Norwegian Mountains, Sogn og Fjordane

Amlaholten, 508m (Amleholten)
 

Fylke/Kommune : Sogn og Fjordane/Sogndal     
Maps : 1417-III Sogndal (Statens Kartverk, Norge 1:50 000)
Primary factor : 265m
Hiked : Dec 2009
See also :
• Storehaugfjellet • Molden
• Stedjeåsen • Kjeringi
• Store Haugmelen • Bondehaug
• Vorfjellet • Tylderingen
• Blåfjellet • Fivlenosi
• Hest & Grøndalseggi • Vetanosi
• Nipa • Slakkafjellet
• Smørhovden • Kaupangsholtane
• Skriki • Lusaskard
• Torstadnakken • Synnevaskjer
• Krokberg
See also : Other Sogn og Fjordane  mountains on westcoastpeaks.com

Amlaholten

Amlaholten
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Introduction

Amlaholten is a forest hill located southwest of Kaupanger, and is a popular hiking top. The normal starting point is from the road to Festingsdalen, from where you can do a round trip hike on forest road and marked forest trails.

Because of trees, the top itself is not the best viewpoint, but if you seek a little to the south, you will find openings and you can enjoy a fine view towards Sognefjorden and the surrounding mountains.

Those who like to step outside the established trails, might enjoy a hike from Neset and up the west ridge. The pine forest is open, and albeit steep, fun as the terrain keeps changing throughout. This route is described in the trip report (see link at the bottom of the page). This page will describe one of the main routes to Amlaholten.

 

Sognefjorden

Sognefjorden
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Primary factor:

Amlaholten (Norge 1:50,000: 508m, Økonomisk Kartverk: 507,88m, UTM 32 V 407400 6782821) has a primary factor of 265m towards the higher parent Søre Gråbrørne (737m). The defining saddle (approx. UTM 32 V 408778 6782966) is found at the top of the Festingsdalen road. Ref. Økonomisk Kartverk (5m contours), the saddle is within the range 245-250m, interpolated to 248m.

GPS measurement read 513m (on the ground), averaged over a 10-minute period (error margin +/- 2,4m).

 

Up the west ridge (off-trail)

Up the west ridge (off-trail)
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Google map

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Trail descriptions

Route 1: Festingsdalen - Amlaholten (summer/autumn)

Difficulty : YDS Class 1
Exposure : No
Distance : Approx. 2,5km to the top (2D distance)
Time : Approx. 1 hour (or less) to the top
Starting Elev.: Approx. 250m
Vertical Gain : Approx. 250m
Map of the area
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 Detailed map
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This route description is valid per Dec 2009

Access

(all distances are approx. distances)

The nearest bigger town is Sogndal (has an airport). From the RV5/RV55 junction in Sogndal, follow RV5 in direction of Kaupanger/Fodnes/Lærdal. After 9,3km, turn right towards Sogndal Lufthavn/Kaupanger. Go straight ahead at the 1st roundabout. Drive 2,8km to the Kaupanger ferry harbour and then continue straight ahead (stay right in the 1st fork) and drive 1,1km to a another fork at nedre Amla. Turn left and follow a narrow asphalt road 2,7km upwards. The Amlaholten trailhead is signposted. Find parking a little further up the road.

The route

From the trailhead, follow a forest road 1,9km to the west. Turn east onto a forest path (see picture below) that takes you up to the top. One section is a bit steep, but should be of no concern. The top is marked by a mailbox which may contain a visitor's register.

Descend your ascent route, or follow a path to the west. This path soon turns east and brings you back to the Festingsdalen road, approx. 350m up the road from your trailhead. 

 

On the forest path

On the forest path
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