Ulriken

Ulriken
Ålreken
Ulriken, as seen from the centre of Bergen
Highest point
Elevation643 m (2,110 ft)
Prominence40 m (130 ft)
Parent peakHauggjelsvarden
Isolation1.4 km (0.87 mi)
Coordinates60°22′39″N 5°23′14″E / 60.37747°N 5.38713°E / 60.37747; 5.38713
Geography
LocationVestland, Norway
Topo map1115 I Bergen
Climbing
Easiest routeAerial tramway

Ulriken (or the older, Ålreken) is a mountain in Bergen Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is the highest of the Seven Mountains (Norwegian: De syv fjell) that surround the city centre of Bergen. It has a height of 643 metres (2,110 ft) above sea level. Ulriken has an aerial tramway, Ulriksbanen, that can bring people to the top. At the top there is a TV tower and a restaurant. There is a network of trails along Ulriken, which is a popular hike with several paths up ranging from steep to not so steep.