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Cycling: From Barsnes to Rubbeskallen

Date:
26.07.2018
Characteristic:
Bike trip - road
Duration:
1:51h
Distance:
17.2km

Short cycling trip from Barsnes to Rubbeskallen (and back), following the new almost completed Fjordstien and later the cycling and walking path to Rubbeskallen.

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Dulpeknatten from Ivarsbu

Date:
23.07.2018
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:36h
Distance:
4.6km

After the rather short hike to Stølefjell some of us decided to go straight for a second hike, this time south to Dulpeknatten . We followed trails (almost) all the way, adding an extra loop around Velse Stølevann on the way back to Ivarsbu . Dulpeknatten did not have a distinct highest point, more of a summit area, and the views where also rather limited. Still a nice short hike, but clearly not the kind of summit one travels long distances to visit.

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Stølefjell from Ivarsbu

Date:
23.07.2018
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
2:02h
Distance:
3.3km

Short morning hike from Ivarsbu up the surprisingly steep trail to the cairn at Stølefjell . Great views from the summit, especially for such a short hike. Almost on par with yesterday's views from Styggmann . After a quick bite we returned the same way to Ivarsbu.

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Styggmann from Ivarsbu

Date:
22.07.2018
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
6:39h
Distance:
16.7km

After spending the night at Ivarsbu we started out along the trails to Styggmann . Overall the trails where easy to follow. The only exception was in the area around Store Kongstjern where we ended up losing the trail for a short time. Just before reaching our main goal, we also made a short off-trail detour to visit the oddly shaped Rønseterfjellet . After reconnecting with the trail we continued to Styggmann where we had a brief lunch before starting our descent, choosing the alternative southern trail in order to make it into more of a roundtrip. Overall a nice hike that felt slightly longer than expected. Perhaps due to the large stretches inside the forest with limited views.

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Prestholtskarvet

Date:
21.07.2018
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
3:08h
Distance:
8.9km

We used the standard route up Prestholtskardet from the parking lot at Prestholtseter before trying to follow the partially marked trail across the numerous rocks, and some remaining snow, towards the summit of Prestholtskarvet . Good views from the summit, but due to all the rocks, it is probably nicer to visit this summit in the winter time.

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Kvasshovd

Date:
20.07.2018
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:58h
Distance:
7.4km

Short evening hike before spending the night at Haugastøl. All of the hike was along clear and easy-to-follow trails, although Kvasshovd itself was not indicated on any of the signs. The only trouble I had was missing my exit when heading east after visiting the summit, but the trail was quickly relocated. Much better views from the summit than expected, especially towards Hallingskarvet.

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Dyranutane

Date:
20.07.2018
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
0:41h
Distance:
3.5km

Quick visit to Dyranutane while the rest of my party was taking a break at Dyranut . Started by following the marked trail northeast, but soon realized it was not heading for the summit. I therefore left the trail and easily made my own way to the cairn indicating the highest point at Dyranutane. Excellent views, especially towards Hardangerjøkulen . On the return I decided on a more direct route south to reconnect with the trail and soon found myself back at the car. A nice short hike for those wanting a break while driving across Hardangervidden.

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Vøringsfossen and Sysendammen

Date:
20.07.2018
Characteristic:
Car drive

Short stops at Vøringsfossen and Sysendammen on the way to Haugastøl. We used the new platforms outside Fossli Hotell that provided much better (and safer) views towards the waterfall. Much better views compared to my previous visit on the west side of the river. Sysendammen was also a positive surprise, with excellent views towards Hardangerjøkulen . Well worth a visit.

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Genome Campus Roundtrip

Date:
17.07.2018
Characteristic:
Walk
Distance:
4.7km

Short walk around the Genome Campus in Hinxton during a break when teaching at the European Bioinformatics Institute.

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Fløyfjellet from Skredderdalen

Date:
14.07.2018
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
2:02h
Distance:
6.5km

Short local hike with an alternative steep route to Fløyfjellet from Skredderdalen. After quick visits of both Fløyfjellet and Fløyvarden , I followed a similiar steep and unusual route back down to Fjellveien. Note that while all of this hike follows trails, there are some steeper sections that require some very light scrambling.

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