Top Things to do in Hordaland
Things to do in Hordaland, Western Norway: The Best Hiking Trails
Lying at the heart of Norway’s Western Fjord area, Hordaland is home to culturally rich Bergen, the country’s second largest city. Hardangerfjord, Norway’s second-longest fjord (and the third-longest in the world), is here too, and cruising along its scenic 110 miles is a top area activity. Leirvik, the second-biggest town in Hordaland, has the interesting open-air Sunnhordland Folk Museum. Set atop one of the country’s biggest glaciers, Folgefonna National Park has a popular summer ski center.
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1. Emberlandsnipen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
271 m.a.s.l. 1-2 hours to reach the top. Gentle rise from Auklandshamn, steeper but shorter route from Saetre. Lots of open terrain, amazing view in all directions.
2. Trolltunga Zippen
3. Norway To Run
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Add some dirt to your trip to Norway! Norway To Run is running tours around the most iconic places in the Bergen area. Tour distances are between 10km and 35km. Terrain can vary from easy gravel to steep ascents depending on the tour. Our goal is for you to experience the true beauty of the Norwegian wilderness! Majestic fjords, snowy mountains... it's all there! Pick a tour and run with it!
4. Malmangernuten (889 moh)
5. Mount Lovstaken
6. Stovegolvet
7. The Monk Steps
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Forest road/path from Lofthus to Nosi (950 m.a.s.l.). This is one of the gateways to Hardangervidda. At 650-700 metres are the monk steps made of stone, probably laid by monks who settled at Opedal in the 12th. century. Lofthus - Nosi return abt 4 hrs walk. For pack horses, contact the tourist office or Van der Tuuk guide service.
8. Jettegrytende i Rullestadjuvet
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Marked path from Skromme. 30 minute walk from the bridge by the E-134 highway. Steep but fenced on the uppermost stretch. A deep hole in the rock face measuring up to 3-4 metres in diameter, carved out by ice and stones in the tumultuous river throughout hundreds of years.
9. The Post Road at Rullestadjuvet Gorge
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
The hiking trip follows the old Post Road that dates from the 1800s and sneaks along the riverside down through Rullestadjuvet Gorge. The walk begins in dramatic landscape at the edge of a waterfall and cliff. Further below, the terrain is gentler and the view of nearby farms and shimmering Lake Rullestadvatnet is very enjoyable. The historic trail was restored in 2009 and is easy to follow. Starts from the old E134 on top of the Rullestadjuvet and stops at the farms by the Rullestadvatnet lake, aprox. 2 kilometers. You can easily walk on your own, and groups can hire a guide on request. Along the way, the guide is happy to share the rich history of the area with you. Remember to bring comfortable shoes/hiking boots/boots, camera, also remember to dress according to the climate.
10. Vidden Trail between Mt. Floyen and Mt. Ulriken
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4.5 based on 381 reviews
Reviewed By sa7tn - Epsom, United Kingdom
We started our hike from Mt. Ulriken by taking cart up the mountain. A night before it snowed a lot. Lots of fresh snow covered the trail. Which was great! We were the first people following the trail which is easy to navigate as every few hundred meters you have a pole showing you the way! It took us considerable time to cover 13km in knee deep (sometimes waist deep) new snow. But it was a great sunny day, quite amazing day. Later in a day and closer to Mt. Floyen we met a lot of people skiing. Amazing hike. But do consider the following, if you have Bergen card it is 20% off the cart at Mt. Ulriken. You cannot get free ticket down Mt. Floyen with a card as the only way they can be issued is downstairs at the office. This one is strange one, how come owning a bergen card you only can get free or discounted ticket at the bottom of the mountain is beyond me. The hike is hard as you do alot of up and downs. Some basic fitness needed. Highly recommend it! Also, you can find a trail to follow on different apps like alltrails dot com and so on, if you are worried to get lost.
