Blyfjell and Torvedalshytta from Grøndalsvatnet (21.06.2025)


Start point Grøndalsvatnet p-plass (775m)
Endpoint Gullbrå (586m)
Characteristic Hillwalk
Duration 5h 31min
Distance 14.8km
Vertical meters 865m
GPS
Ascents Blyfjell (1,237m) 21.06.2025 11:58
Visits of other PBEs Grøndalsvatnet p-plass (775m) 21.06.2025 10:31
Torvedalshytta (812m) 21.06.2025 14:25

Blyfjell and Torvedalshytta from Grøndalsvatnet

Grøndalsvatnet p-plass
Grøndalsvatnet p-plass
Locked gate below Grøndalsvatnet
Locked gate below Grøndalsvatnet
Grøndalsvatnet
Grøndalsvatnet
Approaching the start of the ascent
Approaching the start of the ascent
Ascending towards Blyfjell
Ascending towards Blyfjell
The steepest part of the ascent
The steepest part of the ascent
Looking back at Grøndalsvatnet
Looking back at Grøndalsvatnet
The summit cairn in the distance
The summit cairn in the distance

For a while I had been looking into how to get to the northeastern end of Eksingedalen via public transportations to ascend the final two peaks I had left in this area, and while doable, it seemed to require a long walk to either Evanger or Myrkdalen/Vinje at the end of the hike. When Endre suggested a joint trip to Eksingedalen I was therefore quick to say yes, and we came up with a plan covering all of the peaks we had left between us.

After the roughly two-hour drive from Bergen, Endre dropped me off at the parking lot south of Grøndalsvatnet before returning west for this ascents of Eggane, Blåvasshorgi, Sørvest for Hundeggi and Storhaug, while I continued northeast towards Blyfjell. The off-trail ascent was relatively easy, however my chosen route was not the best and included more ups and downs than necessary. There were also lots of sections of exposed mountainside that would probably have been more challenging during wet conditions.

When getting closer to the summit there were longer patches of snow that had to be traversed to arrive at the large summit cairn. Here there were excellent panoramic views and I had a short stop and a minor detour to an alternative vantage point before starting my descent. Given that my ascent route had not been optimal I opted for a slightly different descent which overall turned out better, I even connected with a trail/track towards the very end.

Back on the gravel road, I followed it across the dam and across a second smaller dam to the east before ascending via a weak trail/track up to Runebrekkene and from there taking a shortcut to connect with the marked trail to Torvedalshytta. After a quick lunch break outside the cabin, I continued west along the marked trail to return to the gravel road to Gullbrå. Here I met up with Endre and we drove the short distance west to Ekse for a joint ascent of Loneggi.

In summary, the summit of Blyfjell can be easily reached from Grøndalsvatnet and including Torvedalshytta as part of the hike allows for various interesting roundtrip options.


Approaching the summit
Approaching the summit
The summit cairn at Blyfjell
The summit cairn at Blyfjell
Skabotsvarden from Blyfjell
Skabotsvarden from Blyfjell
Finnbunuten from Blyfjell
Finnbunuten from Blyfjell
Kvitanosi from Blyfjell
Kvitanosi from Blyfjell
West from Blyfjell
West from Blyfjell
Southwest from west of the summit at Blyfjell
Southwest from west of the summit at Blyfjell
Returning to Grøndalsvatnet
Returning to Grøndalsvatnet
Crossing the dam at Grøndalsvatnet
Crossing the dam at Grøndalsvatnet
The second smaller dam west of Raunebrekkene
The second smaller dam west of Raunebrekkene
Trail/track to Raunebrekkene
Trail/track to Raunebrekkene
Raunebrekkene
Raunebrekkene
Marked trail to Torvedalshytta
Marked trail to Torvedalshytta
Looking back at Blyfjell from the marked trail
Looking back at Blyfjell from the marked trail
Descending to Torvedalshytta
Descending to Torvedalshytta
Kvitanosi from the descent to Torvedalshytta
Kvitanosi from the descent to Torvedalshytta
Torvedalshytta
Torvedalshytta
Looking back at Torvedalshytta
Looking back at Torvedalshytta
Kvitanosi (left) and Kjerringsnosi (right) from the trail to Gullbrå
Kvitanosi (left) and Kjerringsnosi (right) from the trail to Gullbrå
The trail to Gullbrå
The trail to Gullbrå
Almost back on the gravel road
Almost back on the gravel road
Kjerringsnosi from the gravel road to Gullbrå
Kjerringsnosi from the gravel road to Gullbrå

Start date 21.06.2025 10:31
(UTC+01:00 DST)
End date 21.06.2025 16:02
(UTC+01:00 DST)
Total Time 5h 31min
Moving Time 4h 45min
Stopped Time 0h 46min
Overall Average 2.7km/h
Moving Average 3.1km/h
Distance 14.8km
Vertical meters 864m

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