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Merkesholten

Date:
08.06.2024
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
0:42h
Distance:
1.4km

After the overall uninteresting ascent of Beinvedfjellet , we had one more presumably similar summit to ascend, namely Merkesholten . This would however turn out to be a much more enjoyable short hike. We parked next to the road at Byrklelandsvatnet and simply headed off-trail in the direction of the summit. Thankfully the terrain was much more open and hiking-friendly than at Beinvedfjellet and it did not take long before we arrived at a summit which even provided relatively good views. With dark clouds in the horizon we still did not stay long before descending along more or less the same route, and shortly after we began the drive south for our final hike of the day to Hatten, Snaufjellet and Dalsfjellet , the rain again started pouring down.

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Beinvedfjellet

Date:
08.06.2024
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
0:40h
Distance:
1.4km

On the way south from our visit of Melshovden , we did not drive far before finding parking next to the road and starting our ascent of Beinvedfjellet . Thankfully this was a short hike as the terrain was the least inviting of the day with lots of wet areas and an uneven ground with only the occasional deer track. Next to no views from the summit, the only exception being Mongstad which could be spotted in the distance. After a couple of pictures we therefore quickly returned along more or less the same route. With three summits in the bag, we drove northeast to Byrkjelandsvatnet for our ascent of Merksholten .

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Melshovden

Date:
08.06.2024
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
0:52h
Distance:
2.2km

After the short drive from Ytre Haugsdal and our ascent of Svelikulten , we found parking next to the road at Rambjørg and from there followed a tractor road north. To our surprise the rain, which according to the forecast was supposed to last all day, had now been replaced by sunshine and we definitely did not complain. The steep trail up to the summit of Melshovden was marked with blue ribbons but the trailhead could still easily have been missed if it weren't for the GPS tracks from previous trip reports. The trail itself was also partly hidden underneath the tall grasses and ferns but was still relatively easy to follow. Excellent views from the summit and overall a nice short hike that can be recommended. We returned the same way and then drove a short distance south to ascend Beinvedfjellet .

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Svelikulten

Date:
08.06.2024
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
0:49h
Distance:
3.1km

Based on the success of our previous trip to Masfjorden in February where Endre and I visited a total of seven summits, we decided to have another go. Once more we arrived via the cable ferry from Masfjordnes to Duesund. From there drove northwest to Ytre Haugsdal for the first goal of the day: Svelikulten . We parked at the crossroads at the end of the road and followed a tractor road north towards the summit. The tractor road gradually turned into a marked trail that led us all the way to a summit that provided surprisingly good views, although today rather limited by the low-hanging rain clouds. We therefore did not stay long before returning the same way. Back in the car, we drove the short distance east to Rambjørg to ascend Melshovden .

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Sandviksbatteriet, Sandvikspilen and Sandviksfjellet

Date:
02.06.2024
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
2:17h
Distance:
10.0km

Local Sunday hike in Sandviken.

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Mysterfjell and Åsen

Date:
01.06.2024
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
4:57h
Distance:
12.5km

I started by taking the train to Dale and from there the bus to Eidslandet where I got off at Olavika at the start of Mystervegen. After passing the last house in Mystervegen I passed through a gate, and later on a second gate, and continued on a tractor road that soon turned into a marked trail that lead me up to Leiro . Here I had hoped to locate a trail towards Storfjellet but only found weak animal tracks and before long I was simply aiming for Storfjellet and heading off-trail in that direction. Thankfully the terrain was easy to navigate and I arrived at the summit without any issues. Excellent views back down towards Myster and Eidslandet from just west of the highest point. Due to lots of flies I however did not stay long before turning my attention to the real goal of the day: Mysterfjell . Not sure where the name >>>

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Ørneberget and Furukammen

Date:
31.05.2024
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
0:54h
Distance:
4.0km

Short local evening hike.

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Skaugumsåsen and Djupdalsåsen

Date:
22.05.2024
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
3:58h
Distance:
11.1km

When attending a two-day conference at Holmen Fjordhotell outside Oslo we had to arrive the day before (to catch the morning session on the first day). Upon arriving we quickly decided to take advantage of the excellent weather for some afternoon hiking. After buying some food nearby we took a bus to Solgården, followed the road up to Semsvannet utfartsparkering and from there continued on the marked trail to Skaugumsåsen . The steep ascent from the south bordered on scrambling, and the dry sand did not make it any easier, but by being extra careful it did not take long before the terrain flattened out and we could start enjoying the excellent views. There were several vantage points to choose from and we stopped for a very late lunch break at one of them. As returning our ascent route was not very tempting, and I had not yet visited the highest point, >>>

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Ørneberget, Rognåsen and Håmanen

Date:
21.05.2024
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:59h
Distance:
7.0km

Local evening hike after work.

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Påskåsen

Date:
20.05.2024
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
2:01h
Distance:
5.0km

The last day of a long weekend was spent visiting Påskåsen . I started by taking the boat from Strandkaiterminalen in Bergen to Leirvik. Here there was another boat waiting for the final leg to Fjelbergøy. I was the only passenger disembarking, roughly two hours after leaving Bergen. By following the road north I soon arrived at a tractor road that took me up to the unmarked trailhead. (PB indicates a parking lot at the end of this road, but there is only room for one car and I do not think the area is really meant for parking.) Thanks to previous trip reports I here left the tractor road and continued on an unmarked trail heading south/southwest. The trail later turned towards the summit and could be easily followed all the way to the highest point. Limited views from the top, except for an opening >>>

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