Itinerary
The guide will bring you through beautiful open countryside, wild nature, and stunning fjord views. The hiking path is in uneven and rugged terrain, so some experience of mountain hiking is necessary. We hike for 3-4 hours and ascend to 300-400 altimeter to the summit above the beautiful fjord.
Key facts:
* Time: 0930-1430
* Duration: 6 hours
* Level: Medium
* Hiking time: 3-4 hours
* Distance: 5-9 km
* Terrain: Uneven and rocky. Partly wet soil / bog.
We meet you in Bergen and take you by car ,and after about 30- 45 minutes driving we start the hike.
The guide decides the destination according to the weather forecast, the group, the customer's wishes, it can be Mt.Hananipa, mt.Bruviknipa, or mt.Arnanipa. Common to all is a trip off the beaten track with fantastic views and very few hikers.
What to bring:
Bring a small backpack with your own packed lunch, plenty of water, warm/waterproof clothing, sunglasses and proper shoes. Example: Running shoes, sneakers or hiking boots.(Of course hiking boots are the best)Our guide will bring a light Norwegian snack and ensure you get safely to the top and back to Bergen , learning as much as you want about the local area and culture.
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Visit Bergen, Strandkaien 3, 5013 Bergen, Norway
09:30 AM
6 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Brandon_H
Awesome tour, great hike, but definitely isn’t for beginners or someone with mobility issues. Would recommend! Tour guide was professional and courteous.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : AnnaR58
My husband and I really enjoyed the hiking tour with guides Ole and Øystein. They took our group of seven (I think it was) to a location about 45 minutes drive from Bergen. As we climbed up into the hills the guides were happy to stop so we could look at and taste various wild berries (e.g. blueberry, ligonberry, etc), which was fun.
Both guides spoke excellent English and were very knowledgeable about the area and were also happy to share information about life in Norway.
Our group members had various fitness levels so after a while Ole and Øystein offered two options if our group wanted to consider splitting. One option was to go at a slower pace and walk to a lower scenic location, and the other option was to go faster and higher. My husband and I plus one other group member opted for the faster, higher walk.
Ole led the way on that option and bounded along. It was a strenuous walk but the view from the top was well and truly worth the effort. We stopped at the top for lunch and Ole brought out some Norwegian snacks to complement our own packed lunches, which was a nice touch.
The atmosphere on the hike was friendly, relaxed and informative. All in all it was a great day and one of the highlights of our time in Norway.
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Posted On : 2023-10-30
Posted By : candreou29
Had an surreal experience climbing Mt Hananipa with our amazing guide Øystein. Very hospitable and extremely knowledge about Bergen and hiking in general. Nothing beats exploring nature and have great conversation while doing it. Took great candid pictures of me and my partner at viewpoints and offered us some reindeer sausages and coffee once we reached the summit. We unfortunately didn’t get a good view from the top because of the weather so Øystein took us to another location where to climbed behind a waterfall and then even higher for an amazing view of the valley and the surrounding area. Would highly recommend this tour and ask for Øystein!.These connections with people are what make the trip worth it’s while.
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Posted On : 2023-10-11
Posted By : msreviews11
The hike was incredible. We were taken to a beautiful spot just 45 minutes outside of Bergen. The hike was 5 hours or so, but very manageable with a basic level of fitness. You meet beautiful souls in the fellow hikers, see the most stunning, still nature where very few other people venture, and get great support from the guides. Hugely recommend!
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Posted On : 2023-09-29
Posted By : ciarafarkkila
Me and my mom did this amazing hike with our wonderful local guide Normann. Truly an unforgetable and amazing expirience! The views are amazing and the whole hike was the perfect length. We were picked up from the harbour in Bergen and returned to the same spot. Normann was such a sweet guide providing us with interesting information about the Bergen region. Truly recommend for everyone!
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Posted On : 2023-09-18
Posted By : 130carond
I booked this hike on line 2 months before our trip making it very easy to plan ahead. The description was just as they said, that it was a remote hike away from the crowds. The advice on what to have with you was also accurate. There were 8 participants in the group, with 2 guides. They picked us up at the meeting place and we drove about 40minutes out of Bergen, with some lovely views along the way. We did stop at one point at a very small village at the grocery store/ library to use the bathroom or pick up snacks if needed. The hike was moderately challenging for my husband and I, in our mid 60s, in good health and exercise regularly. At a mid point of the hike we were offered to go either a more challenging route to one peak, or a slightly less challenging but still beautiful peak. We chose the slightly easier route with 3 others and each group had its own guide. The other participants were of similar age and younger. The views throughout the hike were beautiful! You are above tree line so can see in all directions to the fjords surrounding this very large island. The many small ponds, streams, and fields were so pretty making for a delightful landscape. The guides were able to tell us about local flora and fauna, as well as some history of the area. They are very obviously in love with being in the outdoors and know the area well. They provided some traditional Norwegian snacks at the top which was very nice. We did bring our own sandwiches as well and had worked up a big appetite. Plus bring our own water. Good trail shoes are a must, there is some rock scrambling, rock hopping and wet conditions,and steep areas so a good grippy shoe is important. It was an outstanding way to experience the natural beauty of Norway. I was so pleased with the guides and the hike!
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Posted On : 2023-09-09
Posted By : Victoria G
Experience of a lifetime! Amazing day hiking to the top of Hananipa with a bonus stop at Steinsdalsfossen. Will definitely use this company again if back in Bergen. Could not recommend highly enough.
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Posted On : 2023-09-07
Posted By : QuidProQuo85
Great hike with amazing view over the fjord. Guide was very friendly and talkative. Group of 4 including the guide made it very private and peaceful hike. Missed the snack though. Although price is a bit on the high side all things considered we had an amazing time and for first timers in Norway it was a nice look at how easy it is to get to nature when driving 30 minutes out of a city.
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Posted On : 2023-08-27
Posted By : Michael W
This is a great trip up of Norwegian mountain. Probably took about an hour and a half to go up but it was scenic all the way and entertaining with a good guide and guests. I would definitely recommend some good hiking shoes given that it can be quite muddy in the summer, but hiking poles is almost certainly optional. You can take your time and really get the spend some time gazing at the scenery and sheep. Inspired me to come back and do more of the same next time I visit.
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Posted On : 2023-08-22
Posted By : Jonathan R
I was travelling solo in Norway and joined a small group on this hike. We were a group of 4 plus the guide and were the only ones on the trail that day. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable (also brought good snacks :)). The hike is easy but has very nice views. It was very pleasant, I definitely recommend it!
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Posted On : 2023-07-25
