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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:
11.3km

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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Løvstakken for some fresh air

Date:
04.11.2018
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:00h
Distance:
3.1km

Due to a lack of more time, we this time "only" made a quick hike up Løvstakken. We parked right next to Litlavatnet in Fyllingsdalen and ascended via the main path to Løvstakken from there (first towards Ravnefjellet, then around and up to Løvstakken). After a short stop at the top (in strong winds!), we returned along the same path. Always good to at least get a bit of fresh air! :-) 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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Sæterfjellet on a wonderful winter day

Date:
28.10.2018
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
7:00h
Distance:
14.7km

We drove from Bergen northwards on E39, continuing further in the direction of Førde after Knarvik. Right before entering Eikefettunnelen, we left E39 and continued on road 570 in northern direction. After coming by Dyrdalen, we soon reached Kjekallevågen and bridge over it. Right afterwards, on Borgaholmane, we parked and started our hike. To start, we first crossed the bridge again (now per pedes and in southern direction) and headed towards Langeneset. At exactly the point, where the bridge ends, we left the road and started our ascent to Såta, stepping up a long ridge (south of Rasmusdalen), leading up to Gamlesetra, etc. The first check-point along this route is a point at about 115mosl, where the power line, which comes southwards across Kjekallevågen, makes a turn so that it >>>

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Rispingen on a beautiful day!

Date:
27.10.2018
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
3:30h
Distance:
11.2km

We took the car from Bergen to Osterøy (via the bridge east of Arna) and continued then further to Bruvik along Sørfjorden, before we eventually drove up northwards (between Brøknipa and Olsnesnipa) through Bjørndalen until we parked at the large parking spot at Båtaleitet (about 350mosl). From there, we hiked along the path which leads up to Skarvenipa via Flærne (on the west of Øvstebotnen). We then continued (still on the path) towards Rispingen, coming close to Raudskredbruna. Instead of continuing on the path (directly to Rispingen), we circled Raudskredtjørna on its northeast and ascended the short stretch to Raudskredbruna, enjoying some nice views from up there. From there, we decided to head back to the path (instead of descending further down towards Stemmetjørna) and >>>

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