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Slettegga, Austefjellet, and Hausdalshorgi

Date:
22.04.2023
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
4:30h
Distance:
11.1km

It looked like a wonderful spring day and we had a couple of hours. Since we had talked about Slettegga, already, we decided to try a new ascent to Slettegga -- via its southern ridge (up from Bjørnastølen). We drove into the valley of Bontveit (up from Kalandsvatnet) and over the saddle at the high end of the valley and further onto Øvstebøvegen. Near the low point of this road, before crossing over the stream that comes down from the north, we parked and started our hike. Near the bridge over the stream, we left the road to the left and ascended (quite steeply) up Lurabakken. After stepping through a few trees at about 260masl, we continued along a simple trail that leads northwards on the western side of the stream (in parallel to the stream). At about 315masl, we then crossed >>>

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Lyderhorn in significant snow

Date:
11.03.2023
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
1:30h
Distance:
3.0km

Given all the snow and also the varied weather forecast, we decided to do something not so long. Being not so far away, and always a nice hike, we decided to hike up and down Lyderhorn. We parked on the western side (along Kjøkkelvikveien) and headed towards the trail up to Små-Lyderhorn (first) through Olderdalen. Very quickly it became clear that this hike would be different from what we usually experience (due to all the snow!). At first, some steps of another person could be still recognized in the snow, but this person had decided about half-way up to turn around, apparently. Continuing further upwards was then a nice challenge, breaking quite a bit into the deep snow at every step. Up at the saddle next to Små-Lyderhorn, we then decided to put on brodders ("light form of >>>

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Borga in quite some snow

Date:
25.02.2023
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
5:00h
Distance:
10.5km

There was quite some snow to expect and since we still wished to hike, we aimed at choosing a route that would be possible to hike well, even without snoeshoes. Estimating that Borga should still be fine, we drove to the other side of Vidden and parked along Kvamsvegen near Austrestølane. From there, we first hiked up Sauhola, already stepping through a substantial layer of snow. Once up to Bjørndalen and back to the gravel road that also leads up here (offering a less steep, alternative route up), we turned left and crossed over the stream that continues down Sauhola. Now in a southward direction (towards Nedstaflåna), we started to surround Bjørndalen in its south with the goal to find a suitable route up to Borga in the southwest of Bjørndalen. At first, up to about 400masl, this >>>

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Biking Grimseidvegen (with Storrinden and Stendafjellet)

Date:
05.02.2023
Characteristic:
Bike trip
Duration:
2:30h
Distance:
35.6km

This time, we were in the mood for a bike trip. We headed first south, passing by Sælenvatnet in its southwest, before then crossing over the narrow connection of Nordåsvatnet and Grimstadfjorden. While heading further southwards, we included a detour up to Storrinden (this was quite interesting as substantial sections of the road up and down were covered with ice). Once back on Ytrebygdsvegen, we continued further southwards. We crossed Flypassvegen and continued into the direction of Hjellestad. Before actually getting there, however, we turned left (twice) to get onto Grimseidvegen. This way, we had changed direction and were cycling in about eastern/northeastern direction. Once passed Grimseidvatnet, we turned right to get onto Skeievegen that brought us to the other side of Hordnesskogen >>>

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Liafjellet, Strandafjellet, and Ravnefjellet

Date:
22.01.2023
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
2:00h
Distance:
4.5km

We biked to the northwestern end of Løvstien at Øvre Riplegården and started our exploration from there. We first ascended to the ridge in the west of Nilsadalen, following it then towards the south (and upwards). When eventually close to Ravnefjellet (in the west), we crossed over (towards the east) to get up to the southern top of Liafjellet. From there, we connected to the northern top of Liafjellet. Next, we aimed at Strandafjellet via Juvdalen. The descent from Liafjellet into Juvdalen was a bit steep, but still OK. Once in Juvdalen, we descended just a bit more to get up to the northern ridge of Strandafjellet without any climbing. Ascending to Strandafjellet via its northern ridge was then straight-forward and nice. From Strandafjellet, we then connected back to Liafjellet, >>>

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Olsokfjellet, Damsgårdsfjellet, and Gravdalsfjellet

Date:
21.01.2023
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
2:00h
Distance:
6.6km

With limited time available, we decided to do a short hike not far from home. We parked next to Betanien in the north of Fyllingsdalen and started our hike in the direction of Nordnæsdalen. Next the playing field next to Nordnæshytten, we turned right and started our ascent towards Olsokfjellet from there. Due to the snow and ice, it was good to use brodder (light version of crampons). From Olsokfjellet, we then continued to Damsgårdsfjellet (around Tverrdalen). Via Skaret, we then continued further into the direction of Gravdalsfjellet, including also Holefjellet and Nygårdsnipa. From Gravdalsfjellet, we then took a trail down into Espedalen (without passing by Viggohytten first). From there, it was then right back to the car. Really nice to have the opportunity for such a nice >>>

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Hisdalen from Rød

Date:
14.01.2023
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
4:00h
Distance:
8.4km

I had never passed by Rosemyrane in the west of Fanafjellet, so why not hiking into Hisdalen via Rosemyrane? I parked along the road from Fana to Krokeide near Rød and entered the terrain behind house 432, where I had seen something like an old trail before (you need a bit of phantasy, though, to respect it as a trail). This way, I got to the saddle in the west of Rødsaksla quickly and easily, entering the valley with Rosemyrane from its north there. Keeping to the east-side of this valley, I could nicely pass by Rosemyrane without getting all too wet shoes right in the beginning of this hike. :-) Not ascending much, altogether, I continued somewhat in southwestern direction (southeast of Vasslibekken). Instead of descending to Austrevågen at house 110, I tried to find a "half-high" >>>

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xMas hike to Fyllingsnipa

Date:
24.12.2022
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
1:30h
Distance:
5.2km

We started from the parking place at the northern end of Spelhaugen, heading for Eikelifjellet, first. Once across Eikelifjellet, we decided that it was the right day for exploring Fyllingsnipa -- a hill that we usually just pass by. To get there, we crossed over the valley in the east of Eikelifjellet a bit northwest of Tøshaugen, then ascending up to Fyllingsnipa from its south (this ascent is well possible, but a bit steep at times). From Fyllingsnipa, we then continued further northwards, passing by Nipetjørna on its western side. This brought us to a side-top of Lyngbønipa, where we had a good overview of Nipedalen and further towards the west. Thereafter, we just returned back to our car, taking a different route back (a bit further to the west). Selected photos are available as >>>

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Random Walk in Fyllingsdalen

Date:
18.12.2022
Characteristic:
Walk
Duration:
2:00h
Distance:
8.4km

Just a "random walk" in Fyllingsdalen -- no more to write! :-) See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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Snowy Kanadaskogen

Date:
17.12.2022
Characteristic:
Walk
Duration:
1:30h
Distance:
5.8km

Just a nice walk into snowy Kanadaskogen, visiting Langaheia in the east of Store Krokatjørna. Selected photos are available as Google photo album . See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway .

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