Norwegian Mountains, Hordaland
Sveigen, 1561m
| County/Municipality : | Hordaland/Odda | ||||||||
| Maps : | 1414-IV Haukeliseter (Statens Kartverk, Norge 1:50 000) | ||||||||
| Primary factor : | 391m | ||||||||
| Hiked : | July 2010 | ||||||||
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| See also : | Other Hordaland mountains |
Sveigen
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Introduction
Sveigen is located on the south side of highway E134 and part of Haukelitunnelen (tunnel) runs through this mountain. There does not seem to be an established trail to the top. The shortest route to Sveigen runs from Dyrskar and is also the route described on this page.
Sveigen
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Primary factor:
Sveigen (Norge 1:50,000: 1561m, Økonomisk Kartverk: -, UTM 32 V 392207 6634153) has a primary factor of 391m towards the higher parent Kistenuten (1648m). The defining saddle (approx. UTM 32 V 392344 6629769) is found 1,3km northwest of Kistenuten. Ref. Norge 1:50,000 (20m contours), the saddle is within the range 1160-1180m, interpolated to 1170m.
Dyrskar
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Google map
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Trail descriptions
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The route description is valid per July
2010.
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Route 1: Dyrskar - Sveigen (summer/autumn)
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Access
(all distances are approx. distances)
The starting point for this route description is the Haukelifjell. Locate the Haukeliseter tunnel by Ulevåvatnet. At the eastern tunnel entrance, follow the old road (N59.84953 E7.08656) to the west for 3,1km. You're now on the top of the valley between Dyrskarnuten (north) and Sveigen (south) Find parking alongside the road (N59.83980 E7.04275).
The route
The route, as seen in Google Earth
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Cross the road and head towards some steep cliffs, then pass them on the right (south) side and zig-zag up a grassy slope. Maintain a southeast direction. The terrain is rocky (with lots of interesting details), but quite easy. After a little while, you see the summit ridge ahead of you. Ascend from the southwest side and expect to pass some loose rocks before reaching the summit point (N59.83099 E7.07707) - marked by a proper cairn.
Pictures and Trip reports:
- Sveigen, July 24 2010
- Sveigen seen from other mountains
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