Gløvrebu (Øygarden) (31.05.2019)

© Helwig Hauser

Note that this track has been created from memory, i.e., it was not recorded automatically.

Trip Summary

We thought about paying the open sea a visit, this evening. Leaving Bergen towards Sotra, we turned north right after Kolltveittunnelen, continuing on road 561 towards Øygarden. Driving almost all the way out (to Hellesøy), we came to Seløyna. While the road is getting really narrow there, one cannot overlook Hjelme Kyrkje, when passing by. Only meters later, right next to the rather big graveyard, we parked the car and started to follow a nice trail into the direction of Stakksvika. Close to the sea, the trail splits with the southern route being a bit more direct to Gløvrebu. Still, the slightly longer route (towards Stakksvika first) is very nice, offering views to and beyond Bobbeskjeret. From there, it's then towards the south and to Gløvrebu. While the whole area there is nice to see, the main sight is a major cut through the rock near the sea. It's maybe ten meters deep, very narrow (just wide enough that a person can squeeze through), and maybe fifty meters long. After enjoying the evening near Gløvrebu for some time, we started our walk back. Instead of going back the same trail, we headed towards Ramberget. While most of us followed the trail back towards the graveyard right underneath Ramberget, one of us climbed Ramberget (to get a view from up there). After a few more minutes we were back to where we had started. While Gløvrebu is not exactly near to Bergen, it's really an impressive sight and also the place right at the sea is very, very nice!

Photos

Selected photos are available as Google photo album.

Useful Resources

See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway.
Web page UT.no from the Norwegian Trekking Association recommends a similar hike.