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Nancy, Zinnerbach

Date:
21.09.2024
Characteristic:
Walk
Duration:
1:30h
Distance:
4.2km

I wished to explore the area of Nancy, not far from Kraslice/Graslitz. I parked at the moderately large parking lot in Nancy and then walked -- first along the road, then up the forest road that extends in parallel to Zinnerbach. Once "up on the heights", or so, I turned around, also since I did not have more time, and walked back the same route. Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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Bulandet by bike (and Høgkletten)

Date:
08.09.2024
Characteristic:
Bike trip - mixed
Duration:
5:00h
Distance:
31.5km

We got onto our bikes on Værøyna and headed westwards into the direction of Bulandet along Nordsjøvegen. After crossing over several bridges, we made our first stop on Gjørøyna to take a look at "Ro" by artist Geir Hjetland. From there, we continued further southwestwards until we "hit" the end of the road at Halsøy. There, we stepped up to Slotteholmen to enjoy some views. We then biked over to Nikkjøyna and from there further to Hellersøyna, where we walked a little bit southwards to see the sculpture of Berte and Hansine. Then, we biked back to Værøyna (along the same road that we had taken to Bulandet, i.e., Nordsjøvegen). At Værøyna, we had a brief discussion and decided that only one of us would also include the short hike up to Høgkletten. I thus >>>

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Instenova and Ytstenova on Alden

Date:
07.09.2024
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
4:00h
Distance:
6.2km

We had stayed on Værøyna over night and then could borrow a small boat to get over to Alden. We "parked" the boat at the main quay in Aldevågen and started our hike from there. Following the one trail that leads up to the top(s) of Alden, we made quick progress -- the terrain is very steep, but the trail is very good and easy to step up. Once up to about 300 masl, we headed towards the hightest peak on Alden, Instenova, in the East of the island. Following the main trail, we could nicely make it to the top without any difficulties. Clearly, one gets lots of great views from the heights on Alden -- very nice! :-) After our visit to Instenova, we then wished to also see "the other top", Ytstenova, on Alden. To get there, we crossed over the heights, passing by the >>>

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Bike-hiking Landåsfjellet and more

Date:
01.09.2024
Characteristic:
Bike trip - mixed
Duration:
4:00h
Distance:
37.5km

Somehow, I thought that this Sunday was the day for visiting Nattlandsfjellet and checking out the view-point right above the tunnel of Nye Sædalsveien. I got onto my eBike and biked around the south of Bønes, following the north shore of Nordåsvatnet. This brought me to Gamlehaugen, where I decided to interrupt my bike-trip for a short exploration of the area around the King's house. My first goal there was to get up to the small hill in the southeast of the mansion. I first thought that there would be a way to get there "directly", just to find that this little hill has some rather steep cliff on its west-side -- not high, but high enough to be an obstacle. Walking around, however, brought me to a path that -- while apparently not much used -- lead me easily and conveniently >>>

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Bike-hiking Milde and Hordnesskogen

Date:
31.08.2024
Characteristic:
Bike trip - mixed
Duration:
5:00h
Distance:
48.6km

With a nice Saturday at my hand (and foot), I decided to explore the southwest of Milde. I thus mounted my eBike and cycled southwards, passing by Straume and biking along Ytrebygdsvegen, then continuing into the direction of Hjellestad/Milde. While biking by the Arboretet at Milde, one of the spokes on one wheel snapped -- not good. I still continued further southwards, aiming at Skipanesvegen in the south of Mildevatnet. Near Steingardsvikane, I left my bike behind and continued to do a short hike. I first walked along a trail that leads over to Okshammarsvika from Steingardsvikane. At the first nice bay, north of Steingardsvikane, I then found a trail that suggested to bring me up to Slettåsen. While this trail was easy to follow, first, it became less clear near the "top" >>>

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Evening Ormhelleren

Date:
28.08.2024
Characteristic:
Walk
Duration:
1:30h
Distance:
2.5km

Given a likely rain-free evening, we headed out to Ormhelleren in the south of Rongøyna in Øygarden. We first explored the area around Hesthaugen before then testing the waters in the bay southeast of Hesthaugen. On the way back, an attempt to cross over Rongaloftet failed due to a lack of time, the trail leading towards the east (instead of the north), and the absence of a willingness for some evening bush war... Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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Wet Arboretet

Date:
24.08.2024
Characteristic:
Walk
Duration:
3:00h
Distance:
3.7km

Despite the rather wet weather forecast, we still embarked on a visit to Arboretet in Milde. It was nice (and [very] wet). :-) Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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Skåldalsnipa direttissima via Moldalia

Date:
18.08.2024
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
2:30h
Distance:
5.1km

The idea was to ascend to Skåldalsnipa "direttissima" via Moldalia. Why not? Not a good idea on a wet day -- probably true. Still, this is what happened anyway. Consider with care, if you -- for whatsoever reason -- wished to do the same. From the road with name Moldalia it was first "gently upwards" in eastern direction, walking along a proper forest road / trail. As soon as after passing by the last houses, however, it was into the forest and up the slope. From this point, and up to Skåldalsnipa, it was then mostly a climbing effort using all four extremities. Also, there was quite some vegetation to get around. Quite a bit of this vegetation, however, was also helpful to provide some additional grip. Once above about 500 masl (and there above the tree line), >>>

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Kongsberg north of Ulvik

Date:
04.08.2024
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
4:00h
Distance:
8.1km

With relatively low-hanging clouds, we aimed at a simple hike that would remain beneath the clouds, but still offer some nice views, hopefully. After some consideration, we thought that hiking up to Kongsberg near Ulvik could be a good solution. We took the road up from Ulvik to Aurdal and parked right next to the road right after passing over Verafossen. From there, we then followed a forest road that lead initially into Seljestidalen, before then winding up towards Klyvhals on the southeastern side of this valley. South of Røyneskor, this forest road leads then westwards (to Vestrheimskleppe). There, one eventually gets to see over the treetops further below and down to Ulvikafjorden. To continue further upwards to Kongsberg it is then mostly to just follow the forest road further. >>>

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From Odda to Buardalen via Ruklenuten

Date:
03.08.2024
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
8:00h
Distance:
12.1km

We wished to make a nice hike from Odda and found Eidesnuten as a worthwhile hiking target, promising nice views in multiple directions. Starting from Eidesåsen, some 250masl and about 150 heights meters above Eide in the south of Odda, we followed a very well-marked trail. Even though one may expect more hikers on such a well-treated trail, we did not meet anyone. Within not too long, we arrived at Eidesnuten and found that our expectations regarding the views were indeed well-founded. Not only could we see northwards and out Hardangerfjorden, north of Odda, as well as southwards, across the large lake Sandvinvatnet, but also we got some nice views over to Buarbreen, already from Eidesnuten. From Eidesnuten, our goal had been to ascend further upwards to Ruklenuten (in the northwest >>>

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