Bergsdalen to Evanger via Hamlagrøhornet (06.07.2024)

Written by hbar (Harald Barsnes) GSM

Start point Bergsdalsvegen v/Holeberg (565m)
Endpoint Evanger stasjon (17m)
Characteristic Hillwalk
Duration 5h 24min
Distance 18.4km
Vertical meters 768m
GPS
Ascents Hamlagrøhornet (1,083m) 06.07.2024 11:32
Løva (1,034m) 06.07.2024 12:11
Visits of other PBEs Alexander Grieghytten (617m) 06.07.2024 10:09
Vossedalstølen (606m) 06.07.2024 14:31
Evanger stasjon (17m) 06.07.2024 15:34

Bergsdalen to Evanger via Hamlagrøhornet

The start of the hike
The start of the hike
Sign at the start of the hike
Sign at the start of the hike
Alexander Grieghytten
Alexander Grieghytten
Other "hikers" on the trail
Other "hikers" on the trail
Approaching Hamlagrøhornet
Approaching Hamlagrøhornet
Kjerringafjellet and Storliknausen
Kjerringafjellet and Storliknausen
The start of my off-trail ascent
The start of my off-trail ascent
Kjerringfjellet from the ascent
Kjerringfjellet from the ascent

I started by taking the train to Dale and from there the bus up to Bergsdalen where I got off at the start of the gravel road to Alexander Grieghytten. After a quick look at the cabin I continued on a marked trail north towards Evanger. At the top of the pass I however turned right, left the marked trail, and headed off-trail to the summit of Hamlagrøhornet. Here I visited all of the potential highest points (the one just south of the largest cairn seems to be the real summit) before continuing northeast via Såta to Løva.

Løva stood out from the rest of the terrain but could still be easily ascended. The unusual rock formations making up the ridge seemed to be very good cairn building material, as there were at least four cairns at or near the summit. After a short lunch break, I descended the same way before heading north and then northwest to reconnect with the marked trail.

Upon returning to the trail, I however quickly concluded that a more correct description would be marked route, as the trail itself was not really visible. Many of the trail markers had been recently repainted though, and lots of new ones added, hence the route could still be followed without too much trouble. Much better than during my previous hike in the same area, that time to Mykkeltveitveten.

As I was descending into Velebotnen south of Vossedalstølen, I noticed a large golden eagle, i.e. kongeørn, taking off and disappearing in the distance. It turned out that a dead sheep close to the trail was what had attracted its attention. After noting down the sheep's ID tags I continued to Vossedalstølen where I met two locals. The sheep was not theirs, but they would take care of informing its owner. All that remained was then for me to head north to the start/end of the very steep gravel road and conclude the hike by following it down to the train station at Evanger and the train back to Bergen.

In summary, a nice hike with great views that can be recommended. Just do not have too high expectations for the marked trail. Better to think of it as a marked route.

Approaching the summit of Hamlagrøhornet
Approaching the summit of Hamlagrøhornet
Hamlagrøvatnet from south of the summit
Hamlagrøvatnet from south of the summit
The summit area at Hamlagrøhornet
The summit area at Hamlagrøhornet
The highest point at Hamlagrøhornet with Kjerringfjellet in the background
The highest point at Hamlagrøhornet with Kjerringfjellet in the background
The largest cairn at Hamlagrøhornet (note: not the summit)
The largest cairn at Hamlagrøhornet (note: not the summit)
Towards Hodnaberg from Hamlagrøhornet
Towards Hodnaberg from Hamlagrøhornet
Approaching Løva
Approaching Løva
Along the ridge of Løva
Along the ridge of Løva
The summit of Løva
The summit of Løva
A fourth cairn east of the summit at Løva
A fourth cairn east of the summit at Løva
Looking back at Løva
Looking back at Løva
Heading north/northeast to reconnect with the marked trail/route
Heading north/northeast to reconnect with the marked trail/route
Kjerringfjellet from the east
Kjerringfjellet from the east
Back on the marked trail/route
Back on the marked trail/route
Kvitafjellet from the start of the descent to Evanger
Kvitafjellet from the start of the descent to Evanger
Intersection of trails southwest of Mykkeltveitveten
Intersection of trails southwest of Mykkeltveitveten
The marked trail/route to Evanger
The marked trail/route to Evanger
Velebotnen. Can you spot the golden eagle near the center of the picture?
Velebotnen. Can you spot the golden eagle near the center of the picture?
Virebotnen
Virebotnen
The gravel road to Evanger
The gravel road to Evanger
The very steep gravel road to Evanger with Styveshorgi in the background
The very steep gravel road to Evanger with Styveshorgi in the background
Approaching Evanger with Styveshorgi in the background
Approaching Evanger with Styveshorgi in the background
Start date 06.07.2024 10:03
(UTC+01:00 DST)
End date 06.07.2024 15:27
(UTC+01:00 DST)
Total Time 5h 24min
Moving Time 5h 07min
Stopped Time 0h 17min
Overall Average 3.4km/h
Moving Average 3.6km/h
Distance 18.4km
Vertical meters 767m

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