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Kvarven Fortress

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

05:41

760m

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

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2. Skåleviksvatnet Reservoir – Kvarven Fort loop from Kleppestø

4.01km

01:26

230m

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

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3. Skåleviksvatnet Reservoir – View of the Askøy Bridge loop from Nipedalen

13.4km

04:55

570m

560m

Moderate 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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Elevation 120 m

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Kvarven Fortress

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

2. Skåleviksvatnet Reservoir – Kvarven Fort loop from Kleppestø

3. Skåleviksvatnet Reservoir – View of the Askøy Bridge loop from Nipedalen

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