Stortårnet (02.09.2017)

Written by hbar (Harald Barsnes) GSM

Start point Søre Fjellavegen (44m)
Endpoint Søre Fjellavegen (44m)
Characteristic Hillwalk
Duration 0h 34min
Distance 1.1km
Vertical meters 68m
GPS
Ascents Stortårnet (110m) 02.09.2017 18:15

Stortårnet

Trailhead is visible from the road
Trailhead is visible from the road
Markers all the way to the summit
Markers all the way to the summit
The cairn at Stortårnet
The cairn at Stortårnet
The cairn at Stortårnet
The cairn at Stortårnet

On the way back from our hike to Førdesveten (Førdesveten from Stranda) we decided to make a quick stop at Stortårnet. Parked at a parking lot next a motor sport area. Thanks to Kjell's trip report we easily found the marked trailhead on the other side of the road, about 100 meters north from the parking lot.

Due to the low evening sun we still lost the trail though, hence the GPS track does not exactly follow the marked trail. We reconnected with the trail towards the summit and arrived at the small cairn which also included a visitor register.

We were surprised at the large number of registered visits to such a minor summit that is really only accessible by car. But I guess it is used as a frequent trip objective for the locals.

Very nice views from the summit. Perhaps not worth a hike on its own, unless you're a local, but great as a bonus on the way home from other more challenging summits at Sotra.


The cairn at Stortårnet with Førdesveten (and more) in the background
The cairn at Stortårnet with Førdesveten (and more) in the background
The cairn at Stortårnet
The cairn at Stortårnet
Liatårnet seen from Stortårnet
Liatårnet seen from Stortårnet
Northwest from Stortårnet
Northwest from Stortårnet
Northeast from Stortårnet
Northeast from Stortårnet
South from Stortårnet
South from Stortårnet

Start date 02.09.2017 18:15
(UTC+01:00 DST)
End date 02.09.2017 18:49
(UTC+01:00 DST)
Total Time 0h 34min
Moving Time 0h 24min
Stopped Time 0h 9min
Overall Average 2.0km/h
Moving Average 2.8km/h
Distance 1.1km
Vertical meters 67m

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