Waiting for the the winter…
Index
| Date | Peak | Height | PF | Location | WCP/FP | MAP |
| 03.11.25 | Haddalshornet | 611m | 103m | Ulstein, Norway | WCP | MAP |
| 04.11.25 | Øyrahornet | 417m | 42m | Herøy, M&R, Norway | WCP | MAP |
| 05.11.25 | Sollia | 661m | 661m | Herøy/Sande, M&R, Norway | WCP | MAP |
| 06.11.25 | Huldrehornet | 271m | 113m | Herøy, M&R, Norway | WCP | MAP |
| 07.11.25 | Rjåhornet | 600m | 107m | Herøy, M&R, Norway | WCP | MAP |
| 08.11.25 | Skoratinden | 1002m | 334 | Vanylven, Norway | WCP | MAP |
| 08.11.25 | Fossanipa | 906m | 108m | Vanylven, Norway | WCP | MAP |
| 09.11.25 | Røddalshorn | 563m | 103m | Sande, M&R, Norway | WCP | MAP |
Haddalshornet (611m), Nov 3 2025
Monday: We had busy days at work, and my primary focus was there. But in the afternoon, I had a few hours free for my daily exercise.
The forecast indicated rain in the afternoon, but I wanted to start the week on a good note and decided to hike Haddalshornet from Havåg. A quick hike up and down…
But on my way to Havåg, there was a convoy, and I was able to turn the car around. I didn’t want to spend precious minutes of daylight by waiting for a lead car.
So, I parked where I usually start my bike ride to Hasundhornet and I went off-trail up the forest. I’ve done this route once before and I still remembered how terrible it was. But I couldn’t be bothered by walking the road up to the trailhead – a significant detour when daylight is scarce.
Eventually, I joined the path from Haddal and took a short break on Hammaren.
I understood that I would be able to reach the top without turning the headlamp on, although it was getting darker and darker by the minute.
It was hard work going up the mountain. I was tired and every step had a cost.
When I got the summit in view, a beautiful moon was shining brightly behind it. Unfortunately, I hadn’t brought my camera along. So, a crappy cell phone picture will have to serve as memory.
It was pitch dark when I turned around and descended the same route, but this time with my headlamp on. It began raining on my way down but it wasn’t pouring down and so it was OK.
A good start to the week!
Trip statistics: 5km, 650 vertical meters, 1h:46m
Øyrahornet (417m), Nov 4 2025
Tuesday: It was raining like crazy until noon. Then it began to slow down. When I logged off work at 4pm, it was hardly raining at all.
After an intense working day, I wasn’t in the mood for a strenuous hike and allowed myself a “resting day” with just 400 vertical meters up to Øyrahornet above Tjørvåg.
I enjoyed a “Drivkraft” podcast that was about treating chronical pain through psychological treatment. Very, very interesting!
The weather worsened at it was a bit unpleasant on top. I didn’t stay for long.
On my way down, I was open to also hike Skåla (184m). That would get me close to 500 vertical meters. But I couldn’t cross the river without getting seriously wet and so I decided to settle for the 400 I had “earned” so far.
The river was nice this afternoon. I wished I had my Canon along. But it was raining now, so I am not sure how good the pictures would have turned out…
Trip statistics: 3,8km, 405 vertical meters, 1h:19m
Sollia (661m), Nov 5 2025
Wednesday: At some point, I would have to go to Sollia to record the guestbook entries (just take a picture of the most recent entries and send it in) and I figured I might as well do that today. It wasn’t raining (now) and hopefully, it would stay that way for a couple of more hours.
I drove to Moltudalen and was blown away by the beautiful sky. I would definitely bring my Canon along for the trip!
As I had my bike in the car, it was only natural to bike to lake Mørkevatnet and proceed on foot from there.
Again, I was listening to podcasts. I cannot recommend “Drivkraft” enough (in Norwegian).
The path to Sollia was wet as always, but I didn’t care. I just enjoyed every colour I could “suck in” on this – otherwise grey – afternoon.
Yes, it was actually grey and colorful at the same time…
I went a bit nuts with the camera…
One thing was for sure – the summit was grey…
Fog – or mist – blew fast by.
Just as the horizon lost its wonderful shine, the moon came out.
I enjoyed that!
It was significantly darker when I returned to lake Mørkevatnet and the bike, but I didn’t have to turn on my headlamp for the short bike-trip back to the car.
Great hike!
Trip statistics: 3,9km on bike, 4,8km on foot, 450 vertical meters, 1h:40m
Huldrehornet (271m), Nov 6 2025
Thursday: Busy working day and when I noticed it was raining when I logged off work, I lost inspiration to go on a longer hike. Besides, Anne was on her way and I figured it would be nice if I was home when she got here.
So, I just did a quick hike up and down Huldrehornet, while enjoying a “Drivkraft” podcast. The podcast was for sure much exciting than the hike and I when I got back to the car, I felt I had just left it.
I went home, took a shower and then Anne arrived. It was my turn to make dinner so I’d better get started…
Trip statistics: 2,4km, 250 vertical meters, 0h:45m
Rjåhornet (600m), Nov 7 2025
Friday: I had a very intense working day. The only pause was when I drove Anne to Hovden airport and wished her well on her journey towards the Canary Islands for a Yoga week.
After work, I decided to hike Rjåhornet from Leikong. I found a good podcast and put one foot in front of the other. It was nice to get above the fog!
The hike was hard. I felt out of shape. I’m not out of shape so there must be something else. I think it’s a lack of good sleep. It’s been hectic at work for a long time. I need to figure out to improve the recovery.
But the hike was also good. I enjoy this – fairly new – habit of listening to podcasts on my way up the mountain. I think I’m doing this because of the lack of daylight. When there is nothing particular to see, I might as well focus on other things.
It was pretty dark when I reached the top. The pictures always turn out brighter than it actually was.
The length of the podcasts is “well aligned” with hiking 600m mountain. I normally reach the top at the time the episode ends.
On my way down, I put on another podcast. That typically lasts during my descent, during the drive home and during shopping groceries for dinner. Today, the 2nd podcast ended the very minute I parked the car in front of the house. Perfect timing…
Trip statistics: 6,5km, 610 vertical meters, 1h:47m
Skoratinden (1002m), Fossanipa (906m), Nov 8 2025
Saturday: This hike is featured on a separate post…
Røddalshorn (563m), Nov 9 2025
Sunday: As the forecast promised rain today, I decided to just hike in my local region and skip longer hikes and biking. At the same time, I wanted to get some new tracks for my Gurskøya GPS map, which is a challenge in itself…
I decided to hike Røddalshorn from Holtane. I’ve done that in the past, but that was many years ago. One typically hikes Røddalshorn from the Leikongeidet side and Holtane is best serving as a trailhead for hikes to Storetua.
I followed the Storetua path until I had crossed Brekkelva river. Then I sat course for the western top on the Røddalshorn mountain – 561m.
On the map, this top is called Røddalshorn, but people I trust, say that Røddalshorn is the eastern top and that this top is locally called Brekkeherda (Holteherda).
I was listening to podcasts and enjoy my walk up the mountain. On my way across the mountain, I was listening to the tragic events that took place on the Roskilde music festival in 2000, during a Pearl Jam concert. I’ve never been on a music festival in my life and I didn’t put it on my bucket list after this episode…
Soon I had the main top ahead of me – 2 meters higher than Grøthornet.
I was a little annoyed about not leaving my bike at the Leikongeidet trailhead. But I thought it would be raining way more than it did.
But oh well. Time to find a route down that I’ve never done before.
By the looks of it, it would still take some time before the more serious rain was here.
I descended from Båtefjellet and into the valley below. From here, I followed the river in the direction of Holtane.
On my way down, I was listening to the “Skuddene på Serena” (2008) episodes. Despite the tragic events and loss of several lives, the story about the terror attack in Kabul was captivating. I felt I was able to follow the story like watching a movie.
I am not sure if Afghanistan will make it to my bucket list, either. But they have cool mountains…
The terrain was horrible and if it hadn’t been for the podcast, I might have gotten angry.
But eventually, I got down to the creek near the trailhead. It was too wide to cross without getting wet and I started walking, hoping a solution would present itself. And there – hidden behind a tree – a broken bridge! Perfect.
On my way home, I stopped at Kjeldsund, hoping to get some good pictures. But the light was disappointing…
Trip statistics: 7,5km, 560 vertical meters, 2h:08m
