Norway – Hilly Bergen and the „Seven Summits“

Bergen is known for the beautiful Hanseatic district of Bryggen, a unique fish market, impressive fjord landscapes and for its seven mountains. Løwstakken, Sandviksfjellen, Fløyfjellet, Rundemannen, Ulriken, Lyderhorn and Damskårfjellet surround the beautiful harbor town and make Bergen a perfect place for those who like to combine a city trip with lots of outdoor sports.
Bergen is best suited for all hiking enthusiasts, as the “Seven Summits” can be climbed all year round. Beginners and advanced skiers can get their money’s worth on different hiking tours, as each mountain has different climbs and thus different degrees of difficulty.
In order to climb the “Seven Summits”, however, it is advisable to consider waterproof outdoor clothing in your luggage. Because it’s true, it’s raining in the mountains very often. Over 250 days a year to be exact. The more inspiring are the people who live in Norway’s second largest city. No matter what weather it is, they go hiking. The inhabitants of Bergen love their mountains and the nature, so those regular hiking trips take place in any weather situation.

JOURNEY
Fløyfjellet is one of the “smaller ones” of the “Seven Summits” with about 415 meters of altitude and a walking time of about 45 minutes each way. It is particularly suitable for beginners. At the top, the ascent is rewarded by an impressive view of Bergen’s old town. Anyone who wants to go even higher, try to get to Ulriken. Ulriken is the largest city hill with 643 meters of altitude and a hiking time of approximately 90 minutes each way, and especially suited for advanced hiking fans.

ACCOMMODATION
If you are planning a trip to Norway you should definitely stop in Bergen. With its “Seven Summits”, the city is one of the most attractive cities when it comes to the combination of sightseeing and fitness. All campsites near the city offer the best accommodation for those who are traveling in the Campervan. Also, there are numerous accommodations in the center of the city. Here it is important to book in time, since Bergen is particularly visited from July to September.

ALTERNATIVES
Some of the mountains even offer downhill routes for mountain bikers and during winter, it is possible to use the tracks for cross-country skiing.
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