Tour 3 – Brushytten cabin

This is a perfect family trip taking a detourfrom the most popular routes into the forests on Midt-fjellet mountain.

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Tour description

Walk from the top of the funicular to the first junction and take the left path, Blåmansveien, towards Brushytten cabin.

Once you pass Revurtjern lake and the large hairpin bend, the track turns and continues over flat ground towards Brushytten. At the signpost marked “Fjell-hytten”, leave the track and head to the right.

This path can be wet in parts but logs have been laid down so you can cross without getting your feet soaked.

Continue on this path for around 15 minutes before arriving at Fjell-hytten cabin. You are now on Midtfjellet with beautiful views of Bergen, the fjord and mount Ulriken. The view from here is fascinating and each season brings a new palette of colours to the beautiful landscapes. From Fjell-hytten, follow the path marked to Blåmansveien.

The ground is slightly rolling and is a good introduction to hiking for the younger family members. Also here, most of the wet parts are covered by logs.

Once you reach Blåmansveien, take the left junction leading towards Brushytten cabin. This track takes you around Blåmansvannet lake. The dwarf Arctic birch trees on the banks of the lake are acclimatised to the harsh winters up here, in contrast with the more delicate coastal plants you will find right above Bergen.

Brushytten cabin is a very popular spot for families. The original cabin was built in 1931, then had to be rebuilt in 2007. It has a changing room for babies, toilet and lounge where refresh-ments are served (open on Sundays).

The route back to the starting point is well signposted from Brushytten. You may even be lucky enough to experience a wonderful sunset over Bergen on the way back.

 

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