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Evening visit to the Shiratani Unsui Gorge

Date:
02.07.2025
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:00h
Distance:
3.3km

There was still a bit of daylight time left -- we thus drove up to the Shiratani Unsui Gorge to have one relatively quick look. In principle, one could start from this place to extensive hikes, but given the relatively short time left, we only walked around the gorge for short while. Clearly, experiencing the jungle in the evening is also something very special! :-) Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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Visiting Kumamoto Castle

Date:
29.06.2025
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:30h
Distance:
3.2km

We had chosen to stay over night in Kumamoto to see Kumamoto Castle. After finding the actual entry to the castle area, we then approached it via a big bridge, which is errected to bypass major renovation work that became necessary after an earthquake had caused serious damage to multiple structure at and around the historc castle. It was possible, though, to enter the castle and to make a tour through it (with many, many others!). Eventually, we just made it back in an attempt to limit our time in the substantial heat of the day. Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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Hiking Mt. Inari with the 1000 Torii gates

Date:
23.06.2025
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
3:00h
Distance:
6.8km

We first took a bus towards the NW of the Fushimi Inari Shrine, then walking up to the shrine (among many, many other tourists!). Further upwards, we first followed the main route, plassing through numerous red torii gates. Slightly north of Omokaru Stone, we then left the main trail, following a side-trail towards the East (Fushimi Kandakara Shrine). There, and following this minor side-trail further eastwards, we entered an amazing bamboo forest, soon later reaching an old cemetary in the woods. By that time, a thunderstorm had developed with some rain, adding to the very special atmosphere in the forest. A bit further along the trail, we then tried to find the Shiragiku waterfall, but turned around in the bamboo forest because to too many fallen bamboo trees, blocking our progress. >>>

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Luxembourg (and back via the Plateau de Kirchberg)

Date:
03.06.2025
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
5:00h
Distance:
9.1km

Starting with a nice and interesting guided tour through the historic city of Luxembourg, this walk was ended with a late evening return to the hotel via the Plateau de Kirchberg. Places visited: Pont Adolphe, Place de la Constitution, Chemin de la Corniche, Place Guillaume II, Place d'Armes, Montée de Clausen, Fort Obergrünewald, Fort Thüngen, Philharmonie Luxembourg, and the Plateau de Kirchberg. Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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Luxembourg via the Plateau de Kirchberg

Date:
01.06.2025
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
3:00h
Distance:
11.6km

Evening walk to downtown Luxembourg. I started from Parc Hotel Alvisse and ascended first the Plateau de Kirchberg at op de Schleed. I then headed to the still relatively newly built up area at the Plateau de Kirchberg. There, I then passed by the Philharmonic Hall of Luxembourg. I then walked through the fortifications at Fort Thüngen to descend into the valley of the Alzette. On the other side, I found a way to get up to the Plateau Altmünster. From there, I used the Montée de Clausen to get into the city of Luxembourg. After walking across both the Place Guillaume II and the Place d'Armes, I then decided that it was time to head back to the hotel. Near the Rue des Bains, I got onto the Avenue de la Porte-Neuve, which I then followed until I got on the Rue des Glacis. Where this >>>

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Exploring the south of Turøyna

Date:
30.05.2025
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
2:00h
Distance:
5.2km

The day was just too nice to not escape in the evening for a short exploration of the south of Turøyna. We parked near the central roundabout at Turøyna and tried to find a good entry point from Kalderasvegen to start our exploration. We first left the road prematurely and then, after getting back we tried again a few meters further in the southwest. The trail head is basically invisible from the road, but we found it anyway (at the second attempt). From there, the trail is barely visible and one quickly gets in a pretty wet forest just a few meters from the road. Navigating some minor ups and downs, we then made it to the northern ridge of a small hill south of Kalderasvegen. We then made it through another small valley to get to the next hill, a bit further to the SSW. After crossing >>>

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Lyderhorn

Date:
24.05.2025
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:30h
Distance:
2.9km

We had something like two hours available and thus aimed at "just" Lyderhorn in the neighborhood. Always nice to hike up and down this little mountain with nonetheless impressive views! :-) 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 Lyderhorn and also web page WestCoastPeaks.com provides useful information about Lyderhorn and Ørnafjellet .

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Knappen

Date:
01.05.2025
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:00h
Distance:
4.4km

With only little time at our hands (or feet?), we did only a quick excursion to nearby Knappen. Nice! :-) Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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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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