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Across Hellen festning

Date:
04.05.2023
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
0:40h
Distance:
3.6km

Short local evening hike.

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Ørneberget and Hellen festning

Date:
03.05.2023
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
0:54h
Distance:
4.1km

Short local hike after work.

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Marøy

Date:
01.05.2023
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
1:14h
Distance:
3.2km

Upon completing our trip to Sjøbua , we decided to take inspiration from Kjell51 (Kjell Øijorden) 's earlier hike at Marøy . We therefore drove the short distance northeast to a parking lot intended for hikers and followed the trails west/northwest. Here there were lots of traces of buildings made by the Germans during the second world war. Again, the strong northerly wind reduced our desire to explore. I did however make a short detour on my own to the small lighthouse at the northwestern tip of the island, for some great views towards the sea and the island of Fedje. When returning to the parking lot, I also made a minor detour to visit the highest point on Marøy .

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Sjøbua

Date:
01.05.2023
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
0:47h
Distance:
2.2km

After the short walk around Kvassnesstemma , we drove north to Radøy for a visit of Sjøbua . From the parking lot to the cabin there is only around 700 meters and, especially for the latter half, there is excellent views along the way. Excellent views from the cabin as well, although today a strong northerly wind cut our stay short. I did however do a quick detour on my own to the peninsula of Byngjo, before we all returned to the parking lot.

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Kvassnesstemma

Date:
01.05.2023
Characteristic:
Walk
Duration:
0:28h
Distance:
1.8km

When having to wait roughly half an hour at Knarvik, we decided to spend the time trying out the gravel road around Kvassnesstemma . This turned out to be a very nice short walk with great views along the way. Highly recommended if in the area and not having enough time for a proper hike.

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Storås and Klauv from Våge

Date:
30.04.2023
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
5:10h
Distance:
22.1km

I have to admit that peak bagging via public transportation has its added challenges, especially when the distance to the trailhead from the nearest bus stop is almost 9.5 km. But in the case of Storås in Sveio , that distance could thankfully be easily covered by following a side road with limited traffic. The trip started by taking the express bus from Bergen to Sveio and getting off at the stop with the interesting name "Søre Våge sør". I immediately left the main road heading south to Haugesund, and instead turned east on a smaller single-lane road. Soon I even left Sveio, entering Haugesund and Rogaland, and would not reenter Sveio until almost an hour later. On my way I also passed by the trailhead for the highest summit in Haugesund called Klauv , which I planned to ascend on my way back (if time permitted).

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Skinstø søyle and Ranten

Date:
29.04.2023
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
1:04h
Distance:
5.0km

Exploring Haukedalen in Åsane with short visits of both Skinstø søyle and Ranten . Both easily accessible by trails and both provided nice views.

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Across Hellen festning

Date:
25.04.2023
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
0:34h
Distance:
3.1km

Short local evening hike.

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Across Hellen festning

Date:
24.04.2023
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
0:35h
Distance:
3.1km

Short local evening hike.

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Klevanuten and Rjoandeggi

Date:
22.04.2023
Characteristic:
Backcountry skiing
Duration:
5:24h
Distance:
17.3km

On a perfect Saturday for skiing, I took the train to Ljosandbotn and followed the marked route up Ljosanddalen to Borgarebuvotni, making a minor detour to visit Appelsintreet . From Borgarebuvotni I continued north before ascending Klevanuten from the northeast. After a short break at the summit I descended into Klevaskaret and ascended to the northern end of Rjoandeggi which I then proceeded to follow south to the highest point . Sunshine and no wind made for an excellent location for my late lunch break. I continued south along the ridge to Søre Rjoandeggi . Overall straightforward, however there were lots of rocks and even larger areas without any snow that had to be properly navigated. After another extended break, all that remained was the very nice descent to the train station. Even though I had tried to take it slow, and include lots of breaks, I still >>>

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