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Lykteneset at Flatneset

Date:
24.06.2023
Characteristic:
Walk
Duration:
3:30h
Distance:
10.4km

The clouds were hanging low and we decided to make an excursion along the coastline to Flatneset. We left Hamnveien near the bridge over Straumen, heading (for a few meters only) towards Straumsnes. After turning right (into Morrvika), we just continued a few hundred meters further until we parked at a small parking spot near the beach. To get over to Flatneset, we had to first cross over Lavollskjosen. We followed a simple trail over Skjåneshaugen to get to the southwestern side of Kjosen. Then, we walked along it (in southeastern direction) until we found a place, where we thought that crossing over should be possible (and indeed it was). On the other side, we then changed course into northwestern direction, heading towards Lykteneset on the outermost end of Flatneset. At Lavollen, >>>

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Hellandsneset

Date:
23.06.2023
Characteristic:
Walk
Duration:
0:30h
Distance:
1.4km

We stopped for taking a look at the long closed Nickel mine west of Hamn i Senja. Difficult to imagine that hundreds of miners worked here for an extended period to break out nickel ore from this mine, which extends down to about 40 meteres below sea level (now all filled with water). From the mine, we then made a short walk out to the tip of Hellandsneset, enjoying some nice views (both towards Bergsøyan and also out towards the open North Atlantic). All in all a very short walk -- but still nice! :-) Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway . Web page UT.no from the Norwegian Trekking Association recommends a similar hike .

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Bjørnaneset in Arboretet

Date:
29.04.2023
Characteristic:
Walk
Duration:
2:00h
Distance:
4.1km

With some mixed weather prediction and a few other duties to do on this Saturday, we decided to "just" explore Arboretet in Milde a little further. We parked at the parking lot in the northwest of Arboretet and started our walk along the main gravel road. Only a few meters into it, however, we decided that we rather were up for some exploration and deviated to the south, up Gravåsen. From there, we then connected to Søre Vasshaugen, before then heading in a more northern direction. Near Mørkevatnet, we crossed the gravel road and continued on the western side of this small lake. In the north of it, we then found a convenient way to get over to the other, northeastern side. Already near Vestrepollen there, we continued into the direction of Bjørnaneset, following the shoreline >>>

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Random Walk in Fyllingsdalen

Date:
18.12.2022
Characteristic:
Walk
Duration:
2:00h
Distance:
8.4km

Just a "random walk" in Fyllingsdalen -- no more to write! :-) See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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Snowy Kanadaskogen

Date:
17.12.2022
Characteristic:
Walk
Duration:
1:30h
Distance:
5.8km

Just a nice walk into snowy Kanadaskogen, visiting Langaheia in the east of Store Krokatjørna. Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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Exploring Høvik

Date:
20.07.2022
Characteristic:
Walk
Duration:
1:00h
Distance:
3.0km

To get a bit of fresh air in the evening, we decided to explore Høvik in Eksingedalen. After first walking along the few roads in Høvik, we started a short ascent to Svedgjeli in northeasern direction (below Åsen), following a stretch of old Reitlevegen through Eksingedalen. From there, we then had some nice overview of Høvik. When walking back, we also explored the wide bend of the Ekso river (in the south of Høvik) that probably is responsible for the suffix of name Høvik. Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway . On the Web Archive , one can still find information about Reitlevegen .

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Kanadaskogen with Storhovden

Date:
02.07.2022
Characteristic:
Walk
Duration:
2:30h
Distance:
8.0km

One of many rounds through Kanadaskogen, starting along Gjeddevatnet, also including Fureneset, this time, and then continuing to Bjørndalsvatnet and further to Svartatjørna. On our way back, we included Storhovden and Syningen, then passing by Stora Krokatjørna. Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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Knappen from Varden

Date:
21.05.2022
Characteristic:
Walk
Duration:
1:30h
Distance:
4.6km

Just a standard walk over Knappen from Varden. See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway . Petter Bjørstad has a useful page about Knappen . Web page UT.no from the Norwegian Trekking Association recommends another hike to Knappen .

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Oasen from Varden and back through Kanadaskogen

Date:
14.05.2022
Characteristic:
Walk
Duration:
3:00h
Distance:
10.2km

After first walking to Oasen from Varden, I took a detour back to Varden through Kanadaskogen, including a crossing of Skjenhaugane, Langaheia, and Hesjaholten. See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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Purkeneset from Eide

Date:
02.04.2022
Characteristic:
Walk
Duration:
2:30h
Distance:
7.6km

On a day with mixed weather, we made a short hike to Purkeneset north of Eide on Sotra. We parked near the road and crossed first Varden and Kyrkjehaugen before connecting to the trail that leads out to Purkeneset. From the top of Purkeneset we enjoyed some nice view across Kørelen, i.e., the rather big lake in the west of Hammarsland. After walking back along the same trail, we included a short excursion to Hopen in the north of Spilda. From there, we just walked back to Eide and called it a day. Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway . Web page UT.no from the Norwegian Trekking Association recommends another hike to Purkaneset .

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