Ski trip from Kvitingen to Gullhorgabu (840 m)

Skitur fra Kvitingen til Gullhorgabu (840 moh)

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Access

From Bergen, drive to Arna and continue towards Samnanger. Just before the ascent to Kvamskogen, turn left at the sign 'Kvitingen 14 km'. Drive into the valley all the way to Kvitingsvatnet (right side). Drive to the end of the lake and park in the parking lot on the right just before the bridge.

The road inland to Kvitingen is narrow, so drive carefully!

Parking

Large tourist parking lot at the end of Kvitingsvatnet. Price NOK 50 per day. Payment with Vipps.

Description

Cross the road and strap on your skis if there is enough snow. Follow the old military road into Klungerdalen.

Go past the cabins and cross the bridge. Go on the right side past the water. At the end of the water the road goes along the river up to the right. Follow the road on the right side up Glupagjelet. The path/road is good so it is easy to find your way. This is the steepest and most demanding part of the hike.

Oppe på platået følger du samme trase som sommerstien mot Gullhorgabu. Gå mot nord-øst over haugen ned mot Hytteelva til høyre for fjellryggen Hesten. Om det ikke er for mye snø vil du se skiltet merket 'Gullhorgabu'. I enden av elveleiet går du østover. Her er landskapet åpent. Hold til venstre når du krysser forbi vannet/elven Elvekrokane så du ikke går gjennom isen.

Continue east and then north-east. Go up the steep hill and cross the small mountain valley until you see a large rock. From here you can look down to Gullhorgabu.

Run down the valley towards Øvstadukavatnet and walk around the hill and up to the cabin. Remember to walk on the edge if the ice on the water is not safe.

Take a solid break at Gullhorgabu and return the same way!

I have marked this hike as demanding. The mountain on the sides inwards into Klungerdalen is steep and therefore prone to avalanches. The hike up Glupagjelet and not least the descent is also demanding. Remember a map and compass as the red DNT marking of the summer trail is not visible in winter.

Have a good trip!

Information

DNT cabin Gullhorgabu (840 m.a.s.l.)
Length round trip: Approximately 18 km.
Time 4-5 hours round trip.
Season: December-April if there is snow.
On foot in spring/summer/autumn.
Suitable for mountain skiing, not for randonee.

Grading: Demanding