After finding the airplane wreck north of Oslo in winter we returned in summer to try to locate the airplane engine that allegedly is hidden here as well.

Unlike last time we came here it was a lot easier to locate the wreck this time. The road to the forest was known and in the summer it was a lot easier to find the paths that were covered by snow in the winter.

Some disadvantages were unfortunately brought along with the warmer climate. While we had been walking by ourselves in peace and quiet in winter the forest was now covered in flies, mosquitoes, ants and wasps (that stung Jørn at the very first opportunity).

But due to the extreme draught that happened this summer we were at least not stuck in mud and streams, so getting through the forest was fairly easy.

After about half an hour we arrived at the location of the alleged airplane engine, 470 meters south of the wreck. No matter how much we searched and read the description by others who had found it before us we could not find the engine anywhere. After searching back and fourth for 20 minutes we decided to head up to the main wreck and hope for better results on the return back home.

It was a lot easier to see the airplane wreck in the summer without all the snow, but actually not as fun. Uncovering the wreck piece by piece in winter was very exciting, in summer it was all there all at once.

Despite the small disappointment we were in for a surprise, because by the wreck there was not only one, but two engines. No wonder we hadn’t found the second engine earlier, it was lying next to the airplane wreck all along. Someone must have moved it at some point, a bit surprising, but at least the mystery was now solved.

There was also supposed to be a memorial and potentially a radio station nearby and we decided to carry on towards this. Unlike the airplane wreck directions to the memorial was clear with red arrows pointing the way.

The radio station itself was gone, but a memorial was made in its place. Although this was nice, there wasn’t too much to see here. It was quite steep to ascend to the memorial, so it’s not recommended to visit when it’s slippery in winter.

Back down at the wreck again we also found some minor parts 20-40 meters from the wreck that people had found and gathered on a fallen tree nearby. Therefore there is still hope of finding some hidden treasures here in the time to come. 🙂

How to get there in the summer

See the directions in winter here.

A good starting point is Movatn stasjon. Trains go here from the city centre and there is a parking lot for cars (make sure to park within the designated parking space, otherwise you may get fined!).

The road continues in two directions, follow the one going left for another 70 meters.

At the end of the road is another turnaround. Right before this final turnaround a wide forest path goes to the left, identified by red markers. Follow this path for another 50-70 meters and then go right. It is a bit tricky to see the small path to the right, but it appears right before a small hilltop and after walking a few meters to the right two small bridges (if you can call it that) made of wood appear. If you see these, you’re on the right way.

Continue onwards along the path in the direction of the wreck (north west). We recommend entering the coordinates of the wreck on your phone and follow the paths that point in that general direction.

The airplane wreck is located on the left of the path, around 3 km of walking from Movatn station.

The coordinates of the wreck are 60° 02′ 38.3” N, 10° 47′ 34.0″ E