Nice round around Småvatnet near Alvøen (21.02.2026)
Written by HHauser (Helwig Hauser)
| Start point | Alvøen sports arena (45m) |
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| Endpoint | Alvøen sports arena (45m) |
| Characteristic | Walk |
| Duration | 2h 00min |
| Distance | 6.6km |
| Vertical meters | 292m |
| GPS |
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| Ascents | Ospehaugen (82m) | 21.02.2026 |
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| Visits of other PBEs | Alvøen idrettspark (48m) | 21.02.2026 |
| Gullaksdalen (23m) | 21.02.2026 | |
| Gullaksgrind (22m) | 21.02.2026 | |
| Vassenden skole (tuft) (29m) | 21.02.2026 |
Trip Summary
There was an idea of spring in the air and so we decided to make a round around Småvatnet near Alvøen. We parked in the north, right next to Alvøveien, not far from the soccer fields there. To get south towards Småvatnet, we first crossed over Ospehaugen. Further south, we then started our round around the lake by exploring the small peninsular in the west of Slettebakksvika. Next was then to walk around Slettebakksvika and heading further south on the east-side of Småvatnet. This stretch is a bit interesting, since one has to find a way to get through (with quite some cliffs connecting more or less directly to Småvatnet). Since we had done this before, we knew that it could be done, and so it was without difficulties that we made it to Gullaksdalen. From there, we then followed the trail to Vassenden at the south-end of Småvatnet. To get back, we first followed Gamle byveien, before then continuing along Håkonshellaveien (and then Alvøveien).
Photos
Selected photos are available as Google photo album.
Useful Resources
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