If you ever visit Trondheim you should try one of the great hiking trails in Bymarka. On the first Saturday of August I hiked up to the Goat Mountain (in Norwegian: Geitfjellet).

It’s not the highest point in Bymarka, but it probably has the best view of Trondheim and the fjord. And on your way down from the mountain you can go by Våttåkammen, which is another great viewpoint.

The name of the mountain derives from its shape, so there’s no need to worry about meeting a stubborn goat or two. I did however meet some sheep on my way up to the woods.

Directions? This runaway sheep met the end of the road.
Directions?
This runaway sheep met a dead end.
The forrest of Bymarka
The forrest of Bymarka
The forrest of Bymarka
The forrest of Bymarka
The forrest of Bymarka
Brook The forrest of Bymarka
The hiking trails in Bymarka are well marked.
The hiking trails in Bymarka are well marked.
View of Trondheim from Goat Mountain
This is the view of Trondheim that meets you once you reach the top of Geitfjellet.
View of Trondheim from Goat Mountain
View from Geitfjellet.
Gråkallen is one of Bymarkas landmarks.
Gråkallen is one of Bymarkas landmarks.
The trail
This is the trail down from Geitfjellet.
Berries on Goat Mountain
On your trip you might find ripe berries as well.
View from Goat Mountain
View from Geitfjellet.
View from Goat Mountain
View from Geitfjellet.
View from Goat Mountain
View from Geitfjellet.
View of Trondheim from Våttåkammen
View of Trondheim from Våttåkammen
Munkholmen, seen from Våttåkammen
Munkholmen, seen from Våttåkammen
There's plenty of benches around the hiking trails in Bymarka for those who need a rest on their way. This one has the best view.
There’s plenty of benches around the hiking trails in Bymarka for those who need a rest on their way. This one is my favourite.
On your way to Bymarka you may pass this waterfall.
On your way to Bymarka you may pass this waterfall where Ilabekken runs.

One response to “The best viewpoint of Trondheim – Geitfjellet”

  1. Thanks for taking us all the way up there. The view is great! 🙂

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