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Brøknipa from Båtaleitet (back via Borgasætra)

Date:
20.04.2025
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
4:00h
Distance:
8.8km

Probably it was about time to explore the new stone steps that had been laid down along the ascent path to Brøknipa (from Båtaleitet). We parked at the (now large) parking place at Båtaleitet (and paid our fee -- also that's new, as it seems). We then followed the main trail towards Brøknipa and the full parking lot had not fooled us: lots of others were on this trail, as well. While the project seems to be still ongoing, at least to some degree, significant parts of the ascent trail are now covered by impressive stone steps. Especially in the steepest section, up to Middagshaugen, this massively upgraded trail is now very impressive for sure! Enjoying the excellent views, already on our way up, we then made the "obligatory" short break on the top of Brøknipa, also taking >>>

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Towards Olsnesnipa from Olsneset

Date:
20.04.2025
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:30h
Distance:
3.2km

I was in the mood for a quick "before breakfast" stroll and thus headed to explore the heights north of Olsneset on Osterøy. After only a few meters it got confirmed that this would -- at least at large -- be an off-trail excursion. I still gained elevation relatively quickly, searching my way through the vegetation. Several times, I emerged at places with great views (including panoramic views across Sørfjorden -- nice!). Once up to about 240 masl, I got confronted with slightly more challenging terrain -- continuing "whereever" was no longer an option. After having made it down to the foot of an impressive cliff (in my west), I then followed this cliff upwards "right under it". This brought me to a place, where I could easily cross over to the heights, >>>

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Hånipa from Reigstad

Date:
19.04.2025
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
2:30h
Distance:
5.1km

After taking the ferry from Breistein to Valestrand on Osterøy, we drove a bit further southwards and parked near Reigstad. We then followed the main trail across the northern ridge of Reigstadfjellet southwards to get up to Hånipa. We then continued along the high ridge, high above Sørfjorden, a bit more southwards, before turning left and descending into Reigstaddalen, following the main trail. Due to some major forest works, which had impacted the forest road through Reigstaddalen significantly, we then decided to follow Geitryggen instead of staying in the valley for getting back. About half way down, however, we still connected back with the forest road through Reigstaddalen. Somehow, without fully sinking into all the mud, we still made it back down and back to the car! :-) All >>>

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Utapåeggi from Indre Songstad, down Innapåeggi

Date:
18.04.2025
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
3:30h
Distance:
8.1km

We expected some nice weather and thus thought that we could do a short hike, exploring a new way up to Utapåeggi (via Indre Songstad). We thus headed east from Bergen in order to get to road E16, which would bring us to our starting point near Sørfjorden. Instead of sunshine, however, we drove through some light rain on our way there, questioning our weather information! :-) Near Romslo, we left road E16 and parked right next to Romslo, expecting that we would come down there later. To get to Indre Songstad, where we wanted to start the ascent to Utepåeggi, we first needed to walk a bit along Romslovegen (the old road, parallel to E16). Just before coming to Indre Songstad, however, we thought that we could already start our ascent (quite a bit steep there, however). Our first goal >>>

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To Bergen via Løvstakken

Date:
16.04.2025
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
3:00h
Distance:
10.1km

Given a quite nice day, we decided to walk to Bergen (via Løvstakken). We first walked up to Orrtuvatnet, before then continuing (further up) to Lyshovden. Next, we wished to get up to Gullsteinen and we did so via Nils Langhelles vei (using a trail that starts basically where the last house stands at Nils Langhelles vei). From Gullsteinen, we then followed the main trail up to Løvstakken. To continue further to Bergen, we aimed at Juvdalen. The descent to Løvstien is quite steep, though. Altogether a nice option to get to Bergen! :-) 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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Sauafjellet via Heiane from Rolsvåg

Date:
05.04.2025
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
5:45h
Distance:
13.2km

The idea was to visit Sauafjellet (from Rolsvåg). We parked near Vågasanden, right next to Solbjørgsvegen. The plan was to first hike to Heiane, in the southeast of Sauafjellet, before then connecting to the northeastern ridge of Sauafjellet. On the map, it had looked promising to start near Furneset (off trail) and then hike northwards up to Heiane. After getting around house 759 (and a dog that seemed moderately excited), we then made quick and nice progress upwards. Almost straight northwards, we soon found ourselves on Heiane, enjoying views already in all directions. As we had remembered from last time, a bit of careful navigation is recommended north of Heiane (the terrain is a bit rugged and several small lakes are around there, too). We still found a good traverse without >>>

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Round around Vinddalsvatnet

Date:
30.03.2025
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
3:00h
Distance:
7.7km

We started in Søfteland, heading for Gamlevegen. Our first goal was to have a look a this old stone bridge (gamle Torve bro), which -- apparently -- once was part of the old Postal route to Stavanger. This bridge seems to be in a pretty bad condition, hold together by some improvised support structure, these days. We then continued further southwards (following, if not mistaken, the former Postal route). After passing by Gåsakilen (on its western side), we left the "main route" to include Galtåsen "on the way". Since we approached it from the North, this ascent was a bit steep at times (but fully doable). From Galtåsen, we then continued in southwestern direction, eventually "ending up" on a nice forest road. But instead of stepping out and onto Byvegen, >>>

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Kanadaskogen

Date:
23.03.2025
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:30h
Distance:
5.5km

Just a round in Kanadaskogen to use the nice weather for a short walk! :-) Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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Satzberg etc.

Date:
16.03.2025
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
2:00h
Distance:
9.0km

I wished to get some fresh air around my head and thus started a walk without a particular goal in the beginning. At first, I thought that it would be nice to pass by the Otto Wagner church "Am Steinhof" . From there, I continued northwards. But instead of following "the usual tracks" up to Jubiläumswarte , I eventually headed in a more westward direction with the goal to get up to Satzberg. From there, I found a new track (at least for me) down to Hüttelbergstraße. After taking a quick look at the Otto Wagner Villa of Ernst Fuchs -- just from the outside --, I then connected to the cemetary of Hütteldorf, before starting my return leg. Besides the generally nice walk, it also was nice to see the signs of spring (some nice flowers in the forest for example). Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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Ulriken via Ulrikseggen

Date:
23.02.2025
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
3:30h
Distance:
13.1km

We started near Haukeland hospital in Bergen and first walked around Svartediket to get to the trail head north of Ulrikseggen. While ascending the ridge, we repeatedly enjoyed the amazing vierws across Svartediket and towards Bergen! Once on the heights of Ulriken, the hiking party split into two with one part including the actual top of Ulriken, also (via Ulriksskaret). At the upper end of Ulriksbanen, we refreshed ourselves a little, before walking down the Sherpa trail. Clearly, stepping up to Ulriken via Ulrikseggen is one of the nicer variants up! :-) Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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