Instenova and Ytstenova on Alden (07.09.2024)

© Helwig Hauser

© Helwig Hauser

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Trip Summary

We had stayed on Værøyna over night and then could borrow a small boat to get over to Alden. We "parked" the boat at the main quay in Aldevågen and started our hike from there. Following the one trail that leads up to the top(s) of Alden, we made quick progress -- the terrain is very steep, but the trail is very good and easy to step up. Once up to about 300 masl, we headed towards the hightest peak on Alden, Instenova, in the East of the island. Following the main trail, we could nicely make it to the top without any difficulties. Clearly, one gets lots of great views from the heights on Alden -- very nice! :-) After our visit to Instenova, we then wished to also see "the other top", Ytstenova, on Alden. To get there, we crossed over the heights, passing by the little lake near the saddle point between the two peaks. Traversing the heights of Alden is really not difficult. From Ytstenova, we again enjoyed some very nice views! :-) To get back down and back to the boat, we basically followed the same trail(s) that we had already taken. All in all, it is confirmed that Alden is a spectacular mountain, convincing with great views due to the exposed position near the "outer edge" of Western Norway. Very nice! :-)

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 recommends a similar hike.