Skorseteggi and Kolingseggi from Oppheimsvatnet to Kløve (22.10.2022)

Written by hbar (Harald Barsnes) GSM

Start point Framnes (336m)
Endpoint Kløve stasjon (227m)
Characteristic Hillwalk
Duration 5h 10min
Distance 19.0km
Vertical meters 809m
GPS
Ascents Kolingseggi (941m) 22.10.2022
Skorseteggi (972m) 22.10.2022
Skorseteggi Sør (965m) 22.10.2022
Visits of other PBEs Kløve stasjon (227m) 22.10.2022
Liaset (692m) 22.10.2022
Liaset p-plass (695m) 22.10.2022
Liaset stølsveg (437m) 22.10.2022
Øyjordsstølen (646m) 22.10.2022

Skorseteggi and Kolingseggi from Oppheimsvatnet to Kløve

Oppheimsvatnet and Storanosi
Oppheimsvatnet and Storanosi
Oppheimsvatnet
Oppheimsvatnet
The marked trailhead
The marked trailhead
Sign at the trailhead
Sign at the trailhead
The new tractor road at the start
The new tractor road at the start
Marked trail to Øyjordsstølen
Marked trail to Øyjordsstølen
Marked trail to Øyjordsstølen
Marked trail to Øyjordsstølen
Arriving at Øyjordsstølen
Arriving at Øyjordsstølen
Looking back at Oppheimsvatnet
Looking back at Oppheimsvatnet
Trail towards Skorseteggi
Trail towards Skorseteggi

I started by taking the train to Voss with the plan to continue on the bus to Framnes at the western end of Oppheimsvatnet. Due to signaling problems in the tunnel between Bergen and Arna the train ended up arriving 15 minutes late at Voss, but thankfully I still managed to catch the bus heading for Gudvangen. In fact, there were two buses as apparently the tourist season was not quite over.

After getting off the bus at Framnes, I walked back along the main road for about 200 meters (on a broad sidewalk) to cross the bridge to the south side of Oppheimsvatnet where I continued south along Langedalsvegen (the second exit to the right) until locating the marked trailhead for Lemme. The first 100 meters or so consisted of a new tractor road where the earth/mud had not quite set yet, but then changed into a trail marked with red T's that I would be following all the way to Liaset.

It started raining shortly after I left the road behind, but at least it was only light rain and almost came to an end when I got to Øyjordsstølen. From there on the weather would gradually improve, even though the promised sunshine did not materialize until towards the very end of the hike, thus limiting the otherwise excellent views.

The marked trail was overall easy to follow, although the quality was highly variable, with lots of wet areas. There was also a bit of ice here and there, but it was generally easy to avoid, and a tiny bit of snow as I got higher up. I therefore soon arrived at the summit of Skorseteggi without any real issues. I had the summit all to myself. In fact, the only company so far was a deer buck growling somewhere in the distance.

I quickly continued south along the trail to Kolingseggi, with the only challenge being the trail splitting south of Skorsetvatnet where it took me a while to figure out which of the options to follow. Perhaps a sign here would have been useful, although the main direction was pretty obvious. At Kolingseggi I finally came across other hikers and it may seem like Kolingseggi, and not Skorseteggi, is the main target for the locals. Understandable given the excellent views from the summit. After a short lunch break south of the summit, I descended to Liaset where I came across an excellent viewpoint just north of the parking lot where I took lots of pictures.

I then continued south along the road to Lemme and onwards to Kløve (called Klyve on the map). While I tried to take it slow, I still ended up arriving almost 45 minutes early at the train station at Kløve. This however gave me plenty of time to inspect the rather unusual-looking train station mainly consisting of a bus shelter and a short gravel-covered platform, and to practice the indicated instructions on how to signal that I wanted the train to stop to pick me up (which it would otherwise not do). I of course managed to stop the train without any issues when it later arrived on schedule to transport me back to Bergen.

In summary, an excellent hike with great views that can very much be recommended.


Getting closer to the summit of Skorseteggi
Getting closer to the summit of Skorseteggi
Approaching the summit of Skorseteggi
Approaching the summit of Skorseteggi
The cairn at Skorseteggi with Vossavangen to the left and Lønahorgi to the right
The cairn at Skorseteggi with Vossavangen to the left and Lønahorgi to the right
Towards Storanosi (left) from Skorseteggi
Towards Storanosi (left) from Skorseteggi
Towards Kolingseggi from Skorseteggi
Towards Kolingseggi from Skorseteggi
Approaching Skorseteggi Sør
Approaching Skorseteggi Sør
The cairn at Skorseteggi Sør with Storanosi (and more) in the background
The cairn at Skorseteggi Sør with Storanosi (and more) in the background
Following the marked trail from Skorseteggi Sør to Kolingseggi
Following the marked trail from Skorseteggi Sør to Kolingseggi
Lønavatnet from Kolingseggi
Lønavatnet from Kolingseggi
Descending from Kolingseggi with Raundalsryggen in the background
Descending from Kolingseggi with Raundalsryggen in the background
Approaching Liaset
Approaching Liaset
Looking back at Liaset
Looking back at Liaset
Lønahorgi from south of Liaset
Lønahorgi from south of Liaset
Lønavatnet from south of Liaset
Lønavatnet from south of Liaset
Gravel road south from Liaset
Gravel road south from Liaset
Approaching Øvre Lemme with Grønahorgi in the background left
Approaching Øvre Lemme with Grønahorgi in the background left
Lønahorgi from Øvre Lemme
Lønahorgi from Øvre Lemme
Klyvsnolten from Kløvshagane
Klyvsnolten from Kløvshagane
The train station at Kløve with Klyvsnolten win the background
The train station at Kløve with Klyvsnolten win the background
Important instructions on how to stop the train :)
Important instructions on how to stop the train :)

Start date 22.10.2022 10:42
(UTC+01:00 DST)
End date 22.10.2022 15:53
(UTC+01:00 DST)
Total Time 5h 10min
Moving Time 4h 55min
Stopped Time 0h 15min
Overall Average 3.7km/h
Moving Average 3.9km/h
Distance 19.0km
Vertical meters 809m

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