B(H)iking – SY Hullu Poro

Kaldvell – Kniben Hill

On July 3, 2026

Sunny & stormy winds today followed on a rainy & rest day yesterday, so we were back on the road for another discovery ride. Titti and myself.

Around the nearby town Kaldvell, a former industrial community, lies now Lillesand’s most popular recreational area with a vast network for biking & hiking. Perfectly compacted gravel!

There is not only the Kniben hill (93moh only) with the Dagsturhytta but also the beauty of the Ladvellelva river with salmon ladders and multiple spots for a swim in clear & clean sweet water. The Norwegians defintely know, how to create a high quality environment within their amazing nature.

Fair winds…

Vassdalen – Hisåsen Hill

By Bernd

On July 1, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

Today I learned that Danmark is a small island, one of the many within the Austre Grimevannet, which I passed on my way along Vassdalen to the foot of Hisåsen Hill. Climbing up to the top of the hill, with 240moh the highest within the municipality of Lillesand. It’s a short hike of 1km, rather steep through the coastal woodland providing some tropical kind of impressions and memories. Nice view.

An enjoyable bike & hike combo.

Fair winds…

Bus – River – Gravel – Home

By Bernd

On June 30, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

It was the river ride along Tovdaselva, which caught my attention. It is one of the longest rivers in Sørlandet and used to be a paradise for wild salmon fishing long time back. Today, it is on the Norwegian Red List, means risk of extiction. Projects are ongoing to get the salmon back into these waters.

Along the river I passed Mollestadeika, a cultural and natural landmark. Although the presumably 1000 year old oak tree looks pretty shabby, it is apparently still growing. It claims to be the second largest tree in Norway and carries many legends and beliefs.

My way home took me via Røynåsveien through forest land over some small hills back to Lillesand. A well maintained gravel road with an official speed limit of 80km/h! I ended up in the dust two times, while one driver really slowed down to minimize my exposure. Three cars only on the 11km stretch.

Overall, a nice ride but not outstanding though. Maybe I am spoilt.

Fair winds…

Lillesand’s back country

By Bernd

On June 29, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

It was time to cut into the country rather than another ride along the shoreline. I was curious about it.

Vestre Grimevannet connected to Austre Grimevannet form a huge sweet water lake/fjord kind of system with remarkable off-road opportunities within a natural, pretty undeveloped landscape. Lonely but not completely deserted. A few picnic spots along the track. BUA Lillesand operates a rack with well-maintained kayaks at one of the spots, free to borrow. Norway!

Today’s ride encourages for more miles into the back country of Sørlandet.

Fair winds…

Sunny Sunday Ride

By Bernd

On June 28, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

I start to reconsider my preconceived opinion, that the south of Norway is rather boring compared to what we have seen over the last year. Not only that Lillesand is a charming town, its vicinity seems to offer some nice spots as well. Not only spots for a cool down splash during this top summer conditions.

Homborsund was on my menu list for the day, a short and flat ride, mostly on perfect tarmac but with little diversion for gravel in order not to overstretch but keep going, or perhaps better, restart.

🛶…Lille Poro…🛶 is ready and will add value soon to explore this area further.

Fair winds…

Outport of Brekkestø

By Bernd

On June 27, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

The heat is also on in southern Norway and the summer in full swing. Nothing compared to central Europe hitting new temperature records day by day.

Slighly impacted by hay fever my short ride today took me out to the historical small village of Brekkestø, nicely embedded within the easterly stretch of the picturesque Blindleia strait.

A quick detour took me to Saltviga, a peaceful tiny beach with some good green to rest.

Norway lost against France last night but the spirit remains high!

Fair winds…

Leirvik – Stord Island

By Bernd

On June 17, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

The change in character & landscape between the islands of Fedje and Stord is remarkable and became even more obvious during two bike rides starting from the southern town of Leirvik.

While Fedje offers very limited distances for hiking & biking, Stord seems to have an endless network for both. Gravel, gravel, gravel is the terrain on Stord. This shall not conclude, that one place is surpassing the other, in no way. Just very different, depending on your wishlist. Both beautiful.

Fair winds…

Fedje – Trails & Tops

By Bernd

On June 11, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

The day started with a morning walk along a tiny little nice gravel stretch being part of the much bigger Nordsjøløypa. This overall North Sea Trial covers 26 regions within 7 partner countries in total and has the goal to keep alive the common cultural heritage of the North Sea countries.

The Bike & Hike session in the afternoon took us back to the highest hill on the island, Fedjebjørnen. The windy but sunny weather invited for some further easy activity to absorb more of this man-made nature the island offers today.

Tomorrow is a rain & rest stay followed by some sunny northerly gale over the weekend. Happy to stay a bit longer.

Fair winds…

Fedje’s Landscape

By Bernd

On June 10, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

Today’s bike & hike trip took me back to one of my favourite places on Fedje island. The short 1km hike from Hellisøy Fyr to Aurihophytta (south approach) brings you through some impressive landscape before/after taking rest at the comfortable hytta. What a place for a short retreat! Norway at its best!

Fair winds…

Tustna – into the bush!

By Bernd

On May 31, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

The ferry took me to Tustna again to further explore this charming island.

I had the full range from perfect tarmac to bushy single track, which involved quite a bit of hike the bike. It was not possible to get to the spot I wanted to see as it became too soft and wet at some point in time. Nevertheless the fun was mine and the beauty of Norway does never seem to stop.

A summer day, ambient close to 20°C.

Fair winds…

Boating & Biking Adventures

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Kaldvell – Kniben Hill

Vassdalen – Hisåsen Hill

Bus – River – Gravel – Home

Lillesand’s back country

Sunny Sunday Ride

Outport of Brekkestø

Leirvik – Stord Island

Fedje – Trails & Tops

Fedje’s Landscape

Tustna – into the bush!