Bergen Classic Private hiking
The walk is from Mt Ulriken to Mt Fløyen. Starting from Mt Ulriken, you get great views of Bergen and the city fjord. Mt Ulriken is the highest mountain in Bergen at 643 metres, and our destination is Mt Fløyen, which is 300 metres. The guide takes you safely over the mountains, and brings a comprehensive first-aid kit. On the way, you will learn about Bergen and Norway, and, not least, about Norwegian outdoor pursuits.
On this trip you will see all the 7 mountains around Bergen, and walk between the two most famous peaks.
When: Main season: 1 of may-30 october. Start :09:30
Options
Bergen Classic - Guided tour
Guided hiking tour.
What's included in Bergen Classic Private hiking
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Bergen Classic- "Vidden"We do the walk that is loved by all local mountain enthusiasts. The walk is from Mt Ulriken to Mt Fløyen. Starting from Mt Ulriken makes for an easier walk, (still a hard and long hike) and you get great views of Bergen and the Byfjord. Mt Ulriken is the highest mountain in Bergen at 643 metres, and our destination is Mt Fløyen, which is 300 metres. Practical information: Time: Approx. 6-9 hours with breaks Level: Hard/ experienced, blue category Km: 15 (if you take the cable car up/funicular down) Terrain: Rocky, uneaven and it might be muddy and wet. Elevation: 643 metres – 300 metres. Starts at: Mt Ulriken, 605 metres. Ends at Mt Fløyen, 300 metres ( This is the start for hiking, but we meet you VisitBergen tourist information. 15 kilometres is a good distance, so you need to be in good shape to do the walk. If you’re in doubt, get in touch with us, and book the tour "On Top of Bergen".(3,5 hours) This walk is a must to be able to call yourself a ‘Bergenser’ or Bergen patriot. We guarantee you a lovely and safe walk in good company and, not least, high spirits! We meet/ start at VisitBergen tourist information , Strandkaien 3, 5012 Bergen.
Inclusions
- A Norwegian snack will be served. Bring your own lunch / water.
- Professional mountain guide.
- Food and drink.
- Tips to the guides are not compulsory,but are of course appreciated.
- Cablecar one way up Ulriken
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- NOTE BEFORE YOU BOOK: This is a hard tour in terrain, please see the tour On Top of Bergen or Bergen Panorama if you look for a medium of light tour.
- Cabins and toilets: note that there are no food offers, heating cabins or toilets on any part of the thike
- Equipment needed:Sturdy shoes, windproof jacket and trousers, sunglasses, camera and plenty of food and drink. We also recommend bringing a change of clothes, a light hat and gloves and trekking poles. You can fill your water bottle on Ulriken
- Strandkaien 3 -Tourist office-We have no office at this adress, this is the adress for attendance to already booked hikes
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We start from our meeting point in front of visitBergen, take the bus to the gondola/cablecar, takes it up to mt.Ulriken and start to walk a 15 km long hike. From Mt.Fløyen we take the funicular down.
