Gullaksdalen from Loddefjord (07.01.2017)

© Helwig Hauser

© Helwig Hauser

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Trip Summary

We parked in Frieda Fasmers vei, near Loddefjord, and started in parallel to the highway, rounding Storavatnet on its northern side. Where road 555 enters Harafjelltunnelen, we followed a major gravel road that turns southwards and leads to a place called Slettebakksmyra. There, at two points, other gravel roads depart from the one we took (at the first junction, we continued straight ahead and at the second, we turned left and upwards, following a sign to Gullaksdalen). We then continued on the gravel road until it ends. There, one can read about the history of Gullaksdalen. We then continued a few meters further, reaching a nice place with great view of Småvatnet. Only meters from there, we could see some of the historic ruins, which were described on the information board at the end of the gravel road. Since daylight was about to cease, we turned around there and walked back the samy road. All in all, this was a very enjoyable evening hike and that perfectly flat waters provided impressive sights! :-)

Photos

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Useful Resources

See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway.
On web page Gullaksdalen detailed information about Gullaksdalen is provided.