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Steinfjellet from Osavatnet (via Vossavardane)

Date:
09.06.2025
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
7:00h
Distance:
16.4km

We decided to make a hike to Steinfjellet in the east of Gulltjørna. After comparing different approach options, we decided to hike Steinfjellet from Osavatnet (via Vossavardane). This gave us also the opportunity to explore the direct ascent to Vossavardane from Songstaddalen via Gasebrekkene. After parking near Osavatnet, we thus first hiked into the direction of Songstaddalen (northwest of Svartavassrinden). From Songstaddalen, we then entered the lower stretches of Gasebrekkene (steep, yes, but well doable -- without a trail, of course). Getting up to the saddle between Hotten in the south and Tjørndalsskaret in the north proved well possible, while steep as expected. The only one point to consider is that it's not all that clear how to avoid a bush war up there (possible, but one >>>

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Melderskin from Grønestølen (via Store Laurdalen)

Date:
17.05.2025
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
12:00h
Distance:
11.4km

For quite a while we had talked about hiking Melderskin one day. Would we have guessed that our window of opportunity to do so would open up exactly on May 17? With an excellent weather forecast in our hands, we decided on rather short notice that we would leave Bergen after work on May 16, taking the fast ferry to Rosendal. We then stayed at Grønestølen over night -- what a nice place?! From there, we then started our hike to Melderskin in the morning of May 17. Our plan was (first) to try getting up to Store Laurdalen in the northwest of Laurdalselva (without a trail). We had studied the map in quite some detail to support our assessment that this should be possible (even though the terrain is certainly very steep there in places). From there, we had (first) in mind to continue the >>>

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Herlandsfjellet via Geitaryggen

Date:
04.05.2025
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
3:15h
Distance:
7.9km

I wished to explore a new ascent route to Herlandsfjellet, as well as a new descent route, also. I drove eastwards out of Bergen to connect with E16 at Indre Arna. Right next to the large bridge to Osterøy, I parked the car and started my hike. After only walking a few meters in westerly direction, I passed a few houses at Geila in order to find a connection to Geitaryggen. Indeed, it was well possible and quite enjoyable to cross over to Tverrelva, basically following the traverse where also a water pipe is laid for the houses at Geila. Quickly, I had made it to Tverrelva and crossing over it was also no problem at all. In the southwest of Tverrelva, I then started my ascent to Geitaryggen "for real" (no trail, but very well possible to ascend via this ridge -- yes, it's a >>>

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Heihillerhornet, Kjerringafjellet, and Ottanosi

Date:
26.04.2025
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
5:30h
Distance:
10.7km

We expected nice weather and thus planned for a nice hike! :-) We took the ferry from Hatvik near Os in the south of Bergen to Venjaneset in Fusa. From there, we first drove to Eikelandsosen and then to Holdhus, where we left road 48 to get up to the parking place at Heihillervegen (one pays some road fee for driving up there: NOK 75 plus about the same amount "on top" for "lagring og oppslag" as well as for "fakturagebyr"). Our first goal was to hike up to Heihillerhornet and so we "retreated" from the parking place a short stretch along the road to the place, where the trail starts (there's a sign, also). After first finding the trail head, we still managed to get off the trail within only meters from the road! :-) Instead of heading further eastwards, >>>

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Brøknipa from Båtaleitet (back via Borgasætra)

Date:
20.04.2025
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
4:00h
Distance:
8.8km

Probably it was about time to explore the new stone steps that had been laid down along the ascent path to Brøknipa (from Båtaleitet). We parked at the (now large) parking place at Båtaleitet (and paid our fee -- also that's new, as it seems). We then followed the main trail towards Brøknipa and the full parking lot had not fooled us: lots of others were on this trail, as well. While the project seems to be still ongoing, at least to some degree, significant parts of the ascent trail are now covered by impressive stone steps. Especially in the steepest section, up to Middagshaugen, this massively upgraded trail is now very impressive for sure! Enjoying the excellent views, already on our way up, we then made the "obligatory" short break on the top of Brøknipa, also taking >>>

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Utapåeggi from Indre Songstad, down Innapåeggi

Date:
18.04.2025
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
3:30h
Distance:
8.1km

We expected some nice weather and thus thought that we could do a short hike, exploring a new way up to Utapåeggi (via Indre Songstad). We thus headed east from Bergen in order to get to road E16, which would bring us to our starting point near Sørfjorden. Instead of sunshine, however, we drove through some light rain on our way there, questioning our weather information! :-) Near Romslo, we left road E16 and parked right next to Romslo, expecting that we would come down there later. To get to Indre Songstad, where we wanted to start the ascent to Utepåeggi, we first needed to walk a bit along Romslovegen (the old road, parallel to E16). Just before coming to Indre Songstad, however, we thought that we could already start our ascent (quite a bit steep there, however). Our first goal >>>

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To Bergen via Løvstakken

Date:
16.04.2025
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
3:00h
Distance:
10.1km

Given a quite nice day, we decided to walk to Bergen (via Løvstakken). We first walked up to Orrtuvatnet, before then continuing (further up) to Lyshovden. Next, we wished to get up to Gullsteinen and we did so via Nils Langhelles vei (using a trail that starts basically where the last house stands at Nils Langhelles vei). From Gullsteinen, we then followed the main trail up to Løvstakken. To continue further to Bergen, we aimed at Juvdalen. The descent to Løvstien is quite steep, though. Altogether a nice option to get to Bergen! :-) Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway . Web page WestCoastPeaks.com provides useful information about Løvstakken .

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Sauafjellet via Heiane from Rolsvåg

Date:
05.04.2025
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
5:45h
Distance:
13.2km

The idea was to visit Sauafjellet (from Rolsvåg). We parked near Vågasanden, right next to Solbjørgsvegen. The plan was to first hike to Heiane, in the southeast of Sauafjellet, before then connecting to the northeastern ridge of Sauafjellet. On the map, it had looked promising to start near Furneset (off trail) and then hike northwards up to Heiane. After getting around house 759 (and a dog that seemed moderately excited), we then made quick and nice progress upwards. Almost straight northwards, we soon found ourselves on Heiane, enjoying views already in all directions. As we had remembered from last time, a bit of careful navigation is recommended north of Heiane (the terrain is a bit rugged and several small lakes are around there, too). We still found a good traverse without >>>

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Ulriken via Ulrikseggen

Date:
23.02.2025
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
3:30h
Distance:
13.1km

We started near Haukeland hospital in Bergen and first walked around Svartediket to get to the trail head north of Ulrikseggen. While ascending the ridge, we repeatedly enjoyed the amazing vierws across Svartediket and towards Bergen! Once on the heights of Ulriken, the hiking party split into two with one part including the actual top of Ulriken, also (via Ulriksskaret). At the upper end of Ulriksbanen, we refreshed ourselves a little, before walking down the Sherpa trail. Clearly, stepping up to Ulriken via Ulrikseggen is one of the nicer variants up! :-) Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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Nice round on Herdla

Date:
16.02.2025
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
2:30h
Distance:
7.7km

With yet another sunny day on the horizon, we thought that visiting Herdla (after a long time again) would be nice. We thus drove across Askøy and parked near the church of Herdla. We then walked along Herdlevegen to get first to Valen. After following the "inner" shoreline (to Herdlevågen), we followed a historic access road up Småkalvsøyna, exploring some of the still present WWII positions there. From the southeastern "top" of Småkalvsøyna, we then aimed directly at Storakalvsøyna, right in the east of Småkalvsøyna. This brought us to the southeastern end of Paddehola, offering some nice views from there. We also crossed over the south end of this isthmus, enjoying some additional nice views also from there. From there, we then found a reasonable way up >>>

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