Løvstakken

About Løvstakken

Løvstakken (477 m) is the highest of the western city mountains. At the top you will find what is probably the most impressive cairn in Bergen.

How to get there

Løvstakken is easy to reach by foot or transit from the city centre. The most commonly used route is from Danmarksplass, but you can also walk over Puddefjorden bridge and up from Gyldenpris. 

• From Danmarksplass, walk to the Ny Krohnborg school, and continue upwards. You will find signs guiding you in the right direction. When you have reached above the highest located houses, there is a gravel road at first, then a foothpack. The hike is a bit steep at first, then the intensity decreases closer to the top.

• Another option is to start at the end of Løvstakklien (nr. 51) and take the path that leads to the top. 

Løvstien

If you don’t want to walk to the top, but rather along Løvstakken, check out Løvstien. 

The newest addition to Bergen’s many hiking trails has become very popular for walking and jogging, and is easily accessible for everyone. It follows the foot of Løvstakken and the hike is 6.4 km long. The main attraction on Løvstien is the 383-meter-long wooden footbridge, which was completed in 2024.

• Take the city rail to Danmarksplass and follow the signs to Løvstien or bus to Løvstakkveien or Blekenberg. From here it takes about 10 minutes to walk to the start.
• Start the trip from the top of Løvstakkveien and just follow the footpath until the road divides. Continue the trip on Løvstien. On the way, there are nice rest areas and the view is absolutely fantastic.
• The estimated time use is about 2 hours walking.

The times for all the trips are approximate times, and are entirely dependent on your own fitness and speed.

Public transport

• If you wish to take public transport to the start of the hike, you can search for your best options on the Skyss Travel Planner. 
• For hiking options you can use the interactive map at Ut.no. It’s only in Norwegian, so make sure you have a translator at hand if needed. It’s always a good idea to keep a paper map at hand, in case your phone dies or the mobile coverage is bad.