To gain access park by Hyniveien. A path leads to the Glaser, about 20 minutes walk. The mine one finds at the top of the ridge is fenced in, but great care should be exercised.
Wonderful hiking terrain to Ulvskollen and further on into Westmarka (West country).
Tourist maps of the area for sale at the touristoffice in Skien.
The Glaser Mine in Skien is the earliest dated iron mine in Norway, completed in 1543.
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