Ulriken
| Ulriken | |
|---|---|
| Ålreken | |
Ulriken, as seen from the centre of Bergen | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 643 m (2,110 ft) |
| Prominence | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Parent peak | Hauggjelsvarden |
| Isolation | 1.4 km (0.87 mi) |
| Coordinates | 60°22′39″N 5°23′14″E / 60.37747°N 5.38713°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Vestland, Norway |
| Topo map | 1115 I Bergen |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Aerial 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.