Kategori: Bicycle

Cycling around Lake Hurda

Are you ready for a nature-filled and rewarding cycling trip? Then "Cycling around Hurdalsjøen" is the perfect choice! This approximately 54 km loop takes you around Hurdal’s largest lake and offers a rare combination of tranquility, scenic views, historic cultural landscapes, and proximity to water. Starting from Hurdalsjøen Hotel, you’ll roll straight into the heart of Eastern Norway’s natural paradise.

Directions

Start your trip at Hurdalsjøen Hotel, and turn left onto the west side road of the lake (important, follow the main road towards Gardermoen). Here you’ll ride through beautiful stretches of forest and farmland in varied terrain. After a few kilometers along the water, the landscape opens up, offering spectacular views of the lake in several places.

After about 19 km, you’ll enter Nannestad municipality and come to a large roundabout (Nordmokorset). Take the left exit here and follow Sessolvegen towards Best Western Leto Arena

At 23.5 km, you’ll be near the Best Western Leto Arena – a great place to stop for a game of padel or some indoor climbing at Høyt under taket.

Next, turn left again at the next roundabout, passing Best Western Leto Arena, cross the E6 highway, and continue toward Råholt center. There are alternative routes available to avoid going through Råholt center, which are slightly longer. There's also a shorter detour near the former Sundby Bridge by the E6.

Follow Trondheimsvegen through Råholt. After passing Eidsvoll Verk Station, you have the option to turn off the main road onto Carsten Ankers Veg to the right, leading you past the historic Eidsvoll Manor, here you can have a guided tour or just stop to take som nice pictures, or a coffee at the café.

Continue past the manor and across a bridge– take a left turn here just before a roundabout. Go straight through the roundabout to get onto Østre Hurdalveg.

For those who prefer longer rides, it’s also possible to continue along Trondheimsvegen toward Minnesund, and return to Hurdal via Minneåsen.

Follow Østre Hurdalveg northbound toward Hurdal. Before entering the town, you’ll again cross the E6, pass Nebbenes, and a few livestock crossings.

You’ll soon see Lake Hurdal again, with lovely lakeside stretches along the way – perfect for a refreshing swim at one of the many scenic bathing spots. A longer climb awaits past the cabin area in Bogen, before you roll down to Hurdal Blindesenter and Haraldvangen, then enjoy the final stretch through Hurdal center on your way back to Hurdalsjøen Hotel.

Along the route, you'll pass popular swimming spots like Åsand and Meieirodden, as well as several cafés and eateries worth stopping by for a break

Trip information

  • Distance: approx. 54.5 km
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • Elevation gain: 455 m (according to Strava)
  • Level: Easy to moderate (a few short climbs)
  • Estimated time: 2–3 hours at an easy pace with breaks

Why This Trip Is a Highlight

  • A mix of landscapes – from deep forests to open farmland

  • Stunning viewpoints overlooking Lake Hurdal

  • Cozy spots for swimming, picnic breaks, or just to relax

Are you ready for a nature-filled and rewarding cycling trip? Then "Cycling around Hurdalsjøen" is the perfect choice! This approximately 54 km loop offers a rare combination of peace, panoramic views, historic landscapes, and waterside cycling – giving you a true taste of Hurdal on two wheels.

Whether you're a local, a visitor, or just in search of an easily accessible outdoor experience, this is the ideal day trip for fresh air and scenic Norwegian nature.

Welcome and have a nice biking.

Information from Visit Greater Oslo 

 

Drengsrud cultural path

Drengsrud in Asker – historic roads and cultural landscapes. At Drengsrud school there is a notice board with a map and description of the cultural path around Hogstadvannet lake. The path features a number of posters placed at historic locations. We recommend that you print out the map and description from the internet in order to get the most out of the walk. The paths are narrow and hilly in places. The path is therefore only suitable for walkers. The path goes through forest, along the water’s edge and along the outskirts of Asker golf course. During the golfing season, you should watch out for stray golf balls.
The walk features much idyllic, natural beauty, and is recommended for everyone with a good level of general fitness, including children.

For recreational routes: Nearest gateway Drengsrud school.

Sourse: Asker Turlag

Hike Son to Drøbak

 

Welcome to a newly developed audio guide – experience the history of some of Drøbak's sights and events along the coastal path from Drøbak to Son. This audio guide is a supplement to the other hike descriptions along the coastal path.

Listen to the audio guide in your language of choice, Norwegian, English or Spanish:

We would like to point out that the audio guide is a newly developed service from the start-up company Camina City, and that this is the first test version. We thank you for your interest in the service and hope you enjoy your tour.

 

To geth here. Check entur.no or ruter.no :

Bus: Bus to Drøbak.  Train: Train from Sonsveien and local bus to Kleiva (Son).

Boat: Route boat B21/B22 from March – October from Aker Brygge – Son. stops in Son and Drøbak.

CLICK ON OUR INTERACTIVE MAP BELOW TO SEE THE WHOLE ROUTE AND POINTS OF INTEREST:

4. Bicycle tour on Romerike, starting from the Quality Airport Hotel Gardermoen

Varied round trip east of the airport along the Pilgrimsruta and with long distances on nice gravel roads in the forest.

Tour description

This tour begins at the hotels located east of the airport. Feel free to stop by the iconic Kepler star and see it up close. It is a great eye-catcher for everyone driving to the airport. At the Modern Activity Center it is possible to test e.g. Norway's roughest wind tunnel.

The bicycle route continues eastwards and eventually northwards along the National Bicycle Route 7 Pilgrim route which runs all the way from Halden to Trondheim. It is signposted with red signs and runs on a separate bicycle path through fields and forest.

It leads into the forest on nice gravel roads. You eventually cross the highway, but apart from that it is quiet and calm and almost a magical atmosphere when the forest gets denser. It also goes through fields and farmyards and the surface becomes more of a cart track and path, but still completely bicycle able. Past Hauerseter there is asphalt and low-traffic roads through residential areas, before it becomes gravel again. Look for both blueberries and raspberries along the roadside.

The last part of the trip goes along an walking and bicycling path back to the hotels.

The route passes Hauerseter train station and can also begin and end from here.

 

Fact box

Start/end point: Hotels east of Oslo Airport Gardermoen

Distance: 22 km

Time: approx. 1.5 hours round trip

Total number of altitude meters: approx. 240

Substrate: 60% asphalt, 40% gravel

Rating: Easy

Bicycle type: All bicycles except mountain bicycle

Safety: Safe bicycle paths and non-trafficked gravel roads

Season: April – October

Disclaimer

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

Link to digital map and navigation:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40242398

Hurdalsjøen by bike

The nature in Hurdal is magnificent, with wooded hills surrounding Hurdalssjøen. The buildings are located around the sea and extend up the valleys – a nice mix of traditional hamlets and modern construction sites, which together form an attractive cultural landscape. In Hurdal’s large forest areas, there are miles of forest roads and paths where you can discover the surroundings on two wheels. Hurdal offers over 40 lakes with fishing and swimming opportunities and fantastic views, such as Fjellsjøkampen, Akershus’ highest point.

You stay at Hurdalsjøen Hotel, located in the middle of an eldorado of nature experiences. The hotel is an architectural gem that is beautifully reflected in Hurdalsjøen and they place great emphasis on art. As they see it, well-being is something more than fantastic food and drink from Eastern Norway’s dishes. It is also something more than feeling the body find its way back to itself in their new Spa. Wellness is also when you tickle or tease the intellect through art.

Day 1

Arrival in Hurdal

After arriving to Hurdalsjøen Hotel you can take a nice bike tour in to the center of Hurdal. It is a very cozy place with beautiful environments. Hurdal was called "The pearl of Eastern Norway" by the poet Theodor Caspari. In the evening, your nice room and dinner awaits at the hotel.

Accommodation: Hurdalsjøen Hotel, Hurdal

Meals: Dinner

Cycling: Approx 24 km

Day 2

Bike tour around Hurdalsjøen

After brekfast you head for a bike tour around the lake Hurdalsjøen. The lake is 16 km long and the nature is fantastic. Like many other lakes in the lowlands of the eastern mountains, Hurdalssjøen was a fjord arm in earlier times. There are many nice places to stop along the way, for example on Østerudhøgda where there is a nice view over Hurdalssjøen. You cycle around the lake and can stop and swim at some nice bathing spot along the way, for example in Åsand, Meieriodden close to Hurdal church and Haugnes on the east side of Hurdalssjøen. In the evening, your nice room and dinner awaits at the hotel.

Accommodation: Hurdalsjøen Hotel, Hurdal

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Cycling: Approx 48 km

Day 3

Minneåsvegen – Byua – Rødtjern – Skisenteret – Knaimoen

Today you will discover severral interesting places. Take a small detour from Minneåsvegen up on Brenntoppen after about 2 km on Byfellavegen, at the exit to Vingerdalsstua. From the top there is a fantastic view of Hurdal! Knaimoen is the county's best preserved hamlet, with 16 old log houses. The place was originally a Finn place, but became at the end of the 17th century seats for Knaigårdene, and was in operation until 1967.

Accommodation: Hurdalsjøen Hotel, Hurdal

Meals: Breakfast

Cycling: Approx 40 km

Bicycle tour on Romerike, Jessheim/Kløfta round trip

Two different options between the Ullensaker locations Jessheim and Kløfta. Choose between a country road through forested areas or the "commuter route" on pedestrian and bicycle paths – or both!

The trip is described as starting from Kløfta but could just as easily start from Jessheim. The eastern part of the tour is signposted as National Cycle Route 7 and is part of the Pilgrims Route that runs from Halden to Trondheim. The landscape is characterized by a lot of cultivated land with farms and great cornfields. A few kilometres go through a forested area where it is a bit uphill. There is moderate to little traffic here. At Gystad, it is pleasant along Gamle Algarheimveg with a dirt road and through a residential area.

From Jessheim there is some bicycling through the traffic, but the pedestrian- and bicycle path begins quite quickly, and it takes you through the roundabouts to the south and eventually on fast, nice roads with a great view of the open Romeriks landscape. This distance is popular with commuters, so there are often several other bicyclists here. You will find rest area along the way.

The old road into Kløfta has little traffic and the route passes shopping center Romeriksenteret before ending at Kløfta train station.

Fact box

Start/end point: Jessheim station/Kløfta station

Distance: 22 km

Time: approx. 1.5 hour round trip

Total number of altitude meters: approx. 200

Surface: 98% asphalt, 2% gravel

Rating: Easy

Bicycle type: All bicycles

Safety: Low traffic on country road and pedestrian- and bicycle path

Season: April – October

Reservation

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: