Those who choose to go on the trip to Storaberget get both older and newer cultural monuments along the way. Once at the top, a magnificent view opens up in all directions. In good weather, you can see not only Riskalandet and the Lutsivasdraget, but also far out to sea and the Ryfylke Heaths. Storaberget offers challenges and experiences for both young and old walkers. From Hogstad, follow the farm road signposted no. 400-416 to the first farm on the left. From here on a cart road in pasture until the waterworks from the days of the war. Follow the signs for Storaberget further in an easterly direction to the two Lomstjørna. The path continues between the hawthorn and over the voice in the southernmost hawthorn. From here there is a clear path up to the village castle. From the village castle, a clear path continues up to the highest peak on Storaberget. Return the same way. The most eager can extend the trip to a round trip where you can take in Lake Grinavatnet. There is a sign at the inner Lomstjørna.
Grinda waterworks
Sandnes water works did not have the capacity to cover the Germans' need for water. As early as 1941, the Germans therefore planned their own waterworks. The choice fell on the Grinavassdraget, which consists of Grinavatn and Lomstjørn. The capacity was calculated at 800,000 cubic meters a year. The water was of excellent quality and the waterworks had something as rare as an alkalising plant. The stone house that housed the facility still stands today. The water ran through crushed marble so that it became less acidic. The water was taken in a tunnel to a pressure basin above Hogstad, from here in a ten-inch main line to Sandnes. The main line was 10 km long, half of it wooden pipes. This waterworks supplied Sola with water until 1959
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