Kategori: Bicycle

1. Bicycle ride around Romerike, Jessheim Nordbytjernet round trip

Ride to Nordbytjernet from Jessheim is easy and short. You have the option of two alternative routes.

Tour description

Nordbytjernet is a very popular outdoor area with a swimming lake, workout area, kiosk and restroom. And one of the best things is that it's easy to get there by bicycle. Just follow the pedestrian- and bicycle path that runs from the center of Jessheim and follow the signs for National bicycle Route 7. From the train station it is approx. 2 km to the water, and it is a flat and easy ride.

It is great to walk around Nordbyvannet. Along the way there are many benches and rest areas. Feel free to take an alternative route back on the bicycle paths through the residential area of Nordby.

This tour is suitable for everyone.

Fact box

Start/end point: Jessheim train station

Distance: 3.8 km round trip

Time: approx. 15 minutes round trip

Total number of altitude meters: approx. 35

Surface: 100% asphalt

Rating: Easy

Bicycle type: All bicycles

Safety: Pedestrian-, hiking- 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/40306708

6. Biycle tour on Romerike, starting from Best Western Plus Oslo Airport

The hotels around Gardermoen are a good starting point for bicycling in Nannestad. This easy round trip begins by bicycling past the airport before heading west on pedestrian- and bicycle paths. When you approach the center of Nannestad – which is called Teigebyen – the bicycle path ends, but it is nice to bicycle into the residential area and eventually on the pedestrian path. You will find cafes and restaurants in Teigebyen and the Nannestad village museum may be worth a visit.

The return journey goes through open agricultural landscape with farms on all sides. A part with some hills but on nice dirt roads. At Nannestadveien there will be 1.5 km with a bit of traffic, before you get back on the pedestrian- and bicycle path.

Towards the end of the tour, it is recommended to park the bicycle by the hiking trail just south of the airport and walk into the ravine landscape. This is a hiking trail that gradually descends all the way to the quiet river Sogna at the bottom of the valley. There are several rest areas on the trip and there is also a signposted path to the war memorial. Here in the valley floor, there is a calm of its own – even though you are close to the airport and hear the airplane traffic at regular intervals.

 

Fact box

Start/end point: Hotels around Oslo Airport Gardermoen

Distance: 21 km bicycling

Time: approx. 2 hours round trip

Total number of altitude meters: approx. 180

Surface: 70% asphalt, 30% gravel

Rating: Easy

Bicycle type: Hybrid bicycle suitable for gravel and electric bicycle

Safety: Low traffic on minor roads, but approx. 1 km with more traffic

Season: April – October

Reservation

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

 

Link to digital map and navigation: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40628996

 

 

Coastal path – hike Vettre-Vollen-Slemmestad

Distance: about 11 km Duration: 2.5 hours one way.

Best season: March-November but works well all year round and parts of the trip can be nicely completed by bike.

From Slemmestadveien there is public transport: Bus route 251/252 Oslo-Slemmestad-Hurum

The tour starts at Vettre (bus stop) – make your way down to Kråka Pub and the coast. Continue to the right towards Blakstad and below the main building follow the blue-marked coastal path along the water and stay on it until you make it to Asker Seilforening, feel free to take a detour around Børsholmen.

Then follow Blakstad Bryggerivei up to Slemmestadveien and turn left, follow it to Sjøvollbukta and enter the residentail area, follow the path along the bay at the bottom of the houses until it comes up again on the other side of the bay. Feel free to take the detour down the penninsula behind where there are nice outdoor areas, a bench for relaxation and great views of Nesodden and Oslo.

Continue along the main road to the center of Vollen. Vito´s is a popular seaside restaurant for refreshments, and the small galleries and shops have a wide selection of jewelry, art, interior and fashion. Did you know that Roald Amundsen's polar ship Maud was built in the Maud Bay where the Oslofjord Museum is now located –  get to know the maritime history around the Oslo Fjord. Close by is Tjuvholmen, which was Asker's trial.

Continue behind the Oslo Fjord Museum past the Svelvik villa (which also has the country's oldest outdoor bowling alley in the garden) and resume the blue-marked path. If you have a Frisbee you can play Frisbee golf on the headland and towards Arnestad school.

The path follows the upper side of Arnestad Bay and meets Sjøstrandveien. Walk through the settlement before it opens to Sjøstrand bathing place (Blue Flag 2019). Continue the marked trail – you pass several swimming areas, and many places where it is nice to take a break and look out over the fjord. Also look for the geological signs that tell a little about the nature and geology of the area that is a distinctive part of the Oslo belt.

Be aware of some construction work past Veas – follow signs and be careful. In the rock wall below, just before the pier on the left side of Bjerkåsholmen, it is possible to see fossil imprints of squid and snails, but even better is to make the trip on the far side of the sports court at Slemmestad Ungdomskole (about 2 km further).

At the junction of Bjerkåsholmen / Anna Bøes Vei, keep left – follow the path between the sea and the houses (over a private plot – agreement to cross has been made) continue towards Kutangen, follow the small roads and paths to the right up through the forest to the back of the Slemmestad factories / Norcem plot. In the small raod behind Circle K Slemmestad (Crossing Slemmestadveien / Rustadveien) – about 200 meters up the hill there are geological signs and fossils of squid and snails in the mountains. Continue down the main road, turn left and left again – follow Vaterlandsveien down to Slemmestad pier.

Slemmstad MEK is cultural center on the right hand side hosting many concerts, lectures and cultural events. The Cement Museum tells the story of cement extraction and life in Slemmestad. Trilobox is a geology center with exhibitions and is a dissemination arena for the teaching of Slemmestad's amazing geology and life in the sea 400 million years ago. Here you will find trilobites and other exciting fossils. In addition, you will find the nice bakery Plenum Café and the Kalk gallery and art workshop.

Possiblity to return by boat to Aker Brygge at the afternoon on weekdays (except from the holiday periods) – boat schedule.

Semsvannet lake – walk

Since 1992, the Semsvannet lake and surrounding landscape has had the status of a protected landscape area. This is due to the animal and plant life, history and geology of the area. Prior to the year 2000, Semsvannet was also voted place of the millennium by the citizens of Asker. The walk around the lake is approx.  5.5 km. Here, you can walk, run or cycle. Semsvannet is also good for fishing, and there are also several great bathing spots.

Around the water you can see several well-preserved smallholdings, with pastures for farm animals and restaurants. Asker’s highest waterfall can also be seen on the walk around the lake.

NaKuHel is a gateway for recreational routes.

Sourse: Asker Turlag

Tour proposals starting at Losby Gods

Losby Gods is a great starting point for many trips in the summer; walking, jogging and cycling.

We would like to give you some suggestions for trips in Losby's deep forests and Østmarka's exciting nature. The suggested tours are mostly on forest roads or footpaths, the dotted lines show paths. These paths are blue-marked, and the number of km is indicated on the map.

The times estimated in the descriptions do not include time for stops/breaks, but only the time it takes to walk or cycle the route.

REMEMBER; Blue markings are summer trails. Red markings are cross country skiing trails for winter.

Over several centuries, Losby Gods has been the center for exciting excursions, activities and good food and drink for visiting guests. Feel free to take the opportunity to eat something good here before or after the trip. In the Losby Pavilion, they can tempt you with homemade buns, freshly baked waffles, coffee, soft drinks, ice cream and chocolate. If you want more food, grilled hamburgers and sausages are served after 12.00.

Part of Villmarksroute, Magnor-Rømskog

Route Description

This stage is characterized primarily by dense forest and a few small hamlets. From Magnor, the first 5 km follow a separate and safe bike path along County Road 202. The final kilometers toward Lake Harstadsjøen are on a car-free gravel road. There are several nice picnic spots along the western side of the lake. From Gåsvika to Rømsjøen, traffic is light. Grocery stores are available in Magnor, Skotterud, Setskog, and Tørnby, just north of Rømsjøen. There's also a 3 km detour from Rømsjøen to Rømskog Hotel Spa & Resort.

Challenges

On the western side of Lake Stangnessjøen, Route 9 follows a gravel road ("Vektervegen") that in places narrows to a wide trail. The last few kilometers before reaching Harstadsjøen are on loose gravel. From Harstadsjøen to Gulltjenn, there is a climb of nearly 100 meters over three kilometers. A similar ascent awaits from Rømsjøen up Vortungsveien toward Lake Vortungen and the unique Rømskog Hotel & Spa Resort. Traffic between Harstadsjøen and Lake Setten is noticeable, including some heavy vehicles like timber trucks. This road section is also somewhat winding and has limited visibility. This stage is suitable only for experienced adult cyclists.

Rømskog

Here you'll find a Joker grocery store and a gas station. Rømskog is a small, peaceful village with about 700 inhabitants. It used to be the center of its own municipality and is now part of Aurskog-Høland in Akershus. Nestled deep within the forest and surrounded by over 100 lakes, the area features varied terrain with forested hills, including Slavasshøgda (formerly the highest peak in Østfold). For those seeking spectacular views, there’s a unique wooden fire lookout tower on Haukenesfjellet—within walking distance from Rømskog Unike Hotel—offering expansive views across forest and water, even reaching Gaustatoppen on clear days.

Rømskog Hotel Spa & Resort

The unique Rømskog Hotel Spa & Resort is built on stilts in Lake Vortungen, offering panoramic water views directly from the guest rooms. Facilities include a saltwater pool, cold plunge pool, steam and traditional saunas, and an outdoor hot tub right at the water’s edge—perfect for tired cycling muscles.

Google Maps

Distance: 64 km

Difficulty: Medium

Region/Area: Eidskog, Innlandet, Aurskog-Høland

Time: Approx. 4 hours

Surface: Mostly asphalt

Recommended bike: Hybrid

Traffic: Generally low

Start & Finish: Magnor / Vortungen, Rømskog

Signage: Yes, as part of National Cycle Route 9

Information from Visit Greater Oslo 

Biking around the Oslo Airport Gardermoen

The hotels around Gardermoen are a good starting point for bicycling in Nannestad. The destination for today's trip is Lake Bjertnessjøen, which is located in Romeriksåsen. This is a large hiking area that is used in the summer- and wintertimes and is excellent for bicycling. The area south of the airport is a ravine valley and not suitable for bicycling. For that reason, there will be a bicycle distance on Nannestadveien with some traffic, but it quickly turns to dirt roads along Engervegen. Further on, you will pass Nannestad church before the gravel road continues through Låkedalen. It is nice to see river Leira flowing by. Farms, fields and meadows dominate the landscape.

From the cross at Rustadsaga you will notice a rise into the forest. Sheep and cows are a common sight in the roadway – this is their home range. Although there is a bit of a climb here, it increases gradually and the gravel road is great to bicycle on.

When you arrive at Bjertnessjøen it is quiet, calm and idyllic. Several benches make it easy to find a pleasant place to take a break. Remember to pack a lunch – it is not possible to buy any food along the way. Note that Bjertnessjøen is a source of potable water and therefore is it prohibited to swim here.

The hiking trail continues around the water and there is a nice view of the Romeriks landscape. The trip is moderately demanding with its altitude, and it is good to have some bicycling experience on gravel and in traffic as it is 2-3 km on a busy road.

Fact box

Start/end point: Hotels around Oslo Airport Gardermoen

Distance: 43 km

Time: approx. 4 hours round trip

Total number of altitude meters: approx. 500

Surface: 60% gravel, 40% asphalt

Rating: Medium

Bicycle type: Hybrid bicycle suitable for gravel and electric bicycle

Safety: Mostly minor roads with little traffic, but a few km with more traffic must be expected

Season: April – October (may vary depending on snow conditions)

Reservation

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

Link to digital map and navigation:  

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40678117

 

The Halden Canal

Push the boat out

Norway’s Halden Canal offers a splendid mix of culture and relaxation. Constructed in the 1850s, the Halden Canal remains fully functional and is recognised as a site of national technical-industrial heritage. The canal is 80km long with three elaborate lock systems – one of which, in Brekke, is the highest in north Europe. The Canal Museum at Ørie offers an overview of its history and functions, while a boat trip aboard M/S Brekke provides the opportunity to enjoy a cosy meal and the beautiful nature in the canal area.

 

One of the best ways to explore the system is to take a paddling tour, staying overnight at one of the quality hotels, campsites or cabins.

 

The Halden Canal region offers: 

 

Canoe rentals  

SUP-boards  

Water-bicycles

Bicycles rentals

Canal boat tours

Canal museum

Freshwater fishing

Local food

Different types of accomodations

The Isi River tour – hiking

The Isi river winds like a blue-green oar through Vøyenenga, Skuidalen, past Bjørumdalen and into the idyllic nature reserve in Kjaglidalen.

A walk along the Isi river is varied, with narrow paths, nice hiking trails, road and forest road. Isielva appears with waterfalls, rapids, pools and peaceful parts. There are many nice places to take a rest and listen to the passing water. The experience will also vary with how much water there is in the river. You can make long or short walks. Some parts of the tour are suitable for walking, while other parts are also suitable for bicycles, prams or wheelchairs.

The lower part of the river offers parts of unexpectedly beautiful nature in an otherwise built-up and industrialized area. The river starts in Hole municipality, but we have limited ourselves to describing the part that flows through Bærum. Here you can walk from the fjord by Sandvika, and far into the countryside through a cultural and natural landscape with deep roots back in time. In the past, the river was important as a source of water for humans and animals, laundry and swimming. Isielva was an important local food source. Salmon and trout were fished, a fishery that is still significant.

Today, the Isielva region is a very important breeding area for salmon and sea trout. Much of the sea trout fished in the inner and outer Oslofjord has been conceived and raised in the Sandvik River / Isielva. You who use the river are a crucial helper to protect the fish, so that it completes the cycle and swims back to the sea to fatten up, and then come back to spawn and secure the stock further.

We wish you a good trip! Regards from Bærum Elveforum

(Republished with permission from Bærum Elveforum)