90,000 decares of continuous hunting terrain. Good fishing opportunities in the area!
Magnificent mountain areas with no hunting or fishing pressure
The population has been consistently good in recent years. In total, there are about 50,000 decares of rock ptarmigan terrain. By using the boat on Kalvvatnet, large parts of the area can be reached easily. There are no forest grouse in the terrain. Altogether, there are about 10,000 decares of small and large lakes within the hunting area (see map).
The area is rich in inland trout, and the fish have good size and quality. The lakes offer good fishing, and the river and its tributaries—such as in Brennelvdalen—provide excellent rod fishing. Allowed gear: worm, spinner, lure, fly.
During the ptarmigan hunt, net fishing with up to 4 nets is permitted in Kalvvatnet for food during the stay. Nets must be brought along. Nets that have been used in other watercourses less than 7 days before use in Kalvvatnet must be disinfected beforehand (this must be arranged with us in advance).
The Kalvvatn area is a special region with a landscape entirely its own. Guests there have access to about 150,000 decares, mostly without encountering other people. No fishing or hunting permits are sold in the area, though the reindeer herding community may fish to obtain food while in the mountains.
The area lies at around 500 meters above sea level. When the Åbjør watercourse was developed in the 1970s, Nord-Trøndelag Electric Company had to build a 24 km construction road from the E6 highway to Upper Kalvvatn, where the dam and intake were to be located. The construction road is gated and, on our property, may only be used by the reindeer herding community, Åbjørakraft, and our guests.
The Kalvvatn area consists of the innermost part of the Åbjør watercourse. The Sámi have reindeer grazing here, and Nord-Trøndelag Electric Company may access the area for power facility maintenance. Aside from this, very few people travel here. It is an exceptionally beautiful area with diverse hiking terrain, excellent inland fishing, and good small-game hunting.
The cabin is about 18 m2. Fully insulated room 8 m2, 2 bunks in the insulated room, 2 benches in the other room. A big Venor lavvo (Sami tent) with wooden panes on the floor, a wood-burning stove and room for 4 persons.
Simple standard, benches and a table in the outer room. 2 bunks and a small table in the insulated room. 4 matresses in the boat-house and 3 camp beds in the lavvo.
Plates, cutlery, pots and pans for 4 persons.
No running water, a propane burner in the boat-house. An aluminium box is buried in the marsh and works as a cellar. Kerosine lamp in the boat-house.
A 15′ aluminium boatwit a 5 Hp motor in Kalvvatn.
4 life jackets, 70-90 kg, lie in the boat-house. Other sizes must be brought by our guests.
On the west side of Øvre Kalvvatn, about 20 metres from the lake.
By car up to the boat-house. Exit sign towards Kalvvatn from E-6, about 9.5 km north of Namsskogan. From there you drive on a construction road with a road block, 23 km to the boat-house.
Boat-house: UTM 72254090- 33W 0405300
Arrival: Key to the road block for the construction road and for the boat-house at the inn Nams- Inn in Namskogan. Tlf. 74 33 44 99
In a garage at Nams- Inn there is a freezer that our guest can employ during the stay.
Fishing/hunting guide can be organized on request.
There is no net coverage in the cabin.
Cabin, hunting rights, fishing rights, boat with motor, fuel, firewood, propane, etc.
The price applies for up to four hunters with two dogs, or five hunters without dogs.
For bookings, questions, etc., please use the contact form or call 904 01 799.
Important information about Kalvvatn
The key is handed out at the guesthouse Nams-inn in Namsskogan. Once you have received the key, drive about 9 km north on the E6 and turn left onto the construction road to Kalvvatnan. Drive a total of about 20 km on the construction road.
Park the car by the wooden sign toward Kalvkru, and walk to the boat at Mellavatn. Cross Mellavatn (boat with outboard motor). Walk down to Kalvkruvatn and row across to the cabin. Roughly marked trail — we recommend downloading Norgeskart offline.
Distances: Værnes Airport: 275 km. The nearest grocery store is at Namsinn, about a 45-minute drive from the parking area.
There are usually good amounts of blueberries, lingonberries, cloudberries, chanterelles, and hedgehog mushrooms in the area (season-dependent)
Included in the price: Boat, gasoline, propane, firewood, soap, toilet paper, and other consumables
Not included in the price: Bed linens, cleaning upon departure
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.
This section is for the technically interested, or in case you should unexpectedly experience technical problems during your stay.
There is no mobile coverage at the cabin, but there is patchy coverage on Urvoldvatnet and in parts of the mountain.
Power system:
2400W solar panel with a 9 kWh lithium battery and a 230V inverter. Tec29 power generator that can be started if needed. Electricity is used to run the water system, lighting, and the refrigerator.
If you experience problems:
Water system:
The entire system is automatic and consists of a 230V pressure pump down by the river and a propane water heater that heats water when hot water is drawn.
If you experience problems:
Press the thermal fuse on top of the heater
Propane:
Propane is used for heating water as well as for cooking.
