Hamrefjellet (09.05.2020)

© Helwig Hauser

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

Trip Summary

Between two visits of shops, we wished to get some fresh air. Since we were close already, we decided to go a quick round around Hamrefjellet. Since we wished to start with Tornetfjellet, we drove into the direction of Smørås (just to find out that parking is non-trivial there -- clearly, those who live there do not like hikers to park up there). We thus parked quite a bit longer down along Smøråsvegen and walked back up from there. We then ascended Torneberget from Smøråsvegen (only a few meters up), before continuing along a nice trail that stretches over the heights into southern direction (towards Hamrefjellet). Passing by Myrasmettet, we ascended Vardane (also only a few meters up). We next thought to take a look at Vallastølen. Instead of walking "down" to Militærvegen, we followed Ytrestien to surround Vallastølen "from behind". Since we did not find it "through the wild" right away, we walked a few extra meters to actually get there. Since this place isn't that much amazing anyway, we (more or less) right away continued -- back to Ytrestien. After a short detour to Revasteinen, we continued to "the top" of Hamrefjellet. From there, we followed Viddenstien, which leads in southern direction from Hamrefjellet, bringing one to places with (some) views over Kalandsvatnet and to Fanafjorden. At Hamrenipa, actually, one can enjoy the nicest view from all up there (over Fanafjorden and over to Fanafjellet). After having walked back to Militærvegen, we rounded Bjørnevatnet (in its west), included Smøråskletten, and then connected back down to Smøråsvegen and to our car.

Photos

Selected photos are available as Google photo album.

Useful Resources

See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway.
Petter Bjørstad has a useful page about Hamrefjellet and also web page WestCoastPeaks.com provides useful information about Hamrefjellet.
Web page UT.no from the Norwegian Trekking Association recommends a similar hike.