Sauafjellet and Spjeldsfjellet (25.03.2024)

© Helwig Hauser

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

© Helwig Hauser

Trip Summary

We started at Fjæreide and first went up Sauafjellet. From there, we then reconnected with the trail to Kårtveit north of Sauafjellet (descending Sauafjellet northwards without a trail was just fine; only the last few meters were a bit so that one had to find a way of where to go). We then followed the trail into the direction of Kårtveit, passing by Vardavatnet along the way. At Kårtveit, we wished to continue on another trail (to Spjeldsfjellet, a bit further north). We did not see a more straight-forward way then to first step out and onto road 5242, then follow this road northwards for some 200-300 meters, before then turning right and onto the planned trail, again. To pass by Urafjellet in its north (as planned), we needed to find the right "turn left" where also the power line crosses over. Once in the east of Urafjellet, we ascended northwards (not really with a trail, or should we think that there is a trail?). From there it was then just a few minutes further up to Spjeldsfjellet. To get back to Fjæreide from Spjeldsfjellet, we descended southwards "cutting short" at a few places until we reconnected with the trail that leads to Fjæreide parallel to Fjæreidpollen (in its northwest). Following this trail, we got back to Fjæreide quickly and easily. Altogether a really nice hike! :-)

Photos

Selected photos are available as Google photo album.

Useful Resources

See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway.
Petter Bjørstad has a useful page about Spjeldsfjellet.
Web page UT.no from the Norwegian Trekking Association recommends another hike up and down Spjeldsfjellet.