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Ulriken from Haukeland Hospital (stone steps up)

Date:
20.04.2019
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
3:00h
Distance:
7.1km

We started from a bus stop at Haukeland University Hospital and first walked up the street to the lower station of the cable car that goes up to the top of Ulriken. Instead of taking the cable car, however, we followed a trail that leads up to Montana (and from there further towards Ulriken etc.). Once above the Montana Vandrerhjem, we followed the gravel road Johan Blytts vei, which ascends diagonally in southeastern direction, before it crosses a little stream. From there, it's getting steeper and shortly after, a renewed path turns left (from there then steeply upwards in northeastern direction). Before eventually departing from the gravel road (near Hellerane), the path gets once again very near to it (at about 325mosl). From there onward, it then goes steeply upwards (through Lægdebotn >>>

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Fløyen from Bergen harbor

Date:
19.04.2019
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:00h
Distance:
3.0km

With guests, just arrived from Austria, we exploited the nice weather and showed Bergen from above (from Fløyen). Up by feet, down by Fløybanen. :-) Not a big hike (and definitely not alone), but clearly a nice day and always nice to look down onto Bergen from the top station of Fløybanen! :-) See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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Knutstignova (return via Harafjellet)

Date:
14.04.2019
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
6:00h
Distance:
12.2km

We took the E16 in the direction towards Voss from Bergen and left it (to the left / north) at Dalseid, right after Dale. We then followed the (very narrow!) road along Bolstadfjorden (Kastevika) towards the north until we came to the place where the lower ends of Dalseidmarkåna meet the road. There we parked, expecting that we would come back down here later, and started our hike first with a little more on the road (just around Tretteneset). We continued on the road over the bridge (water that comes down from Straumsmarkåna) and then turned left onto a nice forest road (it does not seem as if anything motorized used that road for a while though). This road/trail lead steeply up through the forest and into the direction of Botnastølen. At about 200mosl, we seemingly lost the trail, >>>

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Husdalsfjellet via Husdalen from Kanalen

Date:
13.04.2019
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
5:00h
Distance:
13.3km

We took the E39 to the north of Bergen, crossing over to Knarvik over Nordhordlandsbrua. We then continued along E39 (in the direction of Førde) along the northern side of Osterfjorden. Right after Bjørsviktunnelen, we turned right at the second opportunity (marked towards Molvik there). Note that this exit comes almost immediately after the one to Bjørsviki, so it's good to keep your eyes open right after leaving the tunnel! :-) We then followed Molvikavegen for only a very short stretch until we crossed over the little bridge over Kanalen. Right after the bridge, we found a little place on the left, where we could park for a while. Just meters above the parking, a private road to Husdalen leaves to the northeast (left), locked behind a bar. We hiked along this road then, in the >>>

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Vossavardane via Innapåeggi and Utapåegga

Date:
07.04.2019
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
3:45h
Distance:
9.1km

We parked near Nedre Romslo at Romslovegen (very near to the E16). Our goal was to reach the ridge of Innapåeggi and then to follow it upwards into the direction of Gullfjellet. At house 243, shortly before crossing over E16, we left Romslovegen and started to ascend towards the ridge. First, we used a path until we came close to the forest. From there on, it was mostly through the forest and towards the ridge. This part was steep and the underground was partly unstable. It is highly recommended to plan carefully and to not follow this track without having good shoes. Also, it was useful to use our hands every now and then, before reaching the ridge. Clearly, this first part of our hike required a portion of hiking experience! Once on the ridge, however, the hike turned into a wonderful >>>

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Livarden

Date:
06.04.2019
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
3:30h
Distance:
9.3km

We started from the small parking place at Øvre Totland and headed right towards the long ridge of Totlandsfjellet. Enjoying lovely spring weather, we ascended swiftly towards the top of Totlandsfjellet. The next goal was then to cross over to Livarden. When getting over from Totlandsfjellet to Livarden near Seterhaugen, we were positively surprised that the terrain was not overly wet (even though we still saw a little bit of snow there). From Karvestølen it was then only a few minutes to ascent to Livarden via Nordvardsbrekkene. At Livarden, we enjoyed a short break, before heading back. Instead of hiking back the same path, however, we followed the ridge towards Ulvursfjellet (the main path up and down Livarden). Instead of staying on the higher ridge (with the main path), we followed >>>

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Via Storaskjenet to Sangoltshornet

Date:
17.03.2019
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
4:15h
Distance:
12.7km

I took the car to Sotra and there to Sund kommune (on road 555 first). Near Hammarsland, I turned left (towards Klokkarvik), following road 198 for a bit. Near the northern-most point of Dommedalsvatnet, I parked and started my hike from there. I first headed towards Ormadalen and up through it (mostly without any trail). A little higher up there, I then connected to the main path towards Storaskjenet. Shortly later, I found myself on Storaskjenet: a substantial cliff (towards the west). After enjoying the views from there (and taking some photos), I continued in southern direction along the ridge. The path, which the map shows, is not easy to find and I ended up improvising most of the "way" along this ridge (no problem). Near Tveitahøgda, I reconnected to the path, which >>>

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Pre-flight Knappen

Date:
16.03.2019
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
0:45h
Distance:
4.5km

Before one of us had to leave the country, the prospect of sitting some hours on planes was enough to bring us out for a short hike (even though the weather was not the best). Since time was short, the decision was easy: one quick walk over Knappen! :-) Refreshing! See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway . Petter Bjørstad has a useful page about Knappen .

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Brotavarden from Kallestad

Date:
10.03.2019
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
2:45h
Distance:
7.7km

I took the car to Sotra and there to Kallestad, leaving the road 555 at Trengereid. Right next to Sjoartjørna, I found the sharp turn to the left (and up to Kallestad), even though there wasn't really a street sign to see. I then parked next to Kallestad Grendahus and started my hike from there (first still on the road in western direction and between some houses). Soon, I left Kallestad behind and began my hike through wild Sotra. :-) When crossing over a meadow (south of Stølstjørna, still very near to Kallestad), I failed to see, where the trail continued (a bit further north of where I went). So, instead of hiking along the trail, I ended up on Skjenhaugen, enjoying the view from up there! I then continued (parallel to the trail) further in western direction (towards Kjereidet). >>>

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Iseggene, Storefjellet, and Fårikken

Date:
24.02.2019
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
4:00h
Distance:
14.6km

We took the car to Valestrand on Osterøy and parked near a playing ground not far from where the ferry arrives/leaves. In order to get up to Eidefjellet, we traversed a "labyrinth" of small roads up the northwestern side of Valestrand. Soon we arrived near the top-most house and found the trail head right next to it. From there, the continuation was nice and easy to find, following the ridge up in northwestern direction. After crossing Kjeringfjellet, we continued along the ridge (in northwestern direction). Before the trail swings to the right, in order to connect with Iseggene, we left the main path for a short excursion to Brattfjellet. Without finding any path there, we quickly ended up in quite a bit of vegetation, requiring a bit of explorer spirit to continue. After >>>

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