From Flaktveit to Fløyen (28.06.2015)

© Helwig Hauser

© Helwig Hauser

Note that this track has been created a posteriori, i.e., from memory, not automatically recorded.

Trip Summary

We took bus #4 to Flaktveit and left shortly before the last bus stop. First, we headed in the wrong direction (towards Ulsberglia), probably confused by the many swings, which the bus took, before approaching it final bus stop -- quite embarrassing! :-) But soon we found out, realigning our hike (now in southern direction!), heading towards Hjortland, first. Right after Søre Hjortland and shortly before Grønstølen, we found the path that leads up to the ridge high above Vinddalen. Once up there, one enjoys magnificent views, both towards west via Vinddalen and towards east! From there, heading mostly south, one gets up via Ørnafjellet to a longer ridge that leads to Vikinghytten -- a really nice part of this hike! From Vikinghytten, we headed towards Rundemannen, mostly in western direction. The path is almost changing into a "highway", when approaching Rundemannen! :-) From Rundemannen, we simply descended towards Fløyen via the highly popular walking paths above Bergen. All in all, a very nice hike with great views -- mostly on the "backside" of Vidden, when seen from Bergen!

Photos

Selected photos are available as Google+ photo album.

Useful Resources

Web page WestCoastPeaks.com provides useful information about Rundemanen and Blåmanen.
Web page UT.no from the Norwegian Trekking Association recommends another hike via Vidden.
On Bergentopp 200 there is a page (in Norwegian) about Rundemannen.