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Rotterdam-exploration 03: Kralingse Plas etc.

Date:
13.08.2017
Characteristic:
Bike trip
Duration:
2:00h
Distance:
18.9km

This third exploration of Rotterdam on bikes brought us to the near east of Rotterdam center (we made a round around Kralingse Plas, in a way). We started in Rotterdam Centrum and headed eastwards, first. When we came to Boezem, we turn left (mostly in northern direction) and soon came to the most-western end of Kralingse Plas. Circling this lake on its northern side revealed a large recreational area full of people, enjoying a nice day at the lake. Then, intead of immediately biking home, we made a little extra-exploration of the southeast of Rotterdam. Biking back towards the center of Rotterdam along the Nieuwe Maas was also nice. Before eventually getting back to the center, we crossed over the river (and Noordereiland), biked then along Koningshaven, before getting back to the center >>>

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Ameland in the north of Friesland

Date:
09.08.2017
Characteristic:
Bike trip
Duration:
3:00h
Distance:
25.2km

We wished to see a bit of Friesland in the very north of The Netherlands. Thus, we took the ferry to Ameland, where we landed south of Nes. Within minutes, we had rented some bikes and started our little explortion tour in this island. We first followed the dam on the southern side of Ameland towards the west. Even though the entire island is almost completely flat, this part of the tour was kind of demanding due to strong headwinds. After a while, we approached Hollum on the westside of Ameland, where we enjoyed a little break. Before returning, we made a short detour to the big lighthouse of Hollum. Afterwards, we continued back towards Nes, but this time on the northern side of Ameland (amid the wide-stretched dunes of Ameland). About half way back, we stopped for a short exploration >>>

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Rotterdam-exploration 02: around the airport in the north

Date:
06.08.2017
Characteristic:
Bike trip
Duration:
3:00h
Distance:
26.9km

This second exploration of Rotterdam on bikes brought us to the near north of Rotterdam center (we circled Rotterdam airport, in a way). We started in Rotterdam Centrum and headed westwards, first (south of the train tracks). We then turned right (in northwestern direction) and continued into the direction of Overschie. We connected to the dam next to Delftsche Schie and followed it for a short stretch. Then, west of the airport of Rotterdam, we turn right, again, now into northeastern direction (towards Berkel en Rodenrijs). We crossed the fields until we came to the train station of Rodenrijs. Shortly after, we turned right, again (now into southeastern direction). We followed some nice bike paths until we came to the lake(s) Bergsche Voorplas. After a short break, there, we continued >>>

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Rotterdam-exploration 01: close to the center

Date:
18.07.2017
Characteristic:
Bike trip
Duration:
2:00h
Distance:
20.2km

This first exploration of Rotterdam on our bikes brought us first and foremost to its center and then a little around. Rotterdam is really nice to explore on a bike with bike paths in all directions. Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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Geitanipa

Date:
08.07.2017
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
2:00h
Distance:
4.8km

We started from Langhelle, between Trengereid and Vaksdal, at the end of the paved (small and narrow) road, which winds up there from E16 near the fjord. We first walked up a little longer along the gravel road until the point, where it makes a sharp turn right, leading further up to Seterkokane. We then followed a forest trail that brought us further up (in southeastern direction) to the saddle between Trollaberget and Geitanipa. At about this saddle, we decided to not descend to the southern side, but instead to connect to Geitanipa, instead. While there was not really any path or trail to Geitanipa, we still managed to get there without major difficulties (Geitanipa is, in fact, a bit steep on its eastern side, so it is necessary to carefully choose a good spot for ascending to it). >>>

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Summer evening on Lyderhorn

Date:
03.07.2017
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
2:00h
Distance:
4.6km

We took the car along road 557 towards Bjørndalen, where we parked right next to Bjørndalstjørna. We crossed the double-lane street (Lyderhornsveien) and found a narrow passage that led us up to Bjørndalsbakken. From there, we connected to Sildaberget and between houses 31 and 35 we found the narrow opening, which leads the path that brings one up the steep mountain-side there. Before actually ascending to Lyderhorn, we first crossed Skarpafjellet in the south of Lyderhorn. Once up the little top, there, one can enjoy some very nice views in all directions. In order to get further to Lyderhorn, we descended from Skarpafjellet on its northeastern side, avoiding the very steep side towards Grøvledalen. From the saddle, where also a power line is crossing, we then followed a path, which >>>

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Meeting the North Atlantic at Skogsøya

Date:
24.06.2017
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
2:00h
Distance:
5.3km

We took the car from Bergen to the west and then further north to Øygarden. On Ona, right next to Kollsnes, we left road 561 and continued on road 228 towards Herdleværet. On Skogsøyna, just before crossing the bridge to Herdleværet, we parked the car and started to hike towards the west, following the northern rim of Skogsøyna. First, we were positively impressed about work that seemingly was done quite recently to further improve this trail, making it easier to avoid wet and/or muddy shoes (at least to a certain degree). Nice! :-) At the outer tip of Skogsøyna, we reached our goal for this day, Skoysøytua (some 50m above sea level and with nice views over the open Atlantic!). We explored the cliffs and watched the energetic ocean rumble against the rocks of Skogsøytua. We also >>>

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Cala del Cau from Far de San Sebastia

Date:
17.06.2017
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
2:00h
Distance:
2.2km

I started my trip in Barcelona with the goal to see a little of the wild and nice Costa Brava. After some driving, I started to head for Far de San Sebastia, mostly because I expected some nice views from there. The car brought me all the way up to this little hill and I parked right next to the restaurant Far de San Sebastia. I then explored the hill-top with Torre de Guaita de San Sebastia, overlooking the Mediterranean sea and also large parts of the nearby land. I found a little path at the steep eastern side facing the sea and followed it in northern direction. After a little up and down along the steep mountain side, I got the idea that I could try to get down to the sea (and explore also the waters there!). Following some small tracks through the forest, I found a path that headed >>>

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Løvstakken and Strandafjellet

Date:
05.06.2017
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
2:00h
Distance:
5.5km

We parked right above Litlavatet up in Fyllingsdalen and started our (usual) ascent to Løvstakken (first towards Ragnefjellet, passing by the little water fall appropriately called Fossen). Once on the heights, we followed the usual route towards Løvstakken (first eastwards, then in southern direction along the ridge). Soon thereafter we arrived at Løvstakken (quite some others there, too). From the top of Løvstakken, we followed the trail downwards (mostly in northern direction), which leads directly to Strandafjellet. Instead of following the main trail further downwards in the direction of Bergen, we did the short ascent to Strandafjellet and enjoyed some nice views there. We then took the same path again down, before then walking around Strandafjellet on its southern side, descending >>>

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Fana-cycling with Fanasåta

Date:
28.05.2017
Characteristic:
Bike trip - mixed
Duration:
5:00h
Distance:
72.7km

I took my bike southwards from Varden, Fyllingsdalen, first passing by Søreide into the direction of Hjellestad. After having crossed the street to the airport, I turned sharply left at Blomsterdalen, continuing on the small road #172 towards Fana. At Skeie, I made sure to connect to the even smaller road, which passes by Hordnesskogen. At Stend, I connected with the main road to Fana, #546, coming there from Rådalen. I then cycled by Fana and continued on road #163 up to Fanafjellet. Even though the height difference is not much, this ascent clearly is tougher than cycling on level ground. :-) At Fanafjellet, I parked my bike in order to make a short detour to Fanasåta. Right before (north of) the big parking place on the saddle on Fanafjellet, a little forest road leaves to the northeast, >>>

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