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Knappen

Date:
30.12.2018
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:00h
Distance:
4.1km

We only had a bit of time to get some fresh air and thus decided to do Knappen, once again. :-) We started from Varden, descended to Bjørgeveien first, before then using Sandeidbrotet to connect to a path that would lead us further up and towards Knappen. Once up on the heights (still in the very north of Knappen), we this time followed a minor (and wet) path more towards the northeastern side of the "Knappen-plateau" (than the more usual path on the western side). Halfway along this path, however, we decided that we would still cross over to the "top" of Eldtona, before continuing further to Knappen. Once on Knappen, we this time chose the path leading (more or less) directly down to Knappatjørna (in eastern direction). Before actually getting all the way down, however, >>>

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Storskaret and Ebbesvikfjellet on Litlesotra

Date:
28.12.2018
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
2:00h
Distance:
8.2km

Since we had plans to buy a few things at a shop at Straume, we decided to use a bit of time for getting some fresh air nearby. While driving to Litlesotra, we repeatedly changed our minds in terms of which road to follow, ending up in Straumsfjellvegen, eventually. Understanding that his road would not let us drive further into the south of Litlesotra, we decided to park at a southern spot along Svartabergje and to walk from there. We used a connection for pedestrians to get down to Arefjordvegen first, before following this street in eastern direction a bit (until a rather large roundabout right next to Storskaret). Looking at the rather steep northern flank of Storskaret, we got a bit unsure concerning the idea to climb up to it (instead of following some more streets). We still gave >>>

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Ørnafjellet and Lyderhorn

Date:
25.12.2018
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
2:00h
Distance:
6.5km

We took the car to Gravdal in order to go up to Ørnafjellet first. Instead of going up via Kvarven and the paved road there, we decided to use a minor path that leads up relatively directly from the east (half way up, one can appreciate a sign calling this ascent "Mördarbacken"). In order to get there, we used the wooden stairs behind the industrial buildings around Nutec in Gravdalsbukten. Once up the stairs, we continued through a little valley in southern direction until we came up to a place with a small soccer field. From there, the actual ascent to Ørnafjellet starts (in western direction and mostly straight upwards). Before actually getting to the top of Ørnafjellet, one reaches a small saddle near to Skåleviksvatnet. From there, it's mostly in southern direction >>>

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Kanadaskogen

Date:
16.12.2018
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
2:00h
Distance:
9.7km

We started from Varden and wished to get some fresh air before dawn time. We first descended to Gjeddevatnet near Myratjørna. We then followed along the lakeside to Gjerdsvika, where we continued along a path that leads upwards in norther direction. Crossing over the "heights" there (between Hesjaholtet on the right / east and the lakes on the left / west), we descended towards Bjørndalsvatnet from there. We then walked along the lake until we came to its northern most bay. From there, we continued along a nice path (in northern direction), getting to Svartatjørna a little later. We passed by Svartatjørna on its western side, continuing along another nice path that connects to Tennebekk. There, we first went to this place, which reminds of some tragic deaths at the end >>>

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Loneheia, Storoksla, Nesheia, and Vemånen

Date:
15.12.2018
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
2:00h
Distance:
8.3km

We took the car into the direction of Arna along road 580 and parked near Espeland, right next to the main road. Our first goal was to ascend to Loneheia on the northern side of the street. We crossed the main road, the stream that runs there (from Haukelandsvatnet), and the railroad to get to Lonaleitet. There, we first followed a narrow and steep street upwards between some houses, before we changed over "into the wild" to ascend relatively directly upwards along the south-going ridge of Lonaheia. This way, we quickly arrived at the "top" of Lonaheia, also enjoying some nice views! On our way back, we followed another ridge (a bit to the east of the main ridge) and connected back to the narrow, steep street between the houses. Our next goal was Storoksla, on the other, >>>

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Løvstien (southern part)

Date:
08.12.2018
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:00h
Distance:
3.9km

We started at the southern-most end of Løvstien (at street Øvre Kråkenes and near Leknes Containerservice AS) and followed Løvstien from there, passing by Lerkhaugen in its north and Lisahaugen (basically surrounding it). Near Kopesteinen, we enjoyed a new stretch of Løvstien, which must have built quite recently, and followed it until where was no continuation (without stepping into the dark forest without a path). Instead, we turned around and walked everything back, enjoying a really nice evening, this way. :-) See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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Vasslifjellet via Soleibakkane

Date:
25.11.2018
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
3:00h
Distance:
10.8km

We took the car to Sædalen, behind Nattlandsfjellet, and parked it at the lower end of Indre Sædal. From there, we first followed street Sædalssvingane upwards (in northeastern direction, towards Løypingsberget). But instead of following the road all the way to its highest point, we on the eastern side of the valley and ascended (mostly without a path there) further up there. Shortly before reconnecting with the road (at its highest point), we aligned with the water that is coming down from Søre Gløvrevatnet. We climbed further up, first on the water's eastern side, before then crossing it and ascending to the ridge that leads further up from there. There, we also found a nice path, which was easy and straight-forward to follow further upwards. Soon after, we came to Søre Gløvrevatnet >>>

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Knappen

Date:
24.11.2018
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:00h
Distance:
5.7km

To get a little bit of fresh air, we made a quick hike over Knappen. Instead of returning via Knappetjørna and Vassteigen, we descended via Hesthaugen and returned along Sælenvatnet back to Varden. See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway . Petter Bjørstad has a useful page about Knappen .

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Bogafjellet from Reinsvegen

Date:
18.11.2018
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
3:45h
Distance:
11.4km

Even though the weather, with very low hanging clouds, did not look all to promising for a hike somewhere higher up, I still decided to give it a try and headed south and towards Fusa (via Osøyro, then taking the ferry from Hatvik to Senjaneset). Even on the ferry across Fusafjorden I wondered, whether it was that good an idea at all (the impression which the sun made, breaking through the low-hanging clouds, however, was definitely worth the view!). After arriving in Fusa, I quickly turned right from the main road and followed road 122 towards Strandvik (via Vinnes). Before actually getting to the "center" of Strandvik, I turned left and headed towards Reinsvegen. Passing by Kvåle, I drove up the valley until a spot near Snøhaugen. From there, I had planned to hike a round >>>

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Stendafjellet at about sunset

Date:
17.11.2018
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:00h
Distance:
3.4km

Even though it was already a bit late (for November in Bergen), there still was a chance for a short hike. From the little parking place near the previous train station at Stend (a bit north of Fana), I headed directly into the forest (in northern direction), not following the gravel road that also starts from there (a bit further east). After only a few steps, I got to a little pond (seemingly hold back by a little dam) and chose to surround it on its western side. In order to get further up, I crossed a little saddle north of the pond and ascended through the forest in northeastern direction, following one of apparently several possible routes. Once a bit further up, the terrain flattened out (a bit) and I continued in northern direction, heading towards Stendaåsen. After reaching the >>>

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