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There are several routes to the top, but this suggestions is the easiest option by public transport and also one of the most scenic routes. The hike can also be done in the reverse order of this itinerary. Along the way you can discover Kvarven Fort, a strategic location during World War 2.

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The hike takes about 2-3 hours and is suitable for most hikers. It’s possible to walk up Lyderhorn all year, but during winter you should bring spikes for your shoes as there may be icy parts along the trail (especially on the last elevation towards the summit). Please also note that the sun sets early in the winter, so bring a headlight in your backpack for safety.

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For small children the hike might be a bit long. The hike is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers, but it’s possible to bring a stroller on part of the route (to Kvarven Fort).

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Lyderhorn hike

Lyngbø rv. 555 (A)

From the top of Lyderhorn you follow a shorter route back down to the road named Banuren and follow Lyderhornsveien (along the highway) towards the bus stop. On the way to the top, you past the trail going down to Banuren just north of the summit.

Lyderhorn summit

As there are a lot of different bus routes that serves this stop, the waiting time for the next bus towards the city center should just be a few minutes. So there is no need to plan your departure time ahead. You can buy tickets on board the bus. Most buses that travel through this stop is headed for the city center, but feel free ask the driver to be 100% sure the bus is headed for the city center. See [skyss.no]() for more information.

Lyngbø rv. 555 (B)

Ørnafjellet

Nygård kirke

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To get to Gravdal from the city centre by public transport you have two options:

1. You can take bus nr. 3 from the city centre headed towards Vadmyra. You get off the bus at Lyngbø rv. 555 (A) and change to bus nr. 44 headed towards Gravdal. Gravdal is the last stop. You can also walk from Lyngbø to Gravdal. This takes about 15 minutes.
2. Take bus nr. 6 from the city center headed towards Lyngbø. You get off the bus at Nygård kirke or at Lyderhornsveien. From Nygård kirke you walk for about 15 minutes.

See [skyss.no](https://www.skyss.no/en/) for timetables and more information. It is possible to buy tickets for the bus onboard.

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From Gravdal bus stop you follow the road past Nutec industy area and continue up Gravdalsbakken to the end of the road, past Kvarven. From the end of the road the route follow a marked trail all the way to the top of Lyderhorn. Read the signs along the way as there are different trails along the way.

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