Slogen (1564 m) from Øye

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Access

From Bergen city center, drive towards Åsane and continue over the Nordhordlandsbroen bridge to Knarvik. Drive E39 over Matrefjellet to the ferry port Oppedal. On the other side of the fjord, drive E39 to Førde and on the same road along Jølstervannet until you arrive at Byrkjelo. Here, drive right just after the grocery store over Utvikfjellet and down to Utvik.

Then drive Fv60 to Stryn. From here, drive National Road 15 along Innvikfjorden and turn right towards Grodås. Then drive past Grodås and through Hornindalen towards Hellesylt. Just before Hellesylt, turn left at the sign 'Ørsta/Øye.

Alternatively, from Byrkjelo you can drive E39 to Anda and take the ferry across to Lote. Then follow E39 along Hornindalsvatnet. It takes about the same time.

It is approximately 6-7 hours drive from Bergen.

Parking

Parking ved Øye. Kr 50,- pr. dag. Betaling med Vipps.

Description

This is the steepest route to Slogen. The hike begins up through the forest.

There is a good path all the way, but wear good shoes because it can be slippery. There are several great viewpoints on the way up. It is possible to fill up with water at approx. 600 m. in a stream.

When you get above the tree line, the climb becomes gentler. Then there is a steep zigzag path up to 1100 m. Here there is a mountain plateau where you meet the Patchell hut. The path continues up along the mountain ridge and it becomes more airy. The last part is the airiest and light scrambling is necessary. You should not continue here if you are afraid of heights.

At the top you get a nice view of the Hjørundfjord that will blow most people away. The plateau is not very large so there is limited space.

This route to the top is tough so I recommend that you are used to mountains and have good knees for the descent. I would say it is harder than the hike to Skålatårnet (1843 m.)

Have a good trip!