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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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Knappen

Date:
22.02.2025
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:30h
Distance:
5.3km

Just stretching our legs a little on Knappen... Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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Stroll through snow and sun around Bjørndalsvatnet

Date:
01.01.2025
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
2:30h
Distance:
8.2km

A snowy day with nice weather: a good reason for making a stroll in the neighborhood! We started with Eldtona on Knappefjellet before "turning around" and heading northwards to make a round around Bjørndalsvatnet before returning back to Varden. Not a very long hike, but very nice with the snow and some sun, also! :-) Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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From Lyngholm to Ryvarden

Date:
16.11.2024
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
3:00h
Distance:
6.7km

We left one car at the parking lot for Ryvarden in Mølstrevåg, while driving with the other one to Lyngholm a bit further north. There, we found a place, where we could leave the car for 20 NOK. There, we started our hike, following the well-marked North Sea Trail (Nordsjøløypa). Right in the beginning, the weather was a bit rough (strong wind, a bit of rain) -- a bit later, though, it improved and approaching Landsåt, we even got to imagine the sun for some moments! :-) The rather wild weather, however, made walking this trail an interesting experience. Especially the hail showers, which hit us with quite some force due to the strong wind, made sure that we experienced a special kind of presence. :-) Even though the first roughly three kilometers not really are right at the sea, >>>

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Morning round on Ryvardsneset

Date:
16.11.2024
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:30h
Distance:
3.9km

We were staying in one of Flokehyttene on Ryvardsneset and given the rather strong winds the circumstances for easily sleeping into the Saturday were not ideal anyway -- instead, it was much better to get out into the wind and make an attempt to use a rain-free period for a stroll around Ryvardsneset. First, we took the few steps out to the light house at Ryvarden. With all the rather strong winds, it was clearly an impressive experience (and walking down to Huldrahola was by no means a viable option). Next, we visited the commemoration monument for the Sleipner tragedy a bit north of Ryvarden in 1999. Even though breakfast was tempting a real lot, already, there still seemed to be a good opportunity for including a short trail along the southern coast of Ryvardsneset. This trail, when >>>

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Exploring (parts of) Lysøya

Date:
28.07.2024
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
2:30h
Distance:
4.2km

Even though we knew that Ole Bulls villa would be closed, we still thought that making an excursion to Lysøya could be nice. The ferry took us over to Lysøya from Buena and we started our walk with taking a look at Ole Bulls villa (from the outside, only). From there, we then continued southwards (and upwards) to take a look at a small vista-point ("Udsigten"), before then continuing northwards (and via the heights of Lysøya). This then brought us to the little watch tower ("Tårnet") from which one indeed can enjoy some nice views (over the tree-tops). Thereafter, we walked further northwards in order to take a look at Furulunden (also the highest point on Lysøya). Next on our "ToDo list" was Lysøygrotta, just a little underneath Furulunden (in its west). >>>

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Gløvrebu

Date:
27.07.2024
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:30h
Distance:
2.6km

After our excursion to Skogsøyna , we decided to also see "the split rock" at Gløvrebu. We parked right next to the cemetary of Hjelme church on Seløyna and followed the main trail out to Gløvrebu, choosing the variant that brings one out to the sea early. At Gløvrebu, we then stepped through the gap in the rock -- as one obviously has to! :-) -- before enjoying the early evening near the coast for some time. To get back to our car, we then followed the trail that "hugs" Ramberget (in the west of Hjelme church). 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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Evening walk to Knappen

Date:
26.07.2024
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:30h
Distance:
4.5km

With still a couple of daylight hours to go (easy in July around here!), we decided to simply make a short round to Knappen. Evening light is actually quite nice -- also on Knappen! :-) Selected photos are available as Google photo album . 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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