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Svabergfjellet from Sollibotn

Date:
15.05.2026
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
7:31h
Distance:
20.5km

A return to Gulen to complete the ascent of Svabergfjellet that I had to abandon due to running out of time during my hike three weeks earlier . Once more I took the express boat from Bergen and followed the gravel path towards Eivindvik but this time skipping the visit of Gulakvila and Kvitebergnova and instead heading directly to Undertun and the marked trailhead for the hike around Undertundalen. After a quick stop at Flogefjellet , I continued east towards Svabergfjellet via Flolifjellet on a rather weak and (at best) inconsistently marked trail. But at least the otherwise potentially challenging descent into Floliskardet was clearly marked and the overall direction, except for the descent to Floliskardet, was pretty obvious. Due to a strong and cold wind at the summit, I did not stay long at Svabergfjellet but quickly continued towards Heia and Ormekletten , still on a rather weak and inconsistently >>>

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Across Hellen festning

Date:
14.05.2026
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
0:37h
Distance:
3.1km

Short local evening hike after spending Ascension Day at the home office.

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Voksenkollen to Frognerseteren via Tryvannshøgda

Date:
12.05.2026
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
0:41h
Distance:
3.1km

When a two-day conference in Oslo came to an end, I did not head directly for the airport but rather hopped on the metro for a short hike to Tryvannshøgda . I got off at Voksenkollen and from there followed the roads towards the large tower near the summit. The highest point was just next to the road and was thus easily reached. From the top, I descended via various gravel roads to the metro stop at Frognerseteren. Here I had considered to include a visit of Roseslottet , but due to a ticket price of 100 kr and only 10 minutes to spare, I decided to leave this for a potential future visit.

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Sightseeing in Oslo

Date:
10.05.2026
Characteristic:
Walk
Duration:
2:46h
Distance:
7.8km

A bit of sightseeing in Oslo with an old colleague after my solo ascent of Nordbykollen in Drammen .

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Nordbykollen from Drammen stasjon

Date:
10.05.2026
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
3:03h
Distance:
9.8km

When having to arrive the day before to attend a two-day conference in Oslo, I decided to leave Bergen early such that I could also get the chance to include a short hike. After flying to Gardermoen I continued by train to Drammen from where I set aim for Nordbykollen just as it stopped raining and the sun started to appear. I quickly came across signs for Nordbykollen which I could more or less follow all the way to the summit. I did however make a couple of minor detours on the way, including an ascent of Svenskeåsen and a lunch break at Speiderhytta , before heading to the large lookout tower at the top of Nordbykollen. I descended via an alternative route and then returned the same way to the train station. Overall, a nice short hike with excellent views from the summit thanks to the tower.

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Sandvika stasjon

Date:
10.05.2026
Characteristic:
Walk

Brief stop at Sandvika stasjon when travelling from Gardermoen to Drammen.

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Hellen festning

Date:
09.05.2026
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
0:40h
Distance:
3.0km

Short local hike just before sunset.

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Oppstemten and Hellerane

Date:
07.05.2026
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:55h
Distance:
5.9km

Short hike before heading home from work. For the descent I explored a new route via Hellerane . Weak and steepish at the top but otherwise ok. Probably works even better as an ascent route though and should most likely be avoided in the winter when there is snow and ice. Nice viewpoint at Hellerane.

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Across Hellen festning

Date:
05.05.2026
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
0:37h
Distance:
3.2km

Short local evening hike.

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Haugsneset

Date:
04.05.2026
Characteristic:
Walk
Duration:
0:36h
Distance:
1.9km

Short stroll during a break before dinner when attending a conference at Solstrand .

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