If you want to go hiking all the way to mount ulriken you must go up to the top of mount rundemanen from brushytten. Norway usually isnt listed among the worlds premier hiking destinations. With stops in the mountains at finse and geilo, the flam valley by the picturesque aurlandsfjord, and the famous hardangerfjord, this is a journey which captures the true essence of norway. The mountains surrounding bergen are perfect for hiking trips close to the city. As we all know bergen is surrounded by many beautiful mountains. Youll also find some great local park options, like bergens fjellstrekninger dyrelivsfredning. The trail from mount rundemanen to mount ulriken is called vidden in norwegian language. Another popular type of recreation is zip lining in the gateway to the fjords of norway bergen s nickname. We saw the incredible sights from above, we worked off some of the inevitable feasts that always seem to occur while traveling, and we conquered a very difficult hike, up steep and snowy inclines and down icy mountains, just as the norwegians do daily. Hiking tours in norway hiking in norway macs adventure. Slottsgaten 3 n5003 bergen, norway top quality sweaters in 100% pure wool. Few countries manage the outdoors as wellthe open spaces are big, the trails are meticulously marked and mapped, and the public huts are quite simply the best in the world. Best trails near bergen, hordaland norway alltrails. Sep 19, 20 norway the land of fjords and mountains.
Rays of sunlight are finally showering the landscape, forcing the snow in the mountains to a silent retreat, and waking the flowers after their winter sleep. Hiking in bergen, norway a few weeks ago, my family and i spent some time in bergen, norway. Hi, i was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction. Record your own trail from the wikiloc app, upload it and share it with the. A small guide to hiking in norway by erik haaland section. One of the most popular selfguided treks is the panoramic. There are so many fantastic hiking opportunities near bergen, norwayfrom small nice tops short hikes to. Bergen known as the gateway to the fjords offers endless hiking opportunities on the seven mountains tops around the city. From oslo, the line climbs gently through forests, plateaus and ski centres to the beautifully desolate hardangervidda plateau, home to norway s largest herd of wild reindeer and numerous hiking trails.
In this article i will write about the bergen hiking trails you can go by. Travel on one of the worlds most scenic railways from oslo to bergen, hopping off to enjoy fantastic walking along the way. Discover the most beautiful places, download gps tracks and follow the top routes on a map. The maps of bergen are all available from the tourist information in bergen and from many of the hotels in the city. The terrain of voss and stolsheimen is more untamed but equally rewarding. Trolltunga the epic hike 1430 1082 1042 12 18 1195 1088 1465 1010 74 59 1076 1240 1491 1226 151 5 19 1446 1064 54 38 1429 1077 1264 49 31 31 852 1226 1057 1051 294 464 372 415 415 1162 1281 991 15 852 936 1051 furo reinati nde bot ne oalsskor s m y l v e d a l e n olbogeskor ty s edal nut tyssedal t y s s o t y s e d a. Its best to buy a map before you depart for a hike or ski tour. Ranging from gentle or mildly strenuous to tough and downright dastardly, the hikes in norway are some of the best in the world, and here are just a few of them.
Record your own trail from the wikiloc app, upload it and share it with the community. The official map of bergen is a detailed map of the city centre, plus a separate map of the surrounding areas. The norwegian fjords was recently rated the best destination in the world. Mount floyen is the most popular mountain surrounding bergen to hike, due to easy accessibility and incredible views. Vidden trail ulrikenrundeman floyen total 15 kms me and my. Hiking tours in norway bergen bergen forum tripadvisor. Including top 10 hikes in fjord norway, winter hiking, summer hiking and much more. Best hikes near stavanger inspiring photos and tips trover. From lyngbo the hiking trail goes to lyderhorn 396 m. Download the bergen map download the bergen map high resolution. Selfguided hiking trip at mt ulriken 643 metres with an app which guides you.
From here, you can enjoy a quiet walk out of town and along the fjords, or a more challenging hike to a scenic mountain that overlooks much of the area. We can tell you about all of the hiking options you have. The following walking tour will guide you to the most architecturally beautiful buildings in bergen. Nothing too difficult and technical though and im talking.
In norwegian with multilingual legend, including english. Just minutes from the centre of bergen, you can be hiking past lakes, through trees, and towards scenic lookouts. Selfguided walking tours to explore bergen, norway follow these 7 expertdesigned selfguided walking tours to explore bergen, norway on foot at your own pace. In fjord norway you can find hiking trails on different levels, everything from easy preikestolen to more difficult trolltunga, in a landscape that takes your breath away in the whole region you find a. The gulf stream warms the western portion of the countrythe average temperatures in those regions are considerably warmer. The trail from mount rundemanen to mount ulriken is called vidden in.
And if you want to hike in norway, i will try to give you a little info on where to start and what to do. A guide from norway mountain guides will join you on the hike. Find the best hiking trails in bergen, hordaland norway. Buy a detailed map and read about the hardangervidda mountain plateau before you start your.
The series is a detailed fivesheet roadtravel map set that covers all of norway. Bergen is an astounding city in norway, wellknown for its beautiful cityscape and architectural masterpieces which can be seen on each corner of every street. Norway bergen winter weather at brushytten mountain lodge. In fjord norway you can find hiking trails on different levels, everything from easy preikestolen to more difficult trolltunga, in a landscape that takes your breath away. Bergen, norway 12 things to do with walking tour, maps, pictures. Hiking in norway book guided hiking tours fjord tours. Another popular type of recreation is zip lining in the gateway to the fjords of norway bergens nickname. Nothing too difficult and technical though and im talking about hiking as opposed to climbing. The beauty of hiking in norway is that it can be undertaken at almost any age, young to old, because there are as many different landscapes as there are levels of ability. The actual dimensions of the bergen map are 2168 x 28 pixels, file size in bytes 564046. Bergen is surrounded by the seven mountains which are filled with hiking trails popular. Large bergen maps for free download and print high.
Stoltzekleiven is one of the most popular trails in bergen. Mar 06, 2008 tourist map of central bergen, norway. Norways second largest city, bergen is the gateway to the fjords. Bergen hiking from the center of bergen 2020 top 9 bergen hikes. We saw the incredible sights from above, we worked off some of the inevitable feasts that always seem to occur while.
Toms bergen norway cruise port guide 1 where ships dock 2 city walking tour map 3 funicular, bryggen, fish mkt, restaurants, shopping 4 museums, fortresses, art galleries, theaters 5tours via. Bergen is the most popular cruise port in norway for good reason. Hiking tours in norway check off a bucketlist destination in an outdoor lovers paradise with a selfguided hiking tour in norway. I am lucky to live here and try to enjoy our natural environment to the fullest by hiking as much as possible. Bergen norway hiking in and around the city of bergen is easy as the. Norwegians love to do hiking no matter it is raining or bad weather. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. From street level, bergen is clearly a beautiful city. If you would like a pdf of these highlights of bergen maps and slides, just.
From oslo, the line climbs gently through forests, plateaus and ski centres to the beautifully desolate hardangervidda plateau. At myrdal, take the flamsbana railway down to flam, from. Toms bergen norway cruise port guide 1 where ships dock 2 city walking tour map 3 funicular, bryggen, fish mkt, restaurants, shopping 4 museums, fortresses, art galleries, theaters 5tours via segway, hopon bus, tractor pulled train. Well make our first little drive to a small fishing village for a quiet lunch before making our way north. Fjord norway provides an excellent brochure with hiking maps of the geirangerfjord area.
The varied scenery, from popular marked trails and tourist attractions to wild and untamed mythical landscapes, has earned norway a welldeserved reputation as a major hiking destination in europe. About hiking to trolltunga the trail starts in skjeggedal, 7 km from tyssedal. What are the best hikes to go on near bergen, norway. Jun 04, 2018 as we all know bergen is surrounded by many beautiful mountains.
Enjoy clearlymarked trails through peaceful forests and impressive. Alltrails has 22 great hiking trails, views trails, lake trails and more, with handcurated trail. Hiking in bergen, norway allowed us to experience norway as the norwegians do. Bergen 2016 the gateway to the fjords of norway world heritage city attractions museum shopping i. Geirangerfjord hiking and things to do switchback travel. Children can play on obstacle courses, ball pits, slides and climbing walls in an area covering 1400m opening hours all year, tuesfri 1120, satsun 1018. Mar 03, 2018 if you want to go hiking all the way to mount ulriken you must go up to the top of mount rundemanen from brushytten. The old castle and fortifications at one end connect water with land and history with modern day. In the whole region you find a multitude of paths that bring you close to nature. Further information about routes and conditions in the mountains can be obtained by contacting the bergen turlag, which also sell maps. Norway is the country which has to offer most wilderness in europe. Top hiking trails in bergen, hordaland norway wikiloc. This series, revised on a regular basis, has a new scale at 1.
We chose bergen as a destination because we knew we would be able to see beautiful sights on a fjord. Are you interested in hikes starting next to the bergen city or hiking around bergen. Places like bergen, haugesund, molde, kristiansund, alesund and stavanger all offer exciting walking opportunities. Bergens is surrounded by seven mountains and is perfect for hikingenjoy lots of nice trails like across vidden or the steep stoltzekleivenclick here for more. Hike to the mount floyen view point, funicular ride station. We hope this map will be of help and wish you a pleasant trip, whichever alternative you choose. There is an opportunity to ride graceful horses offered by lund ryttersportsenter and ovreeide gard farm. Discover sights, restaurants, entertainment and hotels. Get your guidebooks, travel goods, even individual chapters, right here. Claim the world, map by map claim a country by adding the most maps.
Topographic maps that show the details of terrain as well as trekking routes and lodging facilities are available for all of norway in suitable scales of 1. All the main attractions, hotels, communications and public buildings are marked. The seven mountains surrounding bergen make great hiking areas close to the city. We chose bergen as a destination because we knew we would be able to see beautiful sights on a fjord tour, and bergen is supposed to offer some terrific hiking. Bergen, norway 12 highlights, things to do, walking tour, maps. Gullfjellet is a popular recreation area in winter, starting from totland, bontveit or gullbotn. It is located on the northeast side, and is easy to walk to from anywhere in the city.
One clear downside to hiking in norway is the weather. Take the flam railway to vatnahalsen hike on cycle path the navvies road, walk in direction hallingskeid path continues along reinungavatnet lake easy terrain, service at vatnahalsen hotell tur 10. Hiking in norway places to go, hiking gear, mountain hiking. I long to hike the fjords of norway particularly places like trolltunga. Norway s famous westfjords, hopefully accompanied by some orcas. There is an opportunity to ride graceful horses offered by lund.
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