Bjørnaneset in Arboretet (29.04.2023)

© Helwig Hauser

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

© Helwig Hauser

Trip Summary

With some mixed weather prediction and a few other duties to do on this Saturday, we decided to "just" explore Arboretet in Milde a little further. We parked at the parking lot in the northwest of Arboretet and started our walk along the main gravel road. Only a few meters into it, however, we decided that we rather were up for some exploration and deviated to the south, up Gravåsen. From there, we then connected to Søre Vasshaugen, before then heading in a more northern direction. Near Mørkevatnet, we crossed the gravel road and continued on the western side of this small lake. In the north of it, we then found a convenient way to get over to the other, northeastern side. Already near Vestrepollen there, we continued into the direction of Bjørnaneset, following the shoreline of Vestrepollen as closely as what made sense. These brought us to some nice places, which visitors of Arboretet not reach so easily (at least not when staying on the main paths). North of Bjørnaneshaugen, for example, we found a bench very close to Vestrepollen -- clearly a very nice place! :-) We then surrounded Bjørnaneset, also coming by a nice cabin there. To get back, we then followed the western shore of Nordre Mørkevågen in southward direction, before we connected with one of the main trails through Arboretet. To get back, we then simply followed some of the nice trails through Arboretet. All in all, a nicely refreshing walk! :-)

Photos

Selected photos are available as Google photo album.

Useful Resources

See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway.
Web page UT.no from the Norwegian Trekking Association also recommends a walk into Arobretet.