Tour 5 – Fjellhytten cabin and Hardangerløypen trail

An intoxicating challenge for families with older children.

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Tour description

Start at the information board at the top of the funicular and head downhill and past the Radiostasjonen kindergarten. Continue on Søre Kamvei to the BT shelter where you can enjoy a break and great views. Then turn left and follow the path up through beautifully scented pine forest to Skomakerdiket lake, where you turn right and cross the dam. Follow the bridge over the stream to find the signpost to ”Fjell-hytten”. From there, take the path slightly downhill before climbing again through the trees. When you reach a junction in the path, follow the signposts to ”Skomakerhaugen” on the left.

The path takes you up towards the top of Granbakken, which was once used as a ski jump. You have beautiful views of Skomakerdiket lake from the top. Continue walking down the ski jump slope, a very popular spot for sledging during the winter.

Once back on flat ground, follow the path from the picnic cabin on the banks of Skomakerdiket. Broad logs take you safely over wet ground then on to a good path climbing towards the top of the Hardangerløype trail. The path then turns right towards Fjell-hytten cabin. This is easy ground and sturdy logs are provided over wet areas.

In clear weather, Fjell-hytten cabin provides wonderful views in every direction. If you are not so lucky with the weather, you can still enjoy the sight of the clouds rolling threateningly over the hills.

From the cabin, the path continues over rolling ground, first downhill then uphill towards Blåmansveien. It is easy to find your way, following good signposts. Once you have reached Blåmansveien, turn left towards Brushytten cabin then back to Fløyen.

 

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