
Travel tip: El-biking in Myrkdalen and Vikafjellet
More and more people are discovering the joy of electric bikes – especially when going uphill! What used to be a struggle up the hills has become effortlessly fun.
Old summer mountain farms in beautiful western Norway are great destinations for the whole family. In and around Myrkdalen, there are many splendid summer mountain farms, and we have selected five easy and varied hikes in the area. Four of the hikes start from Myrkdalen Hotel, and the hike to Vetle Grungen is just a short drive away.
Mørkvesstølen is beautifully situated by a small river west of the ski center. You can walk to the mountain farm from Myrkdalen Hotel or you can take the chairlift and start your hike from the top station. Start from the top of the chairlift, and follow the gravel road towards Storhaugekspressen.
About 50 meters before you reach the top station, turn right and walk beside a small pond before you descend down the valley to the left. Further on, you cross both riverbeds and follow the sheep track/ path on the right side of the river down to Mørkvestølen.
Svoleset is located southeast of Myrkdalen Hotel, on the other side of RV13. Follow the gravel road for 600 meters to Helgatun. Cross the ski bridge over RV13, then over the bridge at Myrkdalselva and follow the marked trail to Bygdastølen. You cross the bridge over the river Kvanndøla and follow the blue-marked trail for 4 km to the mountain farm. The hike has approximately 450 metres of elevation in total.
The mountain farms in Vetlebotn are situated right in the heart of the ski resort, next to the base stations of the Kari-Traa and Kråni lifts. Here, you'll also find our new mountain lodge, offering ice cream, coffee, and homemade pancakes all summer long.
From Myrkdalen Hotel, follow the gravel road for 600 meters to Helgatun and then continue upwards on a trail for 1.1 kilometres. At the trail junction, turn right and walk 300 meters up to the cabins in Vetlebotn. Take the chairlift to the top, and follow the road one kilometer down to the cabins.
The summer mountain farms in Revhaugen are located east of Myrkdalen Hotel, on the other side of RV13. Follow the gravel road for 600 meters to Helgatun. Cross the ski bridge over RV 13, then the bridge over the Myrkdalselva river and then follow the newly marked trail to Bygdastølen. At Bygdastølen, follow the tractor road for 1.5 kilometers to the mountain farm houses.
The trip to Vetle Grungen starts at Holo, about a 10-minute drive from Myrkdalen Mountain Village towards Vik. Just before the hairpin bends, park your car and follow the path that goes northward. The hike initially ascends steeply (approximately 200 meters in elevation) to Vetla Grungavatnet. From there, the terrain levels out for the last kilometer to the mountain pastures.
More and more people are discovering the joy of electric bikes – especially when going uphill! What used to be a struggle up the hills has become effortlessly fun.
Flåm invites you to a cosy and relaxing Christmas. We have decorated the whole village with winter lights both inside and outside to set the right mood and offer traditional activities and food for young and old.
So, Bergen is truly a unique city. Located between seven mountains and the sea, it’s the perfect starting point for your Western Norway adventure. It may not be a cosmopolitan hub, but for Norway, Bergen has it all: a lively cultural scene, a charming old town, and some of the country’s best nature on its doorstep.