Raudmelen (50-972 masl)
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6899 Balestrand
99231500
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Raudmelen (972m)
Raudmelen is a mountain which towers 972m over the centre of Balestrand. A hiking trail goes up the mountainside from Balestrand to the top of Raudmelen. This is a demanding hike. From the top you have fantastic views over the Sognefjord, both out towards Stølsheimen and in towards Fjærland and Leikanger.
Start:
Start by Belehalli sports hall, at the same place as the starting point for the nature trail.
Take the red route to Raudmelen. The first part goes along the marked nature trail, but soon turns off upwards. After following the relatively steep path up through the woods it is nice to take a break at Orrabenken (370m) where you get a wonderful view over Balestrand centre and the Sognefjord.
From Orrabenken follow the path on upwards. The blue route turns off towards Balastølen and Fjærestedstølen and the red route continues up towards Raudmelen.
At Burasi (575m), another fine resting place, you get a marvellous view over Sognefjord and Esefjella.
The path goes on up and along the ridge towards the top with wonderful views on both sides. On one side you see down over the green slopes to Balestrand and on the other dramatic rocky mountainsides towards Esedalen.
At the top you are rewarded with fantastic views over the Sognefjord.
This is a demanding hike and takes approx. 6 hours.
Good advice:
Get a map from the tourist office.
Be sure to take plenty of water as there is no drinking water on this route.
Getting there:
From Balestrand quay/tourist office walk up Lærergata and on to Kreklingevegen until you get to Belehalli sports hall. The roads are signposted with white nature trail signs.
To reach Balestrand take the express bus from Oslo, Bergen or Trondheim or express boat from Bergen. If you come by car from Oslo take the E16 and route 55. From Bergen or Trondheim take the E39 and route 55.
For more information contact Balestrand Tourist Office
www.ut.no
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