made of aluminum and must be flipped over and secured after use unless something else has been agreed upon. Bring a life jacket, and make sure that thwarts and other parts don’t break.

On the larger lakes, Pioner 14 boats with 9.8 hp motors are primarily used.

Outboard motors: 90% of all problems with outboard motors are caused by water in the fuel. Do not pour gasoline through a wet funnel.

  1. Put the motor in neutral and the throttle in the start position.
  2. Check that the air vent screw on the tank is open.
  3. Check that the kill switch is in place.
  4. Check that the red float in the water-separating filter is at the bottom of the glass.
  5. Pull the starter cord slowly for the first 10 cm. Don’t pull so hard or far that the cord snaps.
  6. Use the choke only for the first 2–3 pulls. Then a few pulls without the choke. Turn off the choke once the engine has started.

  7. When the engine has started: Make sure the motor has a cooling water stream.

Problems? Then it is most likely water in the gasoline. Check whether the red float in the filter is at the bottom. Drain the filter and see whether water or gasoline comes out.

    • Change the tank. Do not connect it to the motor before you have pumped fresh gasoline through the filter and hose.
      (You need to press the ball on the motor coupling with a small stick to be able to pump fresh gasoline through the hose.)
      Be 100% sure there is no water left in the hose or filter.
    • Drain the carburetor of water by loosening the drain screw and pumping a couple of times
      (use a screwdriver on motors that don’t have a screw you can loosen by hand).
    • Still having problems? Change the motor, but be 100% sure there is no water left in the filter or hose.0
Safety

THIS PAGE MUST BE READ BY ALL PARTICIPANTS

Even though most of our guests are used to traveling in the mountains, it is important to think through safety during your stay at Plahtes Eiendommer. We ask that all participants in the group read this page about safety.

The cabin

Take fire safety seriously: Test the smoke detectors and familiarize yourselves with the location of the fire extinguisher. Be careful with candles and paraffin lamps. Make sure there is enough distance above the flame/lamp, and physically check whether the nearest flammable material is getting too warm. Do not turn down the wick to extinguish a paraffin lamp. Blow it out! Keep the wood stove door closed. Sparks can jump far out of the stove and set the cabin on fire. Blow out candles when you leave the room.

Propane: Test whether the system is leak-free when you arrive. Turn off everything in the cabin that uses propane, including the refrigerator. Press down and hold the red button. There should be no bubbling in the glass. When leaving the cabin at the end of your stay, the refrigerator doors must be left open and the valve lever on the propane bottle must be turned over (unless something else has been agreed).

Boats:

When using boats, always make sure there are oars in the boat, and that they are in usable condition. Also check the oarlocks. Make sure you bring enough gasoline in the boat. Always use a life jacket and the kill switch. Respect bad weather, and think about how the boat is loaded. In strong winds, proper weight distribution is important. If the boat is too heavily loaded in the stern, strong wind can grab the bow and capsize the boat.

Travel in nature:

  • As long as it isn’t too dry, you’re welcome to light a campfire in nature. Use your head, and leave the matches alone if you think there’s even the slightest chance of a forest fire.
  • It’s easier to climb up than down: Don’t take any chances going down steep areas you’re unfamiliar with. In many places it gets gradually steeper until the last 10 meters, which can be vertical.
  • Bring the right equipment for your trip: Keep in mind that the trip may become longer than you planned.
  • Let others know where you’re going and when you’ll be back.
  • Rivers and streams can change quickly. Respect the power of water when you have to cross.
  • Be careful when crossing streams on smooth rock. The rock can be slippery like soap long before the visible water. Also watch out for slippery stones when stepping ashore from a boat.
  • Don’t go on longer trips or into more difficult terrain than you can handle.
  • If possible, check the weather forecast before going on longer excursions.
  • Remember map and compass! Don’t rely on GPS always working.
     
     

Disclaimer

The landlord disclaims all responsibility for any injuries or damages the tenant or their companions or property may suffer during their stay on the premises and accommodation, etc. The same applies to the use of the landlord’s roads, boats, equipment, and so on. All travel and use of items/equipment is at your own risk.

On Departure

Cleaning

We do not have the possibility to check all cabins between each visit. For it to be pleasant for everyone to arrive, we depend on all guests cleaning the cabin after themselves (unless something else has been agreed).

We therefore ask you to leave the cabin in a condition that makes it nice for the next guest. If the cabin happened to be dirty when you arrived: Do not use this as a standard for how it should be.

On departure, this cleaning checklist must be filled out and given to our representative/left at the agreed location.

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Waste management

Paper and similar waste can be burned in the stove inside the cabin or in the incinerator outside the cabin. Do NOT throw food waste or glass/metal into the incinerator. There should be no garbage or food items left behind when you leave the cabin.

  1. Residual waste, glass, and metal must be disposed of in the correct container.
  2. All Norwegian bottles/cans with deposit (pant) must be emptied and placed in a separate bag. Return them at the store or place them where agreed with one of our representatives.

Catch report and guest book

We are legally required to report all catches of sea trout and salmon to the authorities. This is done digitally. We will send out more detailed information by SMS/email a few days before arrival.

For hunters, similar information will be sent out explaining how catches must be reported.

We greatly appreciate all our guests writing in the cabin guest book. If something has broken, or you have suggestions for improvements, it’s best if you contact us directly so we can be sure we register it.

Useful links

Important information about Reingardsmyra

Arrival and directions

Unless otherwise agreed: Come to our office at Sørfjordveien 10, 7980 Terråk. After receiving the key, you can continue driving to Åbjørvatnet.

Take the boat across the lake and up the river to the boat landing. Follow the tractor road to the cabin. Use the aluminum boat to cross the river. See this map. Be VERY careful as you approach the river mouth and the first bend. It is shallow and easy to damage the propeller. Dock 300 meters after the second bend and use the milk cart to help transport your luggage up to the cabin.

There are some shallow areas in Åbjørvatnet, so we recommend opening this map in the Google Maps app. If you download it for offline use, you will have a detailed map for the boat route and several mountain trails available during your stay. The base map in Google is quite poor, so we also recommend using offline maps from Norgeskart. The app is the best option.

Distances: Rørvik Airport: 110 km, Brønnøysund Airport: 130 km, Værnes Airport: 300 km. The nearest grocery store is in Terråk, about 30 km from the parking area.

 
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  • Boat with outboard motor and gasoline for getting to the cabin
  • 3 fixed beds
  • Propane cooktop with two burners
  • Pots, cups, and kitchenware for 3 people
  • Consumables such as toilet paper, soap, candles, firewood, etc.
  • Outhouse
  • Life jackets (70–90 kg) at the parking area

Included in the price: Boat, gasoline, propane, firewood, soap, toilet paper, and other consumables

Not included in the price: Bed linens, cleaning upon departure

Fishing spots etc.

Norgeskart gives you good maps and aerial photos. It is possible to download the Norgeskart app so you have offline maps during your stay.

If you open Google Earth with this link, you’ll get a map with lots of information, including mountain trails. Use the mouse together with the CTRL or ALT key to navigate the map. Select “your cabin” in the content menu to get a 3D view of the area.

Electricity/water/gas

This section is for those interested in technical details or in case you encounter technical issues during your stay.

There is no mobile coverage at the cabin, but there are patches of signal in the mountains. The nearest place with good reception is 2 km from the parking area (Telenor) or 10 km (Telia).

Changing propane cylinders: Turn off the gas using the switch on the valve. Release the valve by lifting the black ring. Mount the new cylinder by pulling the black ring upward, pressing the regulator down onto the new cylinder, and then pushing the black ring down to lock it. When the cylinder is properly attached, it should be possible to lift it by the regulator. Spare gas cylinders are stored in the shed. Bring empty cylinders back across Åbjørvatnet and place them in the boathouse by the car.