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Hauståkernakken utsiktspunkt from Vesterland

Date:
07.05.2022
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
2:47h
Distance:
11.3km

After celebrating my niece’s confirmation at Vesterland , I convinced Sigjoern (Sigbjørn Holm) and Marthine to join me for a hike to Hauståkernakken utsiktspunkt . Excellent views all the way from Vesterland to the locked gate above Dalåker . From here until reaching our goal, the views were much more limited due to lots of trees. But this only helped build anticipation to when the views finally opened up at the end of the tractor road and we could enjoy the stunning views across Amlabukti with a snow-covered Bleia in the background. As the sun was setting, we however did not stay long before heading back. First along the tractor road but soon instead following marked bike trail shortcuts. Overall, an excellent short hike that can be very highly recommended.

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Ørneberget and Furukammen

Date:
05.05.2022
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
0:52h
Distance:
3.8km

Short local evening hike.

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Hellen festning and Furukammen

Date:
04.05.2022
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
0:25h
Distance:
2.1km

Short local evening hike.

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Across Hellen festning

Date:
02.05.2022
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
0:33h
Distance:
3.1km

Short local evening hike.

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Trollevassnibba and Steinsfjell from Ulveråker

Date:
01.05.2022
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
5:17h
Distance:
15.9km

My first hike in Sveio! I started by taking the express bus from Bergen and got off at the first stop after the long undersea tunnel from Stord via Føyno. This location was named Ulveråker on the map, while the bus stop was called "Ulveraker nord". In any case, I headed north along a smaller side road not expecting much traffic, especially as there was no side walk except for at the very start. However, during my short walk to the marked trailhead I was passed by what had to be upwards of a hundred motorcycles. I later learned that they have a large gathering in this area on May 1st every year. After passing close by the house of composer Fartein Valen , I arrived at the marked trailhead west of Valesåta and follow the, at the start, relatively steep trail east. Before turning towards Trollevassnibba , I made a short >>>

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Cycling: Salhus Roundtrip

Date:
30.04.2022
Characteristic:
Bike trip - road
Duration:
2:33h
Distance:
37.9km

The usual cycling trip around Salhus with a minor detour to the top of Stallkleiven.

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Håmanen from Sandviken sykehus

Date:
29.04.2022
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:11h
Distance:
6.1km

Short local evening hike.

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Ørneberget and Hellen festning

Date:
28.04.2022
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Duration:
1:03h
Distance:
4.6km

Short local evening hike.

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Across Hellen festning

Date:
26.04.2022
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
0:37h
Distance:
3.1km

Short local evening hike before sunset.

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Five summits west and one east of Norddalen

Date:
24.04.2022
Characteristic:
Backcountry skiing
Duration:
8:12h
Distance:
28.8km

After spending Saturday at Varaldsøy with petter (Petter Bjørstad) , we agreed to also take full advantage of the perfect weather forecast for the following Sunday. Petter therefore picked me up at 07:00 for a drive to Norddalen where the plan was to make use of the excellent skiing conditions to visit as many peaks as possible, mainly on the west side of the valley. Upon arriving, the sun was shining from a cloudless blue sky and there was next to no wind. Plenty of snow still in the area and after finding parking next to the road, the skis could be put on as soon as we left the road. We first followed the valley on the west side of the river, before finding a safe and straightforward ascent to the summit of Eggane . From there we struggled a bit to find the best route down to Martastølen, as there were a couple of steep >>>

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