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Kvarven Fortress

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Kvarven Fortress

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Location: Bergen, Hordaland, Norway

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1. View from Lyderhorn – View from Damsgårdsfjellet loop from Damsgård

15.4km

05:39

760m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Kvarven Fort – Skåleviksvatnet Reservoir loop from Kleppestø

3.85km

01:21

190m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Skåleviksvatnet Reservoir – Kvarven Fort loop from Melkeplassen

7.21km

02:18

270m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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GEFINKELT

March 14, 2025

Kvarven Fortress, near the city of Bergen in Norway, is a historic defensive structure with impressive views of the Byfjord. Kvarven Fortress is strategically located above the Byfjord and offers not only exciting history but also fantastic views of Bergen and the surrounding coastal landscape. This former coastal fortification from the late 19th century served for a long time to protect the harbor and is now a popular tourist destination. Along the paths, you can discover old bunkers, cannon emplacements, and information panels that provide insights into the past. At the same time, the idyllic natural surroundings of the fortress invite you to take a relaxing hike with impressive panoramas.

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Henrik

April 2, 2022

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Location: Bergen, Hordaland, Norway

Kvarven Fortress

1. View from Lyderhorn – View from Damsgårdsfjellet loop from Damsgård

2. Kvarven Fort – Skåleviksvatnet Reservoir loop from Kleppestø

3. Skåleviksvatnet Reservoir – Kvarven Fort loop from Melkeplassen

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