Brufjell along the border of the counties Rogaland and Vest Agder may be a little lesser known than Prekestolen and Kjerag.
But even if its less known this is a place well worth hiking. The Pulpit rock and Kjerag are often hike destinations with lot´s of people tracking. But at Brufjell you never experience the big crowds and you walk at your own pace not bumping into any body else.
The hike is schedules to take about 3 hours. We did it in 3 1/2 hour, with lunch brake, climbing down to the Jettegryte and a sprained ankle.
The small community of Roligheten. You have to walk through this small hamlet before reaching the hike up to the mountain.How about your own hammock? I can see myself lounging in this and in fact this house is for rent if you are interested.Fresh apples from your own garden. The walk down from the parking to the trail is lovely going straight through the Hamlet of Roligheten.The hike is marked with light blue markers. There is two trail to take. We went up the shorter way and down the longer. The trail is typical MediumJust a little more now and we have reached the top. The Brufjell top sits at 184 meters. Not really very high but the hike up is rather steep so you definitely feel your heart pumping. I sure did tough.. But then again.. I may not be in my best fit form.This is it.. BrufjellThe view here is breathtaking. 20.000 years of erosion and the early Ice age have made the mountains like they are. smooth and bare. Open to the elements.
Brufjell is not the target for today though. As pretty as it is. I have set my sight on the caves below the top. But it is a long way down. A way that requires good physics. A lot of courage and determinations.
Mindfullness! Enjoying the view and having a little lunch brake. We are headed down to the caves. But I got a little careless and had a small accident spraining my foot.. So typical. I keep forgetting I have weak ankles (after years of playing soccer) and in a jump I land terrible wrong. Resulting in a trippel size ankle!
I still make it down to the beginning of the decent to the caves but I give up… Not quite sure how to make it down. The climb down is for me to hard today. I give up… sadly.
This is basically what we came for.. the climb down to the Brufjell grottos are steeper than I thought.. There are chains and bolted handrail to help you get up and down. But it is still a long way down!
There you have them.. The Brufjell grottos – Mr. Grumpy made his way down. While me and Bruno waited it up and enjoyed the sun and views. This is spectacular. Next time it will be me down here..
Sad to not make it down here on my own but gladly I have the Photos from Mr. Grumpy. These caves are the result from the elements and are pretty impressive.
It is time to head back home. We take the alternative route back to the car park. We have been so lucky with this hike. Hardly no people (just a few Germans) and the weather almost to bright and warm.
This is not a hike recommended in rain though. The mountain get really slippery when wet and that might be potensial dangerous.
Every now and then you will find markers on where to go.. Next time I might also make it down to SandvigaWow – What a sight! Who knew we had this secluded wonderful pebble beach this close. Just like any beach in Greece… I am in loveBuddies on tour… Grumpy and Bruno enjoying a great hike.I made it… We are close to the end. Brufjell I will see you again ❣️
There is a lot of up and down on this hike. So I get why they put the trail to a medium. The last part down to the caves is a more advanced though and not for the fainthearted.
You can still make it though. Just look at me! Not super fit at all, but my muscles are sore, a good sore though!
