Ulriken
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| Ulriken | |
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 Ulriken, as seen from the centre of Bergen |
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| Elevation | 643 metres (2,110 ft) |
| Location | Bergen, Hordaland, Norway |
| Coordinates | 60°22′38.54″N 5°21′51.72″E / 60.3773722°N 5.3643667°ECoordinates: 60°22′38.54″N 5°21′51.72″E / 60.3773722°N 5.3643667°E |
| Topo map | 1115 I Bergen |
| Easiest route | Aerial tramway |
Ulriken (643 metres above sea level) is the highest of the seven mountains (in Norwegian de syv fjell) that surround Bergen, Norway.
Ulriken has an aerial tramway, Ulriksbanen, that can bring people to the top. At the top there is a TV tower, a restaurant, and free telescopes. The cable car was closed as of January 2006, due to the operating company failing to meet government requirements for documentation but reopened later spring 2006. It was later closed again, but it reopenned for business on May 1, 2009.[1]
[edit] The trail
There is a network of trails to climb Ulriken. However, many of them are poorly or unmaintained, rendering the journey difficult for people in less than fit condition. There are few visitor facilities on the way up. Bridges and steep sections can be particularly difficult, especially in less than perfect weather conditions.
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