Slettegga, Austefjellet, and Hausdalshorgi (26.12.2025)

© Helwig Hauser

© Helwig Hauser

Note that this track has been created from memory, i.e., it was not recorded automatically.

Trip Summary

We expected a nice winter day and started a bit earlier than usually to exploit the short daylight period as well as possible. After driving up to Bontveit and parking there right next to the saddle, we started first hiking northwards along Bontveitvegen. Very soon, however, we turned left to explore Åsane (in parallel to Bontveitvegen). While it was fully possible to traverse Åsane, also without any trail, it occasionally got a touch of a nice xMas bush war. At Langemyrskaret, we reconnected with Bontveitvegen, having a nice chat with another hiker, who had enjoyed the rising sun from Slettegga. Then, instead of following the standard trail up to Slettegga, we included another small exploration: Halvardshaugen in the northwest of Bjørnstølåsen, from which we enjoyed some really nice "all around" views. From there, it was then on to Vierrinden and further up to Slettegga. And what a brilliant winter day it was! :-) So we decided to hike "the full round" around Dyrdalen, including Austefjellet and Hausdalshorgi. Our timing was also just right so that we could enjoy some magic evening light while still hiking, but not getting into the dark before returning to our car. All in all, a wonderful way to spend this nice day! :-)

Photos

Selected photos are available as Google photo album.

Useful Resources

See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway.
Web page WestCoastPeaks.com provides useful information about Hausdalshorga
and also Petter Bjørstad has a useful page about Hausdalshorga.