Bolgvatnet — Frei

You will find Lake Bolgvatnet in an idyllic location right in the middle of the island of Frei, 64 metres above sea level. It is the biggest lake in Kristiansund municipality. The lake is a source of drinking water, but it is open for limited public use. The outdoor area of Lake Bolgvatnet is protected by the state.An old mail route from the island of Frei went along the northwestern side of the lake. On the same side of the lake at the mouth of the Seterbekken stream, you can also see the remains of the Bolgsetra farm. About 2 km along the lake on its southeastern side, there used to be the remains of an old national road. Today there is a hiking trail where the former national road used to connect the old junction in Vadsteinsvik with the dam building in the northern end of the lake.The gravel road continues all the way to the Storbakken residential area. Several paths lead down to the beach, and there are nice rest areas along the entire stretch of the lake. There is a toilet building in the area. The trail offers good cycling opportunities. The trail postbox is placed approximately in the middle of the hiking trail that goes along the lake. Fishing with a rod is currently free, but you must not use a fishing net or an otter board. From 1 January until 20 August children have the right of free fishing of freshwater fish caught with a fishing rod or a hand line.  You do not have to pay a fee for fishing in Lake Bolgvatnet!

Follow the asphalt road from the pump house for 700 metres. You will walk across small bridges, pass a dam and after 700 metres come to a cabin. There are great possibilities for kayaking here.From here, you will walk on solid gravel surface all the way to Prestmyra.The trail goes alongside Lake Bolgavatnet all the way. You will find many perfect fishing spots or places where you can sit down and enjoy the view of the lake.A trail postbox is set up about half way down the trail between the pump house and Prestmyra.There are several rest areas with benches and tables along the way.

Your destination is Lake Bolgvatnet. It lies in the middle of the island of Frei in Kristiansund municipality. Drive along National Road 70 (Rv70) from Kristiansund or Molde. A. If you are driving from Kristiansund, turn off the main road Rv70 towards Vadsteinsvika. Then take the first turn to the left. There are many parking spaces near the pump house. B. The lake lies along National Road 70 (Rv70) between Storbakken on Frei Island and the junction in Vadsteinsvik. There are many parking spaces at the car park in Prestmyra (you will see it before Bolgvatnet on your left-hand side if you are driving from the direction of Krifast). From there, walk north following the gravel-surfaced hiking trail.

You can park your car next to the pump house or in the Prestmyra area. Please read the description of the starting point. Free parking.