The summit of Samlen offers wide views over the Hardangerfjord and the surrounding valleys. The trail up is steep but well-marked, with rocky sections and open terrain near the top. …
Even in July it was still so cold that I wore long sleeves on my legs and arms and a thermal vest was a must. And you are not as lonely here as in other parts of Norway...
The tour is classified as "easy", which it definitely wasn't in today's (May 2022) conditions! Mud, leftover snow and steep sections were a real challenge. But the view from the …