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Access:
Alternative 1:
Take highway E39 north from Bergen. Cross the Nordhordalandsbrua bridge over the
Osterfjord (The toll is currently NOK 45,-). At Knarvik, 3-5 minutes later, exit
onto highway 57 towards Leirvåg. When you arrive Leirvåg approx.
40 minutes later, take the ferry over to Sløvåg. From
Sløvåg go straight ahead until you reach the first major junction,
then exit left towards Rutledal. Pass Grinde and Dalsøyra. At Leversund,
where Gulafjorden and Austgulfjorden meet, exit onto a road going east towards
Brekke. This road also leads to highway 39 (Instefjord) and could be your
return trip to Bergen.
At Oppdalsøyra, some kilometers later, locate a road going south
toward Kjellby. Follow this road upward until you see a smaller road go
up to the left. This road is probably closed with chains, so find parking now.
There is also a sign point to summits and lakes.
Alternative 2:
This approach do not require a ferry.
Take highway E39 north from Bergen. Cross the Nordhordalandsbrua bridge over the
Osterfjord (The toll is currently NOK 45,-). Follow E39 through Knarvik, and
approx. 1 hour later, immediately after the Jernfjell tunnel, exit towards
Duesund. Follow this road south-west along Masfjorden and then west along
Fensfjorden. Eventually you arrive the highway 57 junction. See alternative
1 for remaining details.
Notes:
Wonderful vistas, as the pictures below show.
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The trail:
From the parking, follow the gravel road upwards (eastern direction).
You have Sætrefjellet (596m) up to your left. Where the road ends,
a trail begins. The trail runs on the left of the river all the way
up to the Fosshaugen cabins. Even if you do not see the trail, just
head towards the inner valley.
From Fosshaugen, head north towards Sætrefjellet. The terrain
is easy and you really do not need trails anymore. From Sætrefjellet,
move north-east down to Langedalen valley where a river crossing is
required (It was frozen on my February hike). You see the modest, but
catchy summit of Leinekulten, 580m. Pick a place where you want to
ascend.
Next stop is Tjørnfjellet, 590m. From Leinekulten, head south
and approach Tjørnfjellet from the eastern side. From here, you
have excellent view over lake Transdalsvatnet.
From Tjørnafjellet, hike the gentle slopes up to Øksefjellet.
The highest point in the area - Ranane (height is not on map) is just
10 minutes further south. From Øksefjellet, set a course directly
towards Fosshaugen cabins. You will have to cross the river, but this should
not offer any problems. Note that the slope down to the cabins can be steep
at places. Pay attention to where you descend.
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