Lyderhorn
Lyderhorn (396 m) is the westernmost of Bergen’s seven mountains. The mountain can be reached from different directions, and at the top you will have a glorious 360 degrees view of Bergen and beyond.
About Mount Lyderhorn
Mount Lyderhorn is situated some kilometers west of the city center of Bergen. The elevation is 396 meters. You can expect spectacular view from the top.
During your hike, you may also want to take the time to visit Kvarven, a military fort, located north of Lyderhorn. Kvarven was a strategically important fort during WWII. Now Kvarven is part of a recreational area and is an open air war memorial.
Facts and fiction about Lyderhorn
- Elevation: 396 meters
- Hike duration: depends on where you start. From 1 – 2 hrs.
- Track: footpath, hiking trail
- Difficulty level: medium
- According to folklore, Lyderhorn was the place where witches gathered on Walpurgis night. The last person to be accused of witchery in Bergen in 1590, Anne Pedersdotter, was said to have flewn to Lyderhorn on her broom stick to join the ceremony
How to get there
Lyderhorn is the mountain furthest away from the city center, and it is therefore best to take a bus from the city center.
You can search for the best transit options for you on the Skyss Travel Planner.
Need to rent outdoor equipment?
There are places you can rent equipment for free or a small fee
Best routes
Option 1: From Gravdal/Laksevåg (North-East)
The hike is easy at the start, and steeper near the top.
This hike has a trail the entire way and can be up to 2.5 km round trip. It is estimated to take about 2 hours to hike and the elevation gained is around 300 metres.
- Take the bus from the city center to “Gravdal” bus stop.
- Follow the road to the NUTEC-institute.
- Pass through the short tunnel, and continue on the gravel road.
Option 2: From Loddefjord/Kjøkkelvik (West)
This is the steepest and shortest trail to Lyderhorn.
- Take the bus from the city center to “Loddefjord terminal”. From there you can either walk 15 minutes before you get to the hiking trail, or catch another bus to “Kjøkkelvik skole”.
- If you decide to walk, follow the road north from the terminal, walk to Kjøkkelvik school and go up the street named Lyderhornslien.
- The trail to Lyderhorn is signposted.
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