Ovriseggi (22.07.2020)
Written by hbar (Harald Barsnes)
| Start point | Ovriseggi p-plass (887m) |
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| Endpoint | Ovriseggi p-plass (887m) |
| Characteristic | Hillwalk |
| Duration | 0h 59min |
| Distance | 3.7km |
| Vertical meters | 149m |
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| Ascents | Ovriseggi (961m) | 22.07.2020 |
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| Visits of other PBEs | Ovridseggi parkering (887m) | 22.07.2020 |
Ovriseggi
On the way from Bergen to Sogndal we stopped at the start of the descent to Vik for a quick visit of Ovriseggi. Note that the right-hand turn into Ovridseggi parkering is partially hidden when coming from the south and requires a steep turn. From the parking lot we followed the marked trail north along the ridge, with excellent views into Ovrisdalen. The trail had some wet areas, but was otherwise straightforward to follow.
Just before reaching the summit of Ovriseggi, we had to descend relatively steeply into a small valley before making the final ascent to the highest point. This potentially slippery section can however easily be avoided by following the alternative trail to the west (see the return route). The summit provided excellent views down into Bøadalen, although Vik itself was partially hidden by Daurmålshaugen. The trail continued along the ridge to Daurmålshaugen, but this slightly lower summit would have to wait for another day, and we instead returned along the same route to the parking lot.
In summary, a very nice short hike with excellent views that can be highly recommended as a short break when driving across Vikafjellet to/from Vik.
| Start date | 22.07.2020 13:01 (UTC+01:00 DST) |
| End date | 22.07.2020 14:00 (UTC+01:00 DST) |
| Total Time | 0h 59min |
| Moving Time | 0h 57min |
| Stopped Time | 0h 2min |
| Overall Average | 3.8km/h |
| Moving Average | 3.9km/h |
| Distance | 3.7km |
| Vertical meters | 148m |
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