Kategori: Bicycle

Go by bike from Oslo to Moss

Cycling from Oslo to Moss – about 65 km.

Bring your bike and start with a small boat ride from Aker Brygge to Nesoddtangen (about 20 min.) From Nesoddtangen follow county road 157 to Fagerstrand. Along the way there are several places to enjoy the view over the Oslofjord. Follow “Fagerstrandveien” to the exit at “Holtbråtveien” where you follow the signs to the idyllic town of Drøbak. Drøbak center offers, in addition to its cozy wooden houses and marina, several cozy restaurants, cafes and hotels in and around the city center. Enjoy a stopover in Drøbak before the tour continues the next morning.

Follow the signs towards Vestby out of Drøbak and turn at the sign for Solbergstrand and Hvitsten. After about 9 km you reach Ramme Gaard (Ramme farm) which is a nice place to stop and visit. If the cafe is open it offered good organic lunch before you hop on the bike and rolls down to Hvitsten. Here you can enjoy the old figurehead that is placed in the local parks all around town. The stretch is about 12 km through various landscapes before you enter the charming village of Son. Son is an idyllic village with hotel, a Costal Culture Center and several restaurants.

From Son you can either go up to Sonsveien station for train back to Oslo move on to Moss and new experiences in Norway. Approximately 2.5 km to Sonsveien and 13 km to Moss.

Historical visit

Once you have reached all the slopes, you have only a few hundred meters down to the Emerald Mines – a perfect place to stop and have coffee and lunch – and perhaps look for the world's rarest gemstone.

On the way down to Minnesund right by the bridges you will find the Mjøs collections as well – here you can get the story of life and the boats on Lake Mjøsa.

To get down to Eidsvoll station you can take the shortest road, 11 km, on the west side of Vorma, via Trondheimsvegen and Eidsvollsvegen on National Bicycle Route 7. Choose the somewhat more hilly and longer road (Fv177), 14 km, on the east side of Vorma, you largely avoid the traffic noise from the E6.

Historic visit to the Eidsvolls building
On the way to the Eidsvoll building, you can choose to stop by Loftet gårdsbutikk which is located along Trondheimsvegen, take off to Hammerstadvegen and then take Hoelsvegen down to Loftet Gårdsbutikk – which was previously named one of the country's best farm shops – and if you have a little extra gunpowder left in the legs, there are also opportunities to turn to Eidsvoll 1814 to get a refill of the history that has shaped our democracy. You can also stop by Eidsvoll bygdetun on the way to Eidsvoll 1814.

If you need a night's sleep before you travel on because you want to experience more of what Eidsvoll has to offer, then take a night at Best Western Leto Arena so that you are ready for the next stage!

On the way back to Minnesund you can then take the trip via Eidsvoll Church, Wergelandshaugen, and read a little about the history of Eidsivating which celebrates 1000 years in 2022.

Then just cycle back to Minnesund – a tip is perhaps to take the west side road south on day 1 and then take the east side road back on day 2 – then you will experience both stretches!

Have a nice visit!

Mjøstråkk

This website https://en.visitostnorge.no/mjostrakk  contains all the information you need to plan an exciting cycling adventure along Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake.

We have divided Mjøstråkk into 7 legs, and have described the route in the anti-clockwise direction with Minnesund / Eidsvoll as starting point. It is of course up to you where you choose to start, which direction you opt for, and whether you cycle the entire route or just pick parts of this stunning Mjøsa experience.  

Welcome!

The Oeverland river tour – hiking

The Øverland river winds through a cultural and natural landscape with deep roots back in time.

The trip along the river offers great variety. From steep, narrow path with a high slope on one side to a nice, wide walkway, steps, bridges and asphalt. The Øverlandselva river appears with waterfalls, rapids, pools and peaceful, gentle and gurgling parts. There are many places to go aside and sit down and close your eyes and hear the water flow past.

From Sandvika you can walk along the Øverlandselva and far into the countryside. From an early age, the river was very important for the farms and homesteads. Here they fetched water, bathed, washed clothes, fished for trout and eel, ground grain in simple grinders, and sawed timber for their own use. There are few traces of activity in the river, which did not provide a basis for industrial activity, such as Lomma and Bærums Verk.

The experience will vary with whether there is a lot or little water in the river. In some places it is beautiful and natural and in other places a little careless. The hike is best suited on foot because parts are not adapted for bicycles, prams or wheelchairs.

Benches and information signs are posted here:

– between Kloppa bridge and Engerjordet

– between Presteveien and Bærumsveien

– a little below for Åsterudveien (the bridge)

– by Gamle Øverland bridge

– at Haga Golf, west of the river, near Sumpskogen)

– by Bakke bridge (Ankerveien)

– at the meeting Østernbekken / Ilabekken.

In addition, you find larger common information signs at Sandvika, Kverntangen and Øverland car park.

Bring a packed lunch and thermos and use the new benches along the river! – And remember the hiking map (the paper version is free and available at all libraries in Bærum), or download here: https://tinyurl.com/ws7l8h5

We wish you a good trip! Regards Bærum Elveforum

3. Bicycle tour at Romerike, Oslo Airport – Jessheim round trip

This tour will bring you from the airport at Gardermoen to Jessheim on a nice bicycle path. Feel free to return on a dirt road past idyllic Ljøgodttjern and historic Raknehaugen.

You will find very good facilities for bicycling between the airport at Gardermoen and the town of Jessheim.

The first thing you meet is a small park with benches and flowers, before the pedestrian- and bicycle path begins. It takes you safely out of the airport area and is well signposted all the way to Jessheim. The ride is easy with asphalt and just a few slopes. Even if you bicycle parallel to the road, there are longer distances with a view of open landscape.

In Jessheim there are restaurants, cafes and shops. The train stops here, and it is also possible to continue along the National Bicycle Route 7 Pilgrim's Route both north and south.

For a bit of variety, the return journey is partly on cozy dirt roads and stops at Ljøgodttjern with swimming opportunities. Raknehaugen is an old burial ground and is also worth a stop, before the return to Gardermoen. This tour returns to the bicycle parking lot at the airport.

Fact box

Start/end point: Oslo Airport Gardermoen

Distance: 21 km round trip

Time: approx. 1-2 hours round trip

Total number of altitude meters: approx. 180

Surface: Asphalt and gravel

Rating: Easy

Bicycle type: All bicycles

Safety: Pedestrian- and bicycle path

Season: April – October

 

Disclaimer

This route was last tested in July 2022. Changes and deviations may occur in service offerings, road standards, traffic volumes and traffic patterns.

Link to digital map and navigation:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40242052

Biking at Romerike Jessheim – Algarheim – Nordkisa

Tour description

The tour starts from Jessheim train station and is a easy cycling tour. The beginning of the tour is on a road with some traffic or on pavement before it after approx. 1 km leads to a nice separate cycle path along Algarheimsvegen. This continues all the way to Algarheim, but turn off towards the old Algarheimsvegen where it is quieter, quieter and more idyllic through the forest.

Cycling dresin

At special events in Lokstallen there will also be an opportunity to ride the dressin for a reasonable price.

Contact the staff at Lokstallen and they will help you.

Skulerud station was the end of the Urskog-Hølandsbanen "Tertitten" between Sørumsand and Skulerud. Skulerud was also the end station for boat traffic on the Halden Canal, between Tistedal by Halden and Skulerud. Skulerud station was an important hub.

The railway came to Skulerud in 1898 and was in operation until 1960. With the help of Riksantikvaren – national heritage-  the cultural environment at Skulerud station is being re-established with railway tracks, switches, turntables and buildings. Around 700 meters of rails have been laid in the station area.

Welcome!

Fornebu area – art, architecture and nature

This trip is suitable with your own bike or you can use Bærum municipality's rental bikes from Tier. You can find more information in the Tier app.

The tour starts at Aker's new headquarters at the intersection of Fornebuveien/Snarøyveien. Take a look at the beautiful ceramic vases and art by Magne Furuholmen (A-ha) before you cycle around Telenor Arena and down the underpass towards Flytårnet. Here in Kulturgaten you will find several galleries such as Flø and Jonny Hurts, the Reko-deli shop with organic locally sourced dishes, the Paprifly wine bar and the Caravell restaurant, the museum "På Hjul" with exhibitions of Vespa mopeds and Ferrari cars and the renowned Bærum Kunsthall with modern art in the old fire station. Follow the cycle path towards the Expo/Telenor building under Snarøyveien. Straight ahead is the Quality Hotel Expo and Engineerium, an interactive science center at Fornebu (free admission). Here you can explore natural phenomena, learn about different energy sources and the history of the  the oil and gas adventure in Norway. Turn right towards Telenor, cross the courtyard while marveling at the column art by Daniel Burén and the digital banner "writing on the wall" by Jenny Holzer.

Keep to the right on the cycle path along the fjord. You pass the Equinor, a landmark at Fornebu – ride up under the entrance and take a look at the installation on the entrance roof. IT Fornebu, which is located in the old terminal building with frescoes painted by Kai Fjell, and Scandic Hotel Fornebu. Cycle back down to the cycle path. At the water's edge with a great view is Sjøflyhavna Kro, known for its good hamburgers. Turn right and keep straight ahead, follow the underpass into the school grounds. Cycle through and past the tennis courts and turn right between the houses. After a few hundred meters you meet the cycle path. Keep to the right towards Hundsund and Nansenparken.

Tour A Storøyodden beach and recreational area and birdwatching: To the west are Storøya's two nature reserves with their own bird tower and Storøyodden bathing beach. Bærum's largest and only sandy beach marked with a blue flag, here is a kiosk and toilets. On Lilleøya, a little north of Storøya, is Lilløyplassen naturhus, which is a gathering place for ornithologists, plant and animal lovers. They hold events for children at 12 noon on Sundays.

Tour B Nansenparken: Keep straight ahead and cross Forneburingen where you enter Nansenparken on nice footpaths and cycle paths. The main runway was located here in its day. It is possible to stop at Storøya grendesenter to tour the play equipment or watch skaters. In the park, you can take a break at the Festplassen by the water, climb the stands or take a look at the Nansen statue by Per Ung. At the other end of Nansenparken to the right, you are back to Flytårnet and Telenor Arena. Or the tour can continue to the shops and food stalls at Fonebu S. At the roundabout at IT Fornebu you will see the statue Kast av Kåre Groven.

Or even better, explore both A and B. By bike the distances are short.

The most pleasant way back to the starting point is through Nansenparken. If you want to extend the trip, you can cycle west towards Høvikodden and Sandvika, or the route towards east to Lysaker and Oslo along Frognerkilen.

Without detours, the round trip is roughly 6.5 km.

 

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Hike Filtvet to Holmsbu

There is a scheduled ferry to Filtvet brygge in the summer. It is a very good starting point for the coastal path further south towards Tofte. Filtvet lighthouse stands as a majestic landmark and is an open gallery in the summer. Here there is a swimming area and a restaurant. At Ekrebukta there is also a small beach. The route continues along small roads, gravel roads and over rocky outcrops. There are several beaches and bathing bays where it is nice to have a break. The signage can be somewhat variable. At Ramsvika, it is recommended to continue along Ramsviksveien – the path is quite overgrown at the end of the rocky cliffs. Tofte is known for its long industrial history and the smoke from the pipes at Tofte was a sure landmark for a long time. Tofte Cellulosefabrik was a wood processing factory that was founded in 1897 and was among the largest cellulose factories in the world. Production was discontinued in 2013. The workers' housing you pass is built in classic British brick style. There are shops and eateries in the centre. At Villa Utsikten there are rooms, restaurant and a gallery. Exciting polar history awaits in Hurumhavna. Here lie the remains of the polar ship Maud, which was transported back to Norway in 2018 after being underwater for 80 years. This ship was built for Roald Amundsen's expedition through the Northeast Passage.

The stretch from Tofte to Rødtangen is a wonderful nature experience. The start is a simple along gravel road into the Preisserstranda bathing area. Then the landscape becomes a little more demanding, and it goes up quite a bit. Remember to turn around for the great view back towards Tofte and the beach you just passed. There is a signposted shortcut to Sandbukta or further out towards Østnestangen lighthouse. The trip continues towards Sandbukta where there are several beaches. The markings are not always so easy to follow here and it is a bit steep in some places. The same also applies after Sandbukta before you reach the gravel road that leads to Ertsvika. Here there is a nice beach and you can see the steep rock face to the west. It gives a clue to the route ahead, which is steep and occasionally roped. There is a nice view when you get up. Stay tuned, it's way down.

At Knatvoldstrand there is a campsite, beach and benches. It continues along cottage roads and paths for a short distance by Haraldstangen. There is a variety of paths, dirt roads, woodlands and cozy bays further on. At Solfjellskjæret there are several paths and options for choosing a path – if you follow the path along the sea you will eventually come past the cabin area and to Breivik Bay. From here you can follow Nebbaveien to Rødtangen – recommended if there is high tide and a lot of wind. Here is Rødtangen Camping with a long, fine beach and a beautiful view. If the water is low and the conditions are calm, you can walk across the rocks towards the Rødtangen lighthouse – this is somewhat hilly and partly marked with painted arrows. Take with you the restored fog clock at the far end of Nebba – which dates from 1903 and was built in Swiss style. Rødtangen is an old beach resort and today a popular resort.

Now the route follows winding minor roads where there may be some holiday traffic. Along the way, you can take in Holmsbu Resort, which has summer catering, grave mounds from the Bronze Age, Støa summer gallery and Holmsbu Art Museum, which is wonderfully situated in the forest with art by the painter Henrik Sørensen. It is possible to turn off the road and follow the hilly path up the hill and then arrive in the center of Holmsbu via the wooden stairs. In Holmsbu, life can be enjoyed with an ice cream on the pier with a great view over the Drammensfjord. Here there are also shops, several places to eat and a cozy beach hotel. Feel free to also visit Holmsbu Church, known as the artist's church, which is located on a hill up the hill and has a colorful and artistic interior, and concerts on selected Sundays during the summer months.

To get here: 

Bus: Bus to Filtvet, Tofte and Holmsbu. Check entur.no or ruter.no 

Boat: During summer months boat B21 to Filtvet from March – October from Aker Brygge – Son. Check entur.no or ruter.no 

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The Lomma river tour – hiking

The river Lomma flows through old cultural landscape in Lommedalen, and has given the valley its name.

The river starts deep in Krokskogen and several smaller rivers meet along the way. Lomma meets Isielva below Vøyenfallet together, it continues as Sandvikselva.

Along Lomma you can experience much of Bærum's industrial history as well as beautiful nature such as older deciduous forest with a large diversity of deciduous trees and plants. The area also has a rich bird and animal life. Both Norway's national bird the waterfall call and the very beautiful winter eagle nest here. The course of the river crosses the Pilgrimsleden and the Bergen Royal Road between Oslo and Klevistua. The trip goes on a path, road and forest road through forest, past dived landscape, along the Golf Courses. There are several sections where you have to walk between the historical points on nearby hiking trails. Gopdt suitable for cycling.

The pocket was a typical flood river with only relatively small waters. Waterfalls with a suitable drop height made Lomma attractive as a driving force for energy-intensive activities when these began to develop in Norway at the end of the 16th century. Until the beginning of the 20th century, mills and saws were built, and later also electricity plants in the river. Discoveries of commercially available iron ore at the end of the 16th century in the areas below the Tanum Plateau and Eineåsen provided a basis for constructing smelters with hammers, first at Wøyen farm, then at Gommerud. At Vøyen, the first blast furnace was built in Norway in 1622.

Bærums Jernverk became the municipality's cornerstone and was located where Handelsstedet Bærums Verk is today. In the old workers' houses there are galleries, craft shops and artist workshops. The area is beautifully landscaped with a sculpture park, restaurants and shopping center, an excellent stop along the way.

Bring a packed lunch and thermos on the trip along the river! – And remember the hiking map (the paper version is free and available at all libraries in Bærum), or download a detailed guide.

We wish you a good trip! Regards Bærum Elveforum

(Thanks to, and reproduced with permission from Bærum Elveforum)