Damsgårdsfjellet
Damsgårdsfjellet (317 m) is located to the west of the city center and is the lowest of the seven mountains. From the top you will have a nice view of the city, the city fjord, and the district of Fyllingsdalen.
Facts about Damsgårdsfjellet
- Elevation: 317 meters
- Hike duration: 45-60 min
- Track: footpath, hiking trail
- Difficulty level: easy
Damsgårdfjellet is considered an easy hike. Some people claim Damsgårdfjellet is not a mountain in its own right, but exploring it can still be an adventure and the view is superb even though the mountain is located only at 317 MASL.
A hike up Damsgårdsfjellet can start both from the west and the east. It’s low altitude, makes this "mountain" one of the easier hikes in Bergen, although there is another top point at the mountain to the south ranging 353 meters above sea level, called Olsokfjellet.
How to get to the starting point
By bus
- Melkeplassen: take bus number 19 from the city centre then walk to the starting point. See below for details.
- Nipedalen: take bus number 6 to Lyngbø, then bus number 44 to Nipedalen. Note that this is a longer hike than from Melkeplassen. You can search for the best public transport options to the trailheads on the Skyss Travel Planner.
By car
Damsgårdfjellet is close to the city centre, so there might be limited parking options on the side of the mountain that faces the centre of Bergen. If you start from Nipedalen, however, there are designated parking spots for hikers and visitors.
Hiking to Damsgårdsfjellet from Melkeplassen
- This is a 3.1 km hike and takes about an hour or so, depending on your walking pace. The nearest bus stop is Hamrehaugen. Start the hike from Frøyahallen and keep right up through the residential area until you reach a playground.
- You can also walk to Melkeplassen from the city centre in about 45-50 minutes via the Puddefjorden bridge. by walking north towards Damsgård, and then up the hill from Frøyahallen.
- A third option is to take a bus to Damsgård hovedgård and start your trip from there.
Hiking options from Damsgårdsfjellet
There are multiple routes to follow if you want to go further than only to the top of Damsgårdfjellet:
- Hiking further towards Olsokfjellet is perfect if you want a longer hike. There are marked routes along the way, so it should be easy to follow. This hike is a bit more challenging, but quite popular.
- You can also hike further towards Nipedalen in Fyllingsdalen. This is an often-used hiking trail where you also can experience lake Nipetjørna. Many locals like to grill and go for a swim in the lake during the summer, so why not give it a try, weather permitting?
Safe hiking in Norway
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Need to rent outdoor equipment?
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